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Job Description
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
C4139F
FILING PERIOD
The application filing period will begin on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from anyone.
Why work for us?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, with more than 42 diverse departments and over 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment.
Don't miss an opportunity to join our team!
Benefit Information: Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, Matched Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans (as declared by the Board of Supervisors), 13 Paid Holidays, Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Benefits, Flexible Work Schedules. For more information about the amazing benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/
NO WITHHOLDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.
Essential Job Functions- Assists in the management of programming, design, construction and post-construction of County capital projects.
- Assists in developing and providing space information on all County-owned or leased properties by researching record documents, reading plans, and taking on-site measurements.
- Assists in developing systems designed to maintain scope and reduce time and costs of delivery of County facility or capital projects.
- Assists in preparing project status reports, Board letters/delegation memos, project schedules, and total project cost estimates.
- Gathers and prepares data related to scheduling of project segments for simulation purposes for cost control and resource loading.
- Compiles and reviews capital project management staff reports related to project completions, revisions or changes and compares information with project schedules.
- Assists in the procurement and management of professional consultant services.
- Assembles status data of current capital project budgets, records capital project budget adjustments, and capital project cash flow data.
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
Requirements
Requirements to Qualify:
Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree* in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
* To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution. Documents should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf (Download PDF reader) and
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, an official copy of the diploma or transcripts will be verified at the time of appointment. Applications submitted without the required information will be rejected as incomplete. If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email them to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov with the subject of " Capital Projects Management Assistant C4139F " within five (5) business days from filing. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran’s credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to the exam analyst at PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov with the subject of " Capital Projects Management Assistant C4139F" as soon as possible so, if you are eligible for veteran’s credit, we can include it before the list is available.
Additional Information
Once we have identified that you meet the requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent:
EXAMINATION CONTENT :
This examination will consist of multiple choice and simulation assessments, weighted 100%, assessing:- Customer Focus
- Learning Potential
- Responsibility
- Following Instructions
MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Applicants must meet the minimum requirements and achieve 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the register.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:
If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.
TEST PREPARATION:
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.
Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests .
Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applicants who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Works as they occur.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
MarlGarcia@pw.lacounty.gov
klent@hr.lacounty.gov
SBaghikian@hr.lacounty.gov
info@governmentjobs.com
talentcentral@shl.com
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donot-reply@amcatmail.com
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to GovernmentJobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
Los Angeles County recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Contact Name: Marlyn Garcia
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Los Angeles County
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With a population of more than 10 million people and 88 cities, Los Angeles County has more residents than any county in the nation.
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 100,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
As one of the Top 10 Government Services Employers, as named by Forbes Magazine, the County of Los Angeles provides those committed to a career in public service with boundless opportunities, a platform for professional and personal growth and the ability to truly make a difference in people's lives.
A career with the County means you will have the chance to be a part of building and providing services for an amazingly diverse population of citizens. From helping families in need to fighting fires to keeping our beaches clean, the County of Los Angeles provides an environment where you can touch and enrich lives everyday.
A career path in the County is truly that – a path. Many of those in our County family begin and end their careers here in two very different places. You may start out as an Administrative Assistant in Public Works and find yourself a few years later as a Manager in the Department of Community and Senior Services. While many County employees remain on the same career path in one department for their entire careers, others move between departments or take advantage of training and other opportunities to find new careers within the County.
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Depending on the requirements of their department and position, some employees may have the option to craft a work schedule that accomplishes their mission, while providing flexibility, including 4/40 workweeks and other options.
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The County encourages all employees to take advantage of the many training and development opportunities available.
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The County offers its employees one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.
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