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SUPERVISING FIELD ENGINEER

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SUPERVISING FIELD ENGINEER

Salary

$147,965.52 - $188,896.32 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

C3912I

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date

01/20/2026

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

Position/Program Information

Type of Recruitment

We welcome applications from anyone.

Exam Number

C3912I

Application Filing Period:

We will be accepting online applications from Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be receivedbefore 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Tues day, February 3, 2026, to be considered.

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, Los Angeles County 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!

For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/.

If you have questions about working for Los Angeles County , including current open recruitments, tips on crafting a resume or acing an interview, career planning, or any other general information, please visit our website at: https://hr.lacounty.gov/.

OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:

No withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

Essential Job Functions

A Supervising Field Engineer is tasked with carrying out the following key job functions:

+ Supervises and directs the activities of Los Angeles County Public Works by planning and assigning activities of several fieldsurvey units and office personnel; overseeing and evaluating in-progress and completed work; verifying accuracy and suitability of survey data; and ensuring conformity to legal and technical requirements, by functioning as a direct supervisor to Field Engineers overseeing large groups of field survey crews; Survey Supervisor I, Flood Control; survey consultants; and external contracts to ensure all survey related work is completed in accordance to contract specifications, department standards, State law, and Federal guidelines; and performed safely, accurately, and efficiently.

+ Assists the Division head in the overall supervision and administration of Los Angeles County Public Works within the division by performing a full range of supervisory tasks (e.g., reviewing and evaluating work of subordinate staff; providing technical and administrative direction pertaining to issues of workload, training requirements, need for vertical and horizontal controls, additional staking on construction projects, etc.; promoting individual growth and development; and following the department’s disciplinary policies, guidelines, and procedures), to ensure staff receive the support and direction needed to effectively perform their duties and carry out the mission of the division in a safe, cost-effective, and efficient manner.

+ Develops new and innovative policies and procedures for managing physical, financial, and personnel resources of the Los Angeles County Public Worksby reviewing and analyzing results of completed surveys and related office work productsin the division; assisting in the preparation of the division budget and preparing/reviewing special reports involving cost estimates of jobs, manpower, equipment, and material needs; and discussing project specifications with field and office personnel prior to an assignment, to ensure staff receive the support and direction needed to effectively perform their duties and complete assigned survey-related projects in a safe, cost-effective, and efficient manner and in accordance with State and Federal regulations and guidelines.

+ Reviews, analyzes, and assigns job orders and survey requests to subordinate staff by verifying the type and extent of surveys needed and office research required; assessing and assigning priorities; developing workload criteria; and estimating survey costs and work production estimates, to ensure workload and projects are appropriately assigned and distributed across all survey units and the necessary resources are obtained and allocated for successful project completion.

+ Represents the Los Angeles County Surveyor to other public agencies, private surveying and engineering firms, or other County departments by attending public and governmental meetings and conferences; providing professional knowledge, guidance, and consultation; and communicating both written and orally, to resolve conflicts, and to promote and explain applicable policies and procedures to encourage compliance and understanding of survey-related work.

+ Operates Los Angeles County survey vehicle by maintaining a valid California Class C driver license; and ensuring safe and responsible operation of vehicle in order to respond to emergency situations and transport necessary tools, equipment, materials and personnel to and from work sites.

+ Performs duties of the County Surveyor as Deputy County Surveyorby examining and signing surveydocuments (i.e. records of survey, corner records, certificates of correction, etc.) for compliance with theProfessional Land Surveyors Act to protect the private and public property interest and ensure transparencyof property location and boundaries.

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify:

OPTION I: Two years of field survey experience as a Survey (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066179?keywords=survey%20party%20chief%20II&pagetype=classSpecifications) Party Chief II * in the service of the County of Los Angeles.

OPTION II: Two years of experience as a Survey Supervisor I, Flood Control (http://Class%20Specifications%20%7C%20SURVEY%20SUPERVISOR%20I,%20FLOOD%20CONTROL%20%7C%20Class%20Spec%20Details) * in service of the County of Los Angeles.

OPTION III: One year of experience supervising the work and operations of a large group of field survey crews at the level of a Field Engineer (http://Class%20Specifications%20%7C%20FIELD%20ENGINEER%20%7C%20Class%20Spec%20Details) ** .

License:

A California State certificate of Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor, or a Civil Engineer certificate issued by California before January 1, 1982. ***

Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver License is necessary to carry out essential job functions.

Successful applicants for positions that require driving must provide verification of their driver license and a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.

Physical Class:

Physical Class II – 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 qualify under options I or II, applicants must hold or have held the payroll title of a Survey Party Chief II (http://Class%20Specifications%20%7C%20SURVEY%20PARTY%20CHIEF%20II%20%7C%20Class%20Spec%20Details) or Survey Supervisor I, Flood Control (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065310?keywords=survey%20supervisor%20I%2C%20flood%20control&pagetype=classSpecifications) within a County of Los Angeles service for two years. No out-of-class experience will be accepted.

**For the required experience at the level ofField Engineer (http://Class%20Specifications%20%7C%20FIELD%20ENGINEER%20%7C%20Class%20Spec%20Details) y ou may still qualify under Option III even if your job title is not exactly the same as the Field Engineer. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

***Applicants must provide a copy of their valid California State Certificate of Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor or Civil Engineer issued before January 1, 1982. The copy of the California State Certificate of Registration provided must show the date of expiration. A printout with the expiration date from the State of California Consumer Affairs website will be accepted. Registration will be subject to verification before being appointed.

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 unable to attach the required document, you must e-mail them [email protected] within five (5) business days from the last day of filing period. Please ensure to include your name, exam number, and exam title in the email. A printout with the expiration date from the state of California Department of Consumer Affairs website will be acceptable. Registration will be subject to verification before being appointed.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s),weighted 100%, assessing:

+ Analyzing Information

+ Empathy

+ Sharing Knowledge & Mentorship

+ Controlling Emotions

+ Management Judgement

+ Management Potential

+ Achievement

+ Responsibility

+ Willingness to Learn

+ Working Relationships

+ Learning Quickly

+ Generating New Ideas

+ Using Time Efficiently

+ Working to High Quality Standards

+ Adapting to Change

+ Adhering to Guidelines

MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications and earn a score of 70% or above on the exam to be added to the eligible list.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY 12 MONTHS.

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 and Vacancy Information:

Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of Twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.

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. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

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.

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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 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 User ID 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): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are 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.

Testing accommodation:

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator [email protected]. We require a completed Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional supporting the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Department Contact Name:Joann Lal

Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141

Department Contact Email: [email protected]

ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141

Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829

California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit:

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102\_PPG\_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

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All exam notifications including result letters, and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please [email protected], [email protected], [email protected],[email protected] your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of an exam component.

+ I understand the above information and instructions.

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Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive email notifications for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. If you choose to unsubscribe, you can check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com to view your profile inbox. Exam scores cannot be disclosed over the phone.

+ I understand the above information and instructions.

03

Do you have a California State Certificate of Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor or a California State Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued prior to January 1, 1982?

+ Yes, I attached a copy to my application.

+ Yes, I will provide a copy within 5 days from the last day of application filing.

+ No, I don’t have the certification.

04

Applicants must attach a legible copy of their valid California State Certificate of Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor or a California State Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued prior to January 1, 1982 within five (5) business days from the last day of filing. Please submit documentation [email protected] indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.Applications submitted without the required documents will be rejected as incomplete.

+ I understand the above information and instructions.

05

Do you have two (2) years of field survey experience as a Survey Party Chief II with the County of Los Angeles?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you indicated you had experience in Question #5, in the text box below, you must briefly describe the duties you perform that supports your response.Only provide the experience that supports your response to question #5.

Indicate the following information:

+ Position Title

+ Employer

+ Immediate Supervisor name(s) and phone number

+ Approximate dates of your experiencesFrom (mm/dd/yr) - To (mm/dd/yr)

+ Duties for each position titlerelated to this experience

If you do not have any experience under this option, please write"DOES NOT APPLY" Comments such as, "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.

07

Do you have two (2) years of experience as a Survey Supervisor I, Flood Control in the service of the County of Los Angeles?

+ Yes

+ No

08

If you indicated you had experience in Question #7, in the text box below, you must briefly describe the duties you perform that supports your response.Only provide the experience that supports your response to question #7.

Indicate the following information:

+ Position Title

+ Employer

+ Immediate Supervisor name(s) and phone number

+ Approximate dates of your experiencesFrom (mm/dd/yr) - To (mm/dd/yr)

+ Duties for each position titlerelated to this experience

If you do not have any experience under this option, please write"DOES NOT APPLY" Comments such as, "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.

09

Do you have one (1) year of experience supervising the work and operations of a large group of field survey crews at the level of Field Engineer?

+ Yes

+ No

10

If you indicated you had experience in Question #9, in the text box below, you must briefly describe the duties you perform that supports your response.Only provide the experience that supports your response to question #9.

Indicate the following information:

+ Position Title

+ Employer

+ Immediate Supervisor name(s) and phone number

+ Approximate dates of your experiencesFrom (mm/dd/yr) - To (mm/dd/yr)

+ Duties for each position titlerelated to this experience

If you do not have any experience under this option, please write"DOES NOT APPLY" Comments such as, "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.

Required Question

Employer

County of Los Angeles

Address

**************

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov

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