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ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

Salary

$126,375.36 - $144,715.68 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

C4371Q

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date

01/03/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

C4371Q

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD:

We will begin accepting applications on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). Filing will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

OUT-OF-CLASSEXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING. NO WITHHOLDS WILL BE ALLOWED.

Essential Job Functions

AN ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:

+ Conducts engineering geology investigationsby acting as project manager, technical lead, technical peer reviewer; determining needs and requirements pertaining to the investigation (e.g., scope of work, design of an exploration program, selection of suitable exploratory techniques); reviewing and interpreting geologic and environmental materials.

+ Provides construction servicesby preparing and reviewing memos (e.g., Preliminary Environmental Site Screening Memo) for all construction projects; reviewing design plans and specifications and conducting in-construction inspections for a variety of construction projects.

+ Ensures the technical integrity of developments (e.g., single family, multifamily, commercial, subdivision)by reviewing engineering reports (e.g., engineering geology and geotechnical); reviewing grading and/or building plans and ensuring the integration of consultant’s recommendations; conducting site visits and making assessments of site conditions.

+ Supervises Engineering Geology Assistant seriesby assigning work; monitoring and reviewing work performance and productivity; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring adherence to timelines, schedules; motivating, training, coaching, and mentoring staff; conducting staff meetings.

+ Prepares and reviews reports (e.g., engineering geology, geotechnical, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment)by gathering and organizing information obtained from various sources (e.g., maps, database, aerial photographs, literature, field investigations); compiling data (e.g., findings); performing calculations.

+ Interacts with variety of individuals (e.g., subordinate staff, peers, management, public)by communicating information verbally (e.g., in-person, phone, communication platform (e.g., Teams); and/or in writing (e.g., email, smartphone); participating on technical committees (e.g., MIDAS, RCODS, GIFT) and safety committees (e.g., confined space, excavation safety); participating in project meetings, discussions, and other communications.

+ Employs safe work practicesby wearing protective equipment (e.g. safety footwear, safety vest, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, protective clothing and/or gloves, sun protection, kneepads, respirator); attending Division Quarterly Safety Meetings; reading safety handouts, safety data sheets (SDS), policies, memos, etc.; staying up to date on industry’s best practices.

+ Assists division management by participating in hiring and promotion processes and making recommendations on policies and procedures in order to enhance overall operational efficiency.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

California State Certificate of Registration as an Engineering Geologist*.

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.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

* A valid State of California Registration as a Professional Geologist (PG) holding the certification in Engineering Geology (EG) will also be accepted.

PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class III- Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist ofTWO (2) parts:

PART I : A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted at 60%, assessing:

+ Reading Comprehension

+ Deductive Reasoning

+ Professional Potential

+ Achievement

+ Coping with Uncertainty

+ Responsibility

+ Working to High Quality Standards

+ Willingness to Learn

+ Maintaining Good Working Relationships

+ Analyzing Information

+ Learning Quickly

+ Generating New Ideas

+ Using Time Efficiently

+ Adapting to Change

MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

PART II: An evaluation of training and experience, weighted 40% , assessing:

+ Professional Technical Knowledge of:

+ Engineering Geology Principles and Practices

+ Equipment and Software

+ Safety Practices and Procedures

+ Technology Application

+ Leadership

+ Project Management

CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE COMBINED SCORES FOR PART I AND PART II IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

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

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, please email [email protected] . You will be required to provide supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

Applications will be processed on an as- received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction historyunless you receive a contingent offer of employment.The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a 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).

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout Public Works as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

Prime Variance Reports (PVRs), also known as Master Time Records, are not accepted, or required as part of the application process; this includes the selection interview and the background-check.

+ FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION orRESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.

+ Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website www.governmentsjobs.com/careers/lacounty .

You may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentsjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add JLAL @ dpw.lacounty.gov ([email protected]) ,[email protected],[email protected],[email protected],[email protected],[email protected],[email protected] ([email protected]) to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Test scores cannot be given over the phone.

While applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County, please be advised that if you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination from which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notification by logging intogovernmentjobs.comand viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of MOST notices.

Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.

TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:

Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.

+ This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.

TEST PREPARATION:

Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.

+ An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/. Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.

+ Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/.

Note: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email them [email protected] five (5) business days from filing. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on the documents. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles 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): 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 Stares. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ADRI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

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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.

Revised January 2025

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Many important exam notifications including invitation letters, 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 add [email protected] and [email protected] to 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.

02

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

It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.

+ I understand the above information and instructions.

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Do you possess a California State Certificate of Registration as an Engineering Geologist -or- a State of California Registration as a Professional Geologist (PG) holding the certification in Engineering Geology (EG)? *The required certification and license MUST be current/active and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary, or restricted certification/license will NOT be accepted.

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered yes to question 4, have you attached a legible copy of your valid California State Certificate of Registration as an Engineering Geologist - or - a State of California Registration as a Professional Geologist (PG) holding the certification in Engineering Geology (EG)? * *The required certification and license MUST be current/active and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary, or restricted certification/license will NOT be accepted. Note: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email them to [email protected] within five (5) business days from filing. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on the documents. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

+ Yes

+ No

+ I will email the document(s) within five (5) business days of filing to [email protected].

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TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATIONEngineering Geologist

General Information:This Training & Experience (T&E) Questionnaire is a self-assessment. You will respond to questions about your experience related to having acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform theEngineering Geologistposition. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The assessment will evaluate the following competencies:

1. Professional/Technical Knowledge of engineering geology principles and practices- Working knowledge of engineering geology principles to perform investigations for geotechnical and environmental projects. Ability to interpret geologic materials (e.g., maps, aerial photographs, reports, data) and apply exploratory techniques.

2. Professional/Technical Knowledge of equipment and software- Working knowledge of equipment (e.g., Brunton compass, rock hammer; sampling equipment, data logger) and software (e.g., Bluebeam Revu, RocScience, Microsoft Office Suite) for the use in geotechnical and environmental investigations.

3. Professional/Technical Knowledge of Safety Practices and Procedures– Able to apply knowledge of rules, policies, and procedures (e.g. California Occupational Safety Health Administration – Cal OSHA). Applies knowledge of safety practices and procedures in the workplace (e.g. wearing proper safety gear, handling of tool/equipment). Shows vigilance and identifies potentially unsafe conditions in the workplace to perform duties without posing a threat to the health and safety of one's self or others. Operates equipment and vehicles properly.

4. Leadership- Ability to guide and provide technical expertise to staff. Shares knowledge and expertise willingly. Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Offers on- going feedback, suggestions, and encouragement.

5. Using Technology– Works with electronic hardware and software applications. Using basic computer and communication equipment (e.g. desktop/laptop, smart phone) and applicable software programs (e.g., Microsoft Suite, e-mail, Internet, databases) to record gather, store analyze and communicate findings/data; produce narrative or numerical reports; produce correspondence, extract data, respond to inquiries, disseminate information etc.

6. Project Management- Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and consultant performance.

7. Continual Learning– Takes the initiative to acquire new knowledge and integrate it with existing knowledge. Identifies or attends to sources of new knowledge; reading, listening, questioning, etc. to assimilate new knowledge; and attempting to apply new knowledge to real-life situations to enhance understanding and promote retention.

This assessment is weighted40%. All completed questionnaires will be scored according to standardized criteria.

Instructions for Completion

You will receive points for each question based on the response(s) you provide. You will receive zero points for any question on which you do not provide a response.

Certification Statement

By completing the following, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this T&E Questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may contact my supervisor(s) to verify the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions including removal from this examination.

Furthermore,I certify that I will not disclose the questions used in this examination to any candidate nor will I provide any information to anyone concerning anything related to the questions posed to me other than concerned parties in an official protest or appeal.I understand that violation of this agreement can result in my disqualification from this examination as provided by Civil Service Rules.

+ I have read and understood the above instructions.

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Please indicate which of the following responsibilities related to engineering geology work you have experience in providing guidance on day-to-day activities in aleading capacity*as a Certified Engineering Geologist. (Select all that apply) *Leading capacity includes working independently or with minimal supervision and taking on a central role in managing routine activities for field work and planning for performing Engineering Geologic Investigations.

+ Facilitating the development, review, and/or approval for geotechnical and environmental projects including plans, specifications, and estimates (e.g., analyzing proposals, determining needs and requirements, scope of work, design of an exploration program, selection of suitable exploratory techniques)

+ Reviewing and interpreting geologic and environmental materials (e.g., on-line data bases, published geologic maps, aerial photographs)

+ Performing field investigation activities (e.g., marking boring locations; obtaining permits and/or utility clearances; conducting geologic mapping, geological logging of samples obtained through drilling processes, and collecting samples for engineering and/or environmental testing using appropriate field equipment)-

+ Preparing geotechnical and environmental reports to present field findings and making recommendations.

+ Identifying discrepancies and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and/or sound geology engineering principles

+ I do not have this experience.

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In order to receive credit for question 7, In the comment box below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, and approximate dates of your experiences, and an example that briefly describes your duties. If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 200 words or less. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.

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Please indicate which of the following responsibilities related to engineering geology work you have experience serving as aproject lead *as a Certified Engineering Geologist. (Select all that apply) *Project lead capacity is defined as providing routine technical guidance, project management (e.g., planning, scoping, meetings, development review) training and mentorship to staff as it pertains to the area of expertise as an Engineering Geologist.

+ Geologic Inspections/Observations – grading and construction inspections and seismic evaluations to verify to anticipate geologic conditions and to identify unforeseen geologic and or environmental conditions

+ Development Review – reviews and comments on engineering geology reports, building plans, and grading plans submitted for private, residential, or commercial development.

+ Geologic/Environmental Investigations – proposes and conducts geologic and hydrogeologic investigations, American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments, and environmental site remediation.

+ Contract Management – prepares bid specifications and proposals, evaluates bid responses, and directs/manages work performed by outside consultants on various types of projects.

+ Geological/Environmental Reports – prepares and completes a wide variety of reports including the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments, hydrogeologic investigations and geologic investigations.

+ I do not have this experience.

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In order to receive credit for question 9, in the comment box below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, and approximate dates of your experiences, and an example that briefly describes your duties. If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 200 words or less. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.

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How many years of verifiable experience do you possess in monitoring and evaluating the performance and productivity of lower-level staff to ensure tasks are performed accurately and in alignment with the Standard of Geologic Practice (Business and Professional Code of Conduct and Performance)?

+ I do not have experience in this area.

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 3 years

+ 3 years to less than 4 year

+ 4 years or more

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In order to receive credit for question 11, in the comment box below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, and approximate dates of your experiences, and an example that briefly describes your duties. If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 200 words or less. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.

13

How many years of verifiable experience do you have in usingone or moreof the following software applications and databases? •GIS Software(e.g., ArcGIS, mapping) •RocScience(boring logs, geologic cross-sections, fracture analysis, rock fall analysis) •Microsoft Suite(Project management and reporting) •BlueBeam and/or Adobe(e.g., PDF editing software)

+ I do not have experience in this area.

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 3 years

+ 3 years to less than 4 years

+ 4 years or more

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In order to receive credit for question 13, in the comment box below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, and approximate dates of your experiences, and an example that briefly describes your duties. If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 200 words or less. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.

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Which of the following tools and/or equipment do you haveproficient work*experience using when performing geological fieldwork. (Select All that Apply) *Proficient work implies that the individual has a deep understanding of the subject matter, can utilize tools/equipment efficiently, and can produce high-quality results.

+ Brunton Compass (e.g., measures slopes, magnetic fields)

+ Sampling Equipment (e.g., rock bags, sample bags, rock core and soil samplers, environmental sampling)

+ Data Logger (measures and logs various types of field data)

+ GPS Device

+ Geotechnical and environmental instrumentation (slope inclinometers, XRF analyzer, water monitoring level)

+ I do not have experience using the above tools and/or equipment

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In order to receive credit for question 15, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, and approximate dates of your experiences, and provide an example that briefly describes the work duties for each item selected, that required you to use the