Field Engineering Aide**

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is seeking a Field Engineering Aide to perform sub-professional land surveying tasks and assist engineering personnel. You may need to climb fences, work in confined spaces, around hot asphalt, and carry surveying equipment across varied terrain.

Training to operate Data Collectors and GPS receivers may be provided. The position aligns with the Department's salary ranges, and the starting salary is at the low end of the advertised pay scale.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of high school or college-level courses in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and 3 semester or 4 quarter units in plane surveying, and one course in drafting or CAD; or
• One year of full‑time paid experience as a member of a survey party.

Responsibilities

• Perform sub-professional land surveying work or assist engineering personnel.
• May be required to climb fences, work in confined spaces, around hot asphalt, and carry surveying equipment over varied terrain.
• May be trained to operate Data Collectors and to set up GPS receivers.

Skills

Surveying

Field work

Education

Algebra/Geometry/Trigonometry coursework

Plane surveying/drafting course

Tools

Data Collectors

GPS receivers

Job description

The salary in the Department of Water and Power is$95,713 to $118,932

NOTES:

• Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
• For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf.

A Field Engineering Aide performs sub-professional land surveying work or works with engineering personnel. A Field Engineering Aide may be required to climb fences, work in confined spaces, work with and around hot asphalt, and carry surveying equipment long distances over various types of terrain; also may be trained to operate Data Collectors, and to set up and operate GPS receivers.

(03/29/2024)

DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY

$84,501 to $105,005

The salary in the Department of Water and Power is$95,713 to $118,932

NOTES:

• Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
• For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf.

A Field Engineering Aide performs sub-professional land surveying work or works with engineering personnel. A Field Engineering Aide may be required to climb fences, work in confined spaces, work with and around hot asphalt, and carry surveying equipment long distances over various types of terrain; also may be trained to operate Data Collectors, and to set up and operate GPS receivers.

(03/29/2024)

PREVIOUS REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of high school or college-level courses in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and 3 semester or 4 quarter units in plane surveying, and one course in the following: drafting or computer aided drafting; or
• One year of full‑time paid experience as a member of a survey party.

(03/29/2024)

PREVIOUS APPLICATION PROCESS

PROCESS NOTES

• A valid California driver’s license is requiredat the time of filing. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at‑fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).
• Applicants qualifying under Requirement #1 above must list course titles, number of units, school, and date completed in the Supplemental Questions section of the application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.
• Please note that qualifying college‑level coursework must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf .
• Candidates completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide proof of qualifying college‑level coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their transcripts to their on‑line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.

PREVIOUS SELECTION PROCESS

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weight: Multiple‑Choice Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%

The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple‑choice test administered and proctored on‑line. In the on‑line multiple‑choice test, candidates may be examined for the following competencies: Mathematics, includingknowledgeof:algebra, geometry, trigonometry and basic arithmetic, and reading and converting decimal units; Learning Ability; Attention To Detail; Safety Focus includingknowledgeof:proper use of digging and cutting toolsandPersonal Protective Equipment, and Work Area TrafficControlHandbook (WATCH) guidelines; Job Knowledge including knowledge of: