SURVEY-MAPPING TECHNICIAN

County of Los Angeles; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Los Angeles Public Works is seeking applicants for a Survey-Mapping Technician exam. The role supports mapping and geospatial tasks, including compiling maps, reviewing legal descriptions, and maintaining cadastral records.

Proficiency with GIS tools and precise data entry are essential to support accurate mapping and reporting. Applicants should be prepared for a two-part examination and will be evaluated on professional knowledge of geospatial data, boundary analysis, and map

Qualifications

• Two years of related engineering experience or two years of college with GIS/cartography/geography and related experience.
• Experience with geospatial data, map preparation, and legal descriptions.
• Ability to review surveys and prepare accurate mapping records.

Responsibilities

• Assist in compiling, reviewing, and organizing mapping information for accurate records.
• Prepare mapping exhibits and supporting documentation for reports and Board actions.
• Edit and maintain map layers using GIS software to support departmental mapping activities.

Skills

Geospatial data handling

Map drafting

Legal descriptions review

Education

Engineering/Aid II level experience

Two years college with GIS/cartography/geography or physical science

Tools

GIS software

MicroStation

ArcMap / ArcGIS

OpenRoads

Job description

EXAM NUMBER

C3619K

FILING PERIOD

We will be accepting online applications from Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Monday, November 9, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Monday, November 9, 2026, to be accepted.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from everyone!

Why work for us?

With almost 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 39 diverse departments and over 2,100 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!

For more information about our amazing benefits, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:

Withhold, which refers to allowing additional time to meet the requirements, will not be allowed. The required education and experience must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

OUT-OF-CLASS INFORMATION:

Out-of-Class experience, which refers to performing significantly different or higher-level job duties from what is expected of your currently held official payroll title within LA County, will not be allowed for this recruitment.

• Performs survey mapping and office support duties by compiling, reviewing, and organizing mapping information (e.g., maps, tract maps, engineering plans, survey records) and entering data into mapping systems using specialized software tools (e.g., GIS software, Microstation, Arc Map) in order to support the preparation and maintenance of accurate mapping records.
• Assists in the preparation and updating of mapping documents (e.g., cadastral maps, map revisions, parcel maps) by reviewing source materials (e.g., parcel maps, survey records, legal descriptions, engineering plans) and applying basic cartographic principles in order to maintain current and accurate land records.
• Reviews and extracts relevant information from survey and engineering documents (e.g., maps, plans, legal descriptions) by identifying key features (e.g., boundaries, easements, rights-of-way, geographical features) and entering information into mapping databases in order to support mapping updates and documentation.
• Performs basic mapping calculations (e.g., distances, bearings, areas, coordinate values) using mathematical formulas and mapping software (e.g., OpenRoads, Sight Survey) in order to assist in the preparation and verification of survey mapping products.
• Utilizes mapping and geospatial software (e.g., GIS software,, Microstation, Arc Map) to edit, update, and maintain map layers, features, and related spatial data in order to support departmental mapping activities.
• Reviews mapping and survey documents submitted by outside parties (e.g., surveys, engineering plans, legal descriptions) by examining source materials, comparing submitted information with existing mapping records, and identifying potential inconsistencies or discrepancies in order to support accurate mapping records and notify higher-level staff for further review.
• Maintains and organizes survey mapping records and related documentation (e.g., maps, engineering plans, legal descriptions) by filing, cataloging, and retrieving documents in order to support access to mapping information for staff and other stakeholders.
• Responds to requests for mapping information from staff and the public by locating and providing available mapping documents and data in order to support information sharing and departmental operations.
• Assists in preparing mapping exhibits and supporting documentation for reports, presentations, or Board actions by compiling mapping information and preparing exhibit maps in order to support departmental projects and approvals.

For more information, please view the classification specification: Survey-Mapping Technician

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

OPTION I: Two (2) years of experience as an Engineering Aid III.

OPTION II: Completion of two (2) years in an accredited college or university with specialization in civil engineering, geographic information systems (GIS)/cartography geography, or physical science AND two (2) years of experience in one or a combination of the following activities at the level of Engineering Aid II: survey and boundary analysis involving engineering calculations; map, topography, or civil engineering plan drafting; the calculation and preparation of engineering data for maps, profiles, or charts; or the preparation and interpretation of legal descriptions.

Two (2) additional years of the qualifying experience in Option II may be substituted for each year of the required college or university education.

PHYSICAL CLASS: 2 – 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

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 REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *To qualify under Option I, applicants must hold or have held the Engineering Aid III item for the required period of time.

**Completion of 30 semester units or 45 quarter units will be considered as one (1) year of college or university.

***To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your transcript from an accredited institution or email it to [e-mail],gov within five (5) business days from the end of the filing period. When emailing, please indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number. The document should show number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. Unofficial documents will not be accepted to meet the educational requirement.

Note: A printout of a transcript from the school’s website is not considered official and will not be accepted. Submitting an unofficial document will result in your application being deemed incomplete and rejected.

****Physical science encompasses any of the sciences, such as physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology, and earth science that analyze the nature and properties of energy and nonliving matter.

*****Experience at the level of Engineering Aid II is defined as performs sub-professional engineering tasks necessary to assist professional engineers, higher-level engineering aids, and technicians in the execution and administration of engineering projects. For a fuller description of work performed refer to County of Los Angeles Class Specifications for Engineering Aid II.

• You may still qualify even if your job title is not exactly the same as the ones listed. 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.

Once we have identified that you meet our requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent:

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

The examination will consist of TWO (2) parts:

PART I:

A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted at 50%, assessing:

• Professional Potential
• Achievement
• Responsibility
• Teamwork
• Deductive Reasoning

MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

PART II:

An Evaluation of Training and Experience (T&E), weighted at 50%, assessing:

• Professional/Technical Knowledge of:
  • Geospatial data collection methods
  • Land surveying principles and cartographic design
  • Coordinate systems
  • Laws, regulations, and standards in land surveying and mapping
  • Reviewing Engineering Plans
• Using Technology

Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the combined scores for Part I and II in order to be placed on the eligible list.

Notice of non-acceptance and Final Result letters will be sent via email. Test scores cannot be given over the phone.

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.

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."
• You can also visit our Los Angeles County Online Assessment Preparation Series webpage at https://lacounty.attract.neogov.com/la-county-online-assessments-prep-series for information about common online assessment types, sample questions, and test-taking tips.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:

Candidates who passed the assessments are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use the list to fill vacancies in Public Works 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.

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. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements.

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 on your application and any attachments will result in refusal of application, rescission of appointment, or restriction of application to future recruitments.

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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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 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.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Department Contact Name: Mayra Fuentes
• Department Contact Phone: [phone]
• Department Contact Email: [e-mail]
• ADA Coordinator Phone: [phone]
• Teletype Phone: [phone]
• California Relay Services: [phone]