ENGINEERING TESTING AID II

October 15, 2024

Current employees in the unclassified service who meet the following criteria also qualify to participate in this exam: Unclassified employees who have attained permanent County status on a classified position by successful completion of the initial probationary period, with no break in service since leaving the classified service. Full-time employees in the unclassified service with at least six months of full-time experience in the unclassified service at the time of filing or by the last day of filing.

Essential Job Functions

An Engineering Testing Aid II is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions: assists as a helper on a field crew operating coring and boring equipment; digs with a shovel and transports bags of soil, weighing approximately 90 pounds, to the lab for analysis; lifts asphalt and core barrels, weighing approximately 40 pounds, for field work; prepares samples for testing; follows safety protocols and obtains testing certifications; operates testing machines and equipment in making physical tests; performs field tests on Public Works construction projects, including compaction tests and concrete cylinders; makes computations on test data; performs clean up and minor maintenance work; keeps the laboratory and testing equipment in clean workable condition; and other duties related to the performance of physical tests on engineering construction materials.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
OPTION I: One year of experience in testing of soils, asphalt and concrete.
OPTION II: Completion of 15 semester units or equivalent quarter units from an accredited college in engineering, physical science, mathematics, or public works (i.e., construction inspections; traffic control) courses.

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 IV – Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.

REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
Applicants MUST include a legible copy of the transcripts with the application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from filing, if applying under Option II. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

No withholds will be allowed. No out-of-class experience will be accepted.

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EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of a written test consisting of basic chemistry and basic math computation weighted 50% and an Appraisal of Promotability weighted 50%. The Appraisal of Promotability will evaluate such factors as knowledge and skills, personal and public relations, productivity, written and oral communications, adaptability, and dependability. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.

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. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Works. This entry level position is open in the GMED Materials Laboratory. The GMED lab performs field and laboratory testing for Public Works infrastructure projects.

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 history unless 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.

All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Please note that 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.
Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.
Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and/or Minimum 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.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Fill out your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job.

The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please be sure your application shows complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed dates completed, and number of credits earned. 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 is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination or selection process.

ONLINE FILING ONLY
Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
We must receive your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing.

Note: if you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail them to jegomez@dpw.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from filing. Please include your name, exam number and exam title.

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.

NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their application online 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 and can cause applicant(s) to be disqualified.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT 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.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Contact Name: Kenny Lu
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2143
Department Contact Email: jegomez@dpw.lacounty.gov

ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2143
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

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