Qureos Mentor

County of Los Angeles

<p></p><div><div><div><p><b>TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY</b></p><p>
The application filing period will begin on December 1, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.</p><p><b>
EXAM NUMBER: C4203A-FR</b></p><p><br>
The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires (Download PDF reader), including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.<br>
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The Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency <b>Supervisor, Contract </b><b>Construction</b><b> </b>vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.<br>
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Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.<br>
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<b>During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.</b><br>
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<b>Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to </b><b>Supervisor, Contract Construction.</b></p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Job Functions</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>A </b><b>Supervisor, Contract Construction</b><b> is responsible for a combination of the following job functions:</b></p><ul><li>
Supervises a large number of construction inspection personnel in the inspection of public works infrastructure construction projects including flood control and water conservation facilities, roads and highways, bridges, aviation facilities, sewers, and water systems.</li><li>
Assists in reviewing plans and specifications for feasibility of construction and recommends changes in grade, locations, and structural features on construction projects to avoid extra work claims or delays to the construction projects and to insure quality construction.<br>
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Explains to contractors County policies and what is expected during the construction period, confers with contractor to interpret plans and specifications in cases of dispute, and reviews and makes recommendation for contractual time extensions on County improvement projects.</li><li>
Coordinates the enforcement of plans and specifications by Head Construction Inspectors in the various field permit offices to insure uniformity throughout the areas under the Department's jurisdiction.</li><li>
Assigns inspection personnel to various projects and makes field inspection of work in progress to insure compliance, with plans and specifications, safety practices, inspector's work quality, and determines scheduling for final field acceptance of projects.</li><li>
Acts as the Department of Public Works representative at meetings with utility companies, public and private agencies, and County departments on matters pertaining to contract construction activities and responds to public information requests or complaints concerning construction operations.</li><li>
Determines the need for change orders and requests or authorizes extra work or time extensions according to policy.</li><li>
Supervises and coordinates the preparation of correspondences, inspection cost estimates, maintenance of records, and distribution of plans and information.</li><li>
Attends conferences with contractors and representatives of other divisions and public agencies to review and recommend solutions to present and future construction problems.</li>
Drives to various work sites throughout the County to assess construction progress and supervise inspection personnel.<br>
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The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.</div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:</b><br>
Two years of experience in the inspection of contract construction at the level of Head Construction Inspector.</p><div><b><br>
LICENSE:</b></div><div>
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.</div><br>
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.<br>
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<b>You MUST meet the requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.</b><br>
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<b>PHYSICAL CLASS:</b><br>
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.
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<b>SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:</b><br>
<ul><li>Experience at the level of a Head Construction Inspector in the service of County of Los Angeles is defined as: Has immediate charge of a unit responsible for the inspection of the construction and repair of roads, bridges, sanitary sewers, storm drains, or other engineering structures with respect to quantity and quality of material, workmanship, and conformity to plans and specifications. For a fuller description of work performed refer to County of Los Angeles Class Specifications for Head Construction Inspector.</li></ul><br>
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EXAM CONTENT:</b><br>
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.</div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Information</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>APPLICATION &amp; FILING INFORMATION:</b><br>
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.</p><div><br>
Many notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address.<br>
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Please add NMondragon@pw.lacounty.gov, PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov, noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com, as well as the domains dpw.lacounty.gov and hr.lacounty.gov, to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.<br>
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You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.<br>
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Plan to submit your online application as soon as possible as 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.governmentjobs.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.<br>
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<b>SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: </b>Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.<br>
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<b>COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: </b>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.<br>
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<b>NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD: </b>All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend&rsquo;s user ID and password may erase a candidate&rsquo;s original application record.<br>
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<b>ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): </b>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.<br>
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<b>CONTACT INFORMATION</b><b>:</b><br>
<b>Department Contact Name: </b>Neal Mondragon<br>
<b>Department Contact Phone: </b>(626) 458-2141<br>
<b>Department Contact Email: </b>PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov<br>
<b>ADA Coordinator Phone: </b>(626) 458-2141<br>
<b>Teletype Phone: </b>(626) 282-7829<br>
<b>California Relay Services: </b>(800) 735-2922</div></div><p></p>
</div><div></div><div><div><p><b>COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
</b></p><p><b>Employment Information</b></p>
<p><b>Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.</b></p>
<p>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.<br>
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<b>Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:</b><br>
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/.</p><br>
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<b>Testing Accommodations for Applicants:</b><br>
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/.</p><br>
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<b>Fair Chance:</b><br>
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).</p><br>
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<b>Employment Eligibility:</b><br>
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.</p><br>
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<b>Career PathFinder:</b><br>
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 at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.</p><br>
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<p><b>Veteran&rsquo;s Credit:</b><br>
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.<br>
For more information on veteran&rsquo;s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf (Download PDF reader)</p><br>
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<p>Revised September 2025</p></div></div></div>

SUPERVISOR, CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION / Emergency Appointment Fire

<p></p><div><div><div><p><b>EXAM NUMBER: </b><b>Y7193M</b></p><p><b>
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT</b></p><p><b>
WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM ANYONE</b></p><p>
We will be accepting online applications from November 25, 2025 at 8:00 (PT) - Continuous.</p><p>
We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified applicants.</p><b>
NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING AND CLEARLY INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION</b><br>
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<b>WHY WORK FOR US?</b><div>
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics &ndash; DHS annually provides direct care for over 500,000 outstanding patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visitwww.dhs.lacounty.gov.</div><p>
Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a meaningful role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.</p><p><b><br>
MISSION:</b><br>
&quot;To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care&quot;</p><b>
WHAT DOES STATIONARY ENGINEER HELPERS DO?</b><br>
Performs semi-skilled work assisting a journey or higher-level stationary engineer in the operation, maintenance, and repair of stationary plant equipment providing heat, ventilation, power, refrigeration, or air conditioning.</div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Job Functions</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Assists journey level stationary engineers in the operation, maintenance, and repair of high or low-pressure boilers or high temperature hot water boilers and auxiliary equipment.<br>
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Maintains routine service records and logs.<br>
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Maintains plant facilities in a clean and orderly condition.<br>
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Service, maintain, and operate pumps, motors, boilers, turbines, cooling towers, refrigeration equipment, and other associated power plant equipment.<br>
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Briefly watch boiler fires, maintaining proper pressure, temperatures, water levels, etc., and assist in fuel changeover.<br>
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Operates, cleans, services, and makes minor adjustments and repairs to a variety of stationary plant equipment such as water heaters and softeners, pumps, compressors, fans, electric motors, and gasoline or diesel stationary engines.<br>
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Makes routine inspection tours to check operation and condition of equipment such as brine circulating systems, reservoirs, pumps, temperature and pressure controls, and water and steam lines.<br>
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Operates ice-making equipment, removes ice from cans, stacks and stores ice.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:</b><br>
One (1) year's experience assisting in the operation and maintenance or repair of mechanical or electrical equipment used for providing heat, ventilation, power, refrigeration or air conditioning, or in the repair of electrical, gasoline, or diesel-powered equipment.<br>
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<b>LICENSE:</b><br>
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.<br>
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<b>PHYSICAL CLASS III - MODERATE:</b><br>
Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.<br>
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<b>DESIRABLE QUALIFICAITONS</b><br>
Credit will be given to applicant who possess the following desirable qualifications.</p><br>
Completion of a recognized<ul><li> steam engineer's program or completion of a steam operation maintenance apprenticeship program.</li><li>
Any additional experience in excess of the minimum requirements.</li></ul><br>
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:</b><br>
<ul><li>Recognized training program or apprenticeship program is defined as an approved agency including but not limited to agencies such as Los Angeles Trade Tech and Operating Engineers Local 501.</li></ul><br>
In order to receive credit for the certification you must include a legible copy of the official certificate at the time of filing or within <b>seven 7 calendar days from the date of filing application. Please submit documentation to esanchez3@dhs.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.</b><br>
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We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.</div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:</b></p>
This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Training and Experience and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This evaluation is worth 100% of your total score and assess the Requirements and Desirable Qualifications.
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Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this assessment in order to be added to the eligible register.<br>
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<b>ELIGIBIILTY and VACANCY INFORMATION:</b><div>
Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the eligible register accordingly.</div><p>
Applicants who demonstrate that they meet the requirements by responding to the supplemental questions and pass the assessment will be placed on the eligible register in the order their score group for a period of one (1) year. We will use this eligible register to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services as they occur.</p>
Application and filing information:<p>
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 &quot;Apply&quot; green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates</p><p>
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.</p><p>
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.</p><p>
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.</p><p>
For candidates who do not have access to a computer or internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.</p><p>
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.</p><div><b>
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)</b></div><div>
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. The Department of Health Services is 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.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
TESTING ACCOMDATION:</b></div>
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator (323) 914-5208. We require supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.<div></div><div><b><br>
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:</b></div><div>
Eric Sanchez, Exam Analyst</div><div>
(213) 288-7000</div><div>
esanchez3@dhs.lacounty.gov</div><div></div><div><b><br>
TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS COORDINATOR</b></div><div>
(323) 914-5208</div><div><b><br>
ALTERNATE TELETYPE PHONE</b></div><div>
(800) 899-4099</div><div><b><br>
C</b><b>ALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE</b>(</div><div>
(800) 735-2922</div></div><p></p>
</div><div></div><div><div><p><b>COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
</b></p><p><b>Employment Information</b></p>
<p><b>Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.</b></p>
<p>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.<br>
<br>
<b>Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:</b><br>
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/.</p><br>
<p><br>
<b>Testing Accommodations for Applicants:</b><br>
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/.</p><br>
<p><br>
<b>Fair Chance:</b><br>
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).</p><br>
<p><br>
<b>Employment Eligibility:</b><br>
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.</p><br>
<p><br>
<b>Career PathFinder:</b><br>
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 at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>Veteran&rsquo;s Credit:</b><br>
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.<br>
For more information on veteran&rsquo;s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf (Download PDF reader)</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>Revised September 2025</p></div></div></div>

STATIONARY ENGINEER HELPER

<p></p><div><div><div><div><b>EXAM NUMBER</b></div><div>
MV1607A-EA</div><div><b><br>
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT</b><br>
Open Competitive Job Opportunity - Emergency</div><div><b><br>
REPOSTING INFORMATION:</b><br>
This announcement is a reposting to reopen the filing period.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
FILING PERIOD</b></div><div><b>
Applications will be accepted starting Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. (PT)</b><br>
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The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.</div><br>
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency <b>Public Information Associate </b>vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.<br>
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Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.<br>
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Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.<br>
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Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to <b>Public Information Associate</b>.<br>
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<b>CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:</b><br>
Under general direction, positions allocable to this class report to a higher-level supervisor or higher-level Public Information class and are responsible for advising and assisting in the overall administration of public information programs, services, or activities, utilizing various media channels. Incumbents participate in writing and editing releases and articles, researching departmental programs and identifying opportunities for potential media coverage or content development, and coordinating relations with the media. Positions in this class must possess good verbal and written communication skills applying communication principles, methods, practices, and techniques to engage local media and to convey information to the public through various media channels. Incumbents must demonstrate awareness of current events, especially those involving the County, and have a working knowledge of local media outlets, social media platforms, and the Public Records Act. This class may serve as the sole public information representative for a small department. Incumbents must seek professional development opportunities and continually update their skills.</div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Job Functions</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></p><br>
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Develops digital media content for web and social media platforms.</li><li>
Develops and maintains contact lists for various media outlets, including hyperlocal and ethnic media outlets.</li><li>
Coordinates and assists with public information-related special projects, research, events, and programs requiring knowledge of community and/or department concerns and issues.</li><li>
Researches and reviews new and emerging media as an avenue for use in community outreach and public communications.</li><li>
Establishes, develops, and maintains interactions with the media, community groups, and department managers to proactively provide information on departmental affairs.</li><li>
Receives and responds to public information inquiries from the public regarding available services; prepares correspondence in response to inquiries, general complaints, and recommendations relative to the County's various programs and activities; and consults with appropriate staff members to secure pertinent facts and information.</li><li>
Handles intake and response to media requests for information under the California Public Records Act, in coordination with departmental management, County Counsel and the department&rsquo;s Public Records Act coordinator.</li><li>
Assists in analyzing and evaluating data to develop appropriate communications recommendations for management.</li><li>
Assists in developing and maintaining internal communication projects.</li><li>
Prepares releases, web and social media posts, and related materials that may be delivered through press conferences or other communication channels.</li><li>
Serves as liaison between the department and media representatives.</li><li>
Monitors and tracks issues affecting the department, monitors media channels, and informs management accordingly.</li><li>
Assists in assessing effectiveness of communication efforts.</li><li>
Assists in maintaining departmental website&rsquo;s public information content.</li><li>
Manage a photo archive of key word-searchable photos, as necessary.</li><li>
Staff public information booth and make presentations to community groups, as necessary.</li><li>
Assist with emergency and crisis communications, as necessary.</li><li>
Drive to different sites, as necessary.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:</b><br>
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, Public Relations, English or a closely-related field -AND- Two years in a staff capacity in public relations administering a public information program or professional experience as a journalist within a media organization. One additional year of the required experience will be accepted for each year of college.<br>
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You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.<br>
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<b>LICENSE:</b><br>
A valid California Class C Driver License is required.<br>
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<b>PHYSICAL CLASS:</b><br>
2 - Light.<br>
Positions within this class require 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.<br>
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<b>SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:</b><br>
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.<br>
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FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:</b><br>
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.</div><p>
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add HR@mva.lacounty.gov, as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, andinfo@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.</p><p>
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.</p>
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as 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.governmentjobs.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.<br>
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<b>SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:</b><br>
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.<br>
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<b>COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:</b><br>
For applicants 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. Refer to their website for more information: http://lacountylibrary.org.<br>
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<b>NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL AND PASSWORD:</b><br>
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.<br>
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<b>ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):</b><br>
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. 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 ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.<br>
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Have any questions about anything listed above? Contact us:<br>
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<b>Department Contact Name: </b>MVA Examinations<br>
<b>Department Contact Phone: </b>(213) 765-9624<br>
<b>Department Contact Email: </b>HR@mva.lacounty.gov<br>
<b>Teletype Number: </b>(800) 899-4099<br>
<b>Exam Number: </b>MV1607A-EA<br>
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<b>SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:</b><br>
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please fill out your application and minimum questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your actual job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, total number of hours worked (full or part-time). Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process.</div><p></p>
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<p><b>Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.</b></p>
<p>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.<br>
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<b>Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:</b><br>
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/.</p><br>
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<b>Testing Accommodations for Applicants:</b><br>
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/.</p><br>
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<b>Fair Chance:</b><br>
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).</p><br>
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<b>Employment Eligibility:</b><br>
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.</p><br>
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<b>Career PathFinder:</b><br>
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 at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.</p><br>
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<p><b>Veteran&rsquo;s Credit:</b><br>
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.<br>
For more information on veteran&rsquo;s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf (Download PDF reader)</p><br>
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<p>Revised September 2025</p></div></div></div>

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