SURVEY TECHNICIAN II

Position/Program Information

Application Filing Period:

We will begin receiving applications on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT).

Filing will remain open continuous until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure

without prior notice.

Exam Number:

C3890U

Ty pe of Recruitment: We encourage applications from County employees within the Public Works Department who have successfully finished their initial probationary period.

Current employees in unclassified service in the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works 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.-OR-
• 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 the application.

Out-of-class experience will not be accepted for this examination.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION: If you are within six (6) months of meeting the experience requirement, then you can still apply for this exam. However, we will not include you on the list sent to hiring managers until we have verified that you meet the requirements.

Essential Job Functions

WHAT WILL I DO AS A SURVEY TECHNICIAN II?

• Obtains accurate survey information in the field (e.g., construction sites, county right-of-way)
  
• Performs mathematical analysis
  
• Leads staff (e.g., Survey Technician I, Survey Aid)
  
• Maintains and operates surveying tools (e.g., transit, theodolite, electronic distance measuring instrument, data collecting devices, total station, GPS Receiver, stadia, rod)
  
• Drives automotive equipment
  

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Three years of field survey experience, one year of which must have been at the level of a Survey Technician I*.

Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units in an accredited college or university with specialization in engineering, including a course in surveying** may be substituted for one year of the non-specialized experience.

License:

A valid California Class "C" Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.
License information:
Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain his/her 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.
Physical class: Physical Class IV - Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions

Special requirement information:

*Experience at the level of Survey Technician I in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: works on a survey crew in conjunction with the Survey Technician II or higher-level supervisor by taking line from distant or physically measured points, operating a rod for vertical elevation determination, and measuring distances with a steel tape or a reflective prism pole.

**To verify that you meet the education requirement, we need you to submit a copy of your official transcript. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, if applicable, the units completed per required course, and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf ( Download PDF reader ) and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf ( Download PDF reader ).

Please attach a copy of your official transcript to your application or submit the document to JLAL@dpw.lacounty.gov within five (5) calendar days from submitting your application. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Additional Information

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
PART I: A multiple-choice Job Knowledge Test, weighted at 50%, assessing:

• Surveying Principles and Practices
• Tools, Equipment, and Field Procedures
• Mathematical Skills (e.g., algebra, geometry, trigonometry)
• Interpreting Survey and Engineering Plans
• Safety Guidelines and Regulations
  
  

Applicants must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on all weighted exam parts in order to be placed on the eligible register.

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

• Professional Potential
  
• Achievement
  
• Coping with Uncertainty
  
• Responsibility
  
• Working to High Quality Standards
  
• Willingness to Learn
  
• Working Relationships
  
• Analyzing Information
  
  
• Learning Quickly
  
• Generating New Ideas
  
• Using Time Efficiently
  
• Adapting to Change
  
• Mechanical Comprehension
  

Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s) are not reviewable by candidates per Civil Service Rule 7.19.

APPLICANTS WILL NEED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE 70% OR HIGHER ON PARTS I AND II IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

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.
• 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."

• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests .

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.

Eligibility and Vacancy Information:
Candidates who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies 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. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out your 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.

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 specifications 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.

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.
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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 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 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.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Contact Name: Joann Lal
Department Contact Phone:(626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: Jlal@dpw.lacounty.gov

ADA Coordinator Phone:(626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone:(626) 282-7829
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