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Job Description
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
C4197K
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We encourage applications from everyone.
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD:
We will be accepting online applications from Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, November 20, 2025, to be accepted.
Why work for us?
With more than 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 42 diverse departments and over 2,300 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, Los Angeles County 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 the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/ .
Essential Job Functions
A Senior Construction Inspector ho lds accountability for a blend of the subsequent crucial job duties:- Inspects construction sites and projects
- Conducts field inspections of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing installations
- Coordinates materials testing
- Coordinates inspections with other city departments and private utilities
- Prepares and maintains accurate and detailed inspection reports
- Advises property owners, architects, engineers, and contractors of code requirements
- Leads and trains new Construction Inspectors
- Observes reported problems or violations
- Recommends corrective actions
- Utilizes software applications
- Communicates effectively
- Determines quantities of work completed
- Maintains current knowledge of technical and regulatory changes
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
OPTION 1
Four years of experience in the supervision or inspection of civil infrastructure engineering construction work, including reading and interpreting complex construction documents and making calculations therefrom.
OPTION 2
Two years of experience as a Construction Inspector in the service of the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works*.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.
Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
* Candidates applying for option II must have County status as a Construction Inspector, demonstrated by holding or having held the position for the required time. Out-of-class experience will not be accepted.
No withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts:
PART I:
A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted at 60%, assessing:- Professional Potential
- Achievement
- Coping with Uncertainty
- Responsibility
- Willingness to Learn
- Working Relationships
- Analyzing Information
- Learning Quickly
- Generating New Ideas
- Using Time Efficiently
- Adapting to Change
- Mechanical Comprehension
Candidates are unable to review multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s) according to Civil Service Rule 7.19.
PART II:
A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), weighted at 40%, evaluating:- Technical experience in construction inspection
- Knowledge and application of codes, standards, and safety regulations
- Experience with reviewing plans and specifications
- Experience identifying construction issues and recommending solutions
Applicants must receive a combined passing score of 70% or higher to be added to the list.
Transfer of test components:
If you have taken identical components recently to other exams, your 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."
Eligibility and Vacancy Information:
Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of Twelve (12) months. 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 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.
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.
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SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
PUBLIC LIBRARY COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS: Applicants without their own computer or internet connection can use public libraries to submit applications.
NO SHARING OF USER ID: Applicants are required to submit their applications online using their individual user ID and password. Using login details of a family member or friend could result in the deletion of the candidate's original application.
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.
Testing accommodation:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov . We require a completed Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional supporting the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Contact Name: Joann Lal
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: JLAL@pw.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Los Angeles County
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With a population of more than 10 million people and 88 cities, Los Angeles County has more residents than any county in the nation.
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 100,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
As one of the Top 10 Government Services Employers, as named by Forbes Magazine, the County of Los Angeles provides those committed to a career in public service with boundless opportunities, a platform for professional and personal growth and the ability to truly make a difference in people's lives.
A career with the County means you will have the chance to be a part of building and providing services for an amazingly diverse population of citizens. From helping families in need to fighting fires to keeping our beaches clean, the County of Los Angeles provides an environment where you can touch and enrich lives everyday.
A career path in the County is truly that – a path. Many of those in our County family begin and end their careers here in two very different places. You may start out as an Administrative Assistant in Public Works and find yourself a few years later as a Manager in the Department of Community and Senior Services. While many County employees remain on the same career path in one department for their entire careers, others move between departments or take advantage of training and other opportunities to find new careers within the County.
The path you take is up to you. As a Los Angeles County employee, the opportunities – and the possibilities - are limitless.
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Depending on the requirements of their department and position, some employees may have the option to craft a work schedule that accomplishes their mission, while providing flexibility, including 4/40 workweeks and other options.
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The County encourages all employees to take advantage of the many training and development opportunities available.
Outstanding Benefits
The County offers its employees one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.
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