SURVEY-MAPPING TECHNICIAN
Salary
$75,672.00 - $96,588.00 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
C3619K
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date
10/26/2026
Closing Date
11/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Position/Program Information
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.
Essential Job Functions
For more information, please view the classification specification: Survey-Mapping Technician
Requirements
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:
Completion of 30 semester units or 45 quarter units will be considered as one (1) year of college or university.
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.
Additional Information
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:
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.
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. 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 employers 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 applicants 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.
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
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: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
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/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
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/.
Fair Chance:
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).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
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.
Veteran's Credit:
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.
For more information on veteran's credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf
Revised September 2025
For detailed information, please click here
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NOTIFICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add the following emails to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test compensation or rescheduling of an exam component.
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Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive email notifications for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. If you choose to unsubscribe, you can check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com to view your profile inbox. Exam scores cannot be disclosed over the phone.
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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE INSTRUCTIONS
The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Check your answers carefully. Any mistakes or incomplete responses may result in the disqualification of your application, even if you possess the required experience or education. Be as specific as possible and provide all information requested. Statements such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be accepted. All information is subject to verification at any time during the examination and hiring process. Providing false information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire do not replace the requirement to complete the Work Experience section of your application. You must still complete that section in full. For each job or position held, you must provide the employer's name and address, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and a detailed description of duties performed. Positions or experience that are grouped together will not be accepted; each position and the experience gained must be listed separately. If you are a Los Angeles County employee who has held multiple positions, do not list all of your time with the County under your current payroll title.
Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.
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.
04
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Which of the following best describes your qualifications for this examination:
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.
05
OPTION I - EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
How many years of experience do you have as an Engineering Aid III*?
06
If you indicated you have experience for Question 5, you must describe your experience that supports your response in the box below. Only provide the experience(s) that supports your response in Question 5. Indicate the following information:
NOTE:
Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.
You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.
Please ensure the experience you claim is consistent with the experience section listed on your application.
07
OPTION II - SUPPORTING EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION:
Have you completed at least two (2) years in an accredited college or university* with specialization in civil engineering, geographic information systems (GIS)/cartography geography, or physical science?
Completion of 30 semester units or 45 quarter units will be considered as one (1) year of college or university.
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.
08
Which option best describes your major or field of study?
09
Please indicate the degree major/field of study, degree level, degree confer date as it appears on your degree, number of units completed, and the educational institution that you received it from.
Example: Civil Engineering Bachelor of Science 06/15/2023 190.0 Quarter Units University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
If you have not completed at least two (2) years in an accredited college or university with specialization in civil engineering, geographic information systems (GIS)/cartography geography, or physical science please indicate "DOES NOT APPLY".
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OPTION II - EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Please indicate how many years of experience you possess 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.
11
Please indicate which of the following activities you have experience in at the level of Engineering Aid II. (Select all that apply)
12
In order to receive credit for Question 11, please describe the duties you performed for each activity selected above.
Indicate the following information:
NOTE:
Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information. Please ensure the experience you claim is consistent with the experience section listed on your application.
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TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION Survey-Mapping Technician
General Information: This Training & Experience (T&E) Questionnaire is a self-assessment. You will respond to questions about your experience related to having acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the Survey-Mapping Technician position. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The assessment will evaluate the following competencies:
This assessment is weighted 50%. All completed questionnaires will be scored according to standardized criteria.
In order to receive credit for your responses, please make sure to provide any supporting work history when prompted. Comments such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
Certification Statement
By completing the following self-assessment, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this Training and Experience Questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may verify the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or intentional omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions that may include removal from this examination and dismissal from County employment.
14
How many years of experience do you possess in the use of symbols, scales, and map projections to conduct boundary determinations at the level of Engineering Aid II, or higher?
15
In order to receive credit for Question 14, provide one (1) example describing your experience using symbols, scales, and map projections to conduct boundary determinations. Include the following information:
If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
16
Which of the following have you reviewed or used to assist in mapping or boundary analysis? (Select all that apply)
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In order to receive credit for Question 16, provide one (1) example for EACH item selected that describes your experience reviewing or using these materials to assist in mapping or boundary analysis. Include the following information:
If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
18
Which of the following tasks have you performed related to preparing or revising maps? (Select all that apply)
19
In order to receive credit for Question 18, provide one (1) example for EACH task selected that describes your experience preparing or revising maps. Include the following information:
If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
20
Which of the following activities have you performed related to survey calculations or measurements? (Select all that apply)
21
In order to receive credit for Question 20, provide one (1) example for EACH activity selected that describes your experience performing survey calculations or measurements. Include the following information:
If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
22
Do you have experience using coordinate systems (e.g., State Plane Coordinate System or GPS data) to assist in mapping or locating features?
23
In order to receive credit for Question 22, provide one (1) example describing your experience using coordinate systems to assist in mapping or locating features. Include the following information:
If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
24
Which of the following software or tools have you used to perform mapping tasks? (Select all that apply)
25
In order to receive credit for Question 24, provide one (1) example for EACH software or tool selected that describes your experience performing mapping tasks. Include the following information:
If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
Required Question
Employer County of Los Angeles
Address
Los Angeles, California, 90010
Website http://hr.lacounty.gov
| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Salary | $75,672–$96,588 Per Year |
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