Salary : $87,303.36 - $111,444.00 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: C2520W
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER

C2520W

FILING PERIOD

We will be accepting online applications from Tuesday, August 04, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until, Thursday, August 13, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, August 13, 2026, to be accepted.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from anyone.

Essential Job Functions

• Develops, maintains, and modifies application programs, under supervision, according to program specifications by coding, testing and debugging, and following all aspects of the software development life cycle.
• Assists in developing work plans and technical documents covering system architecture, conversion, integration, testing, and implementation for a system or complex enhancement to a system.
• Meets with business customers to gather business requirements according to required specifications.
• Performs quality assurance testing, under supervision, for application development/modification.
• Troubleshoots application problems.
• Writes and executes programs that manipulate data.
• Reviews technical documents, and user manuals.
• Installs application software.

For more information, please view the classification specification:
Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

OPTION I: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree* in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field**.

OPTION II: Two (2) years of recent***, full-time experience coding, testing, and debugging one or more application systems.

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 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited with your application or email it to within five (5) calendar days from the end of the filing period. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted.

For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:

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

**Examples of closely related degrees include: Computer Systems Analysis, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Computer Networks, Artificial Intelligence, and Information Technology.

***Recent is defined as: Experience gained within the last three (3) years.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT
The examination will consist of TWO (2) Parts:

Part I: AMultiple Choice and/or Simulation Assessment(s), weighted at 60%, assessing:

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

MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Part II: An Evaluation ofTraining and Experience, weighted at 40%, measuring:

• Professional/Technical Knowledge of Computer Software Applications
• Professional/Technical Knowledge of Common Computer Programming

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE 70% OR HIGHER ON THE COMBINED SCORE OF PARTS I AND II IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.
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 have taken identical components recently for 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.

SCORES CANNOT BE GIVEN OVER THE TELEPHONE.
TEST PREPARATION:

We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help applicants 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 The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
• Online practice tests are available at
• You can also visit our Los Angeles County Online Assessment Preparation Series webpage at for information about common online assessment types, sample questions, and test-taking tips.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list for a period of 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 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.

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 applicant's 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 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.

NO SHARING USER ID, EMAIL 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 applicant'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: Sasha Altamirano Gonzalez
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email:
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

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