Supervising Field Engineer

Type of Recruitment

We welcome applications from anyone.

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We will be accepting online applications from Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, to be considered.

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No withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

• Supervises and directs the activities of Los Angeles County Public Works by planning and assigning activities of several field survey units and office personnel; overseeing and evaluating in-progress and completed work; verifying accuracy and suitability of survey data; and ensuring conformity to legal and technical requirements.
• Assists the Division head in the overall supervision and administration of Los Angeles County Public Works within the division by performing a full range of supervisory tasks (e.g., reviewing and evaluating work of subordinate staff; providing technical and administrative direction pertaining to issues of workload, training requirements, need for vertical and horizontal controls, additional staking on construction projects, etc.; promoting individual growth and development;
  
  and following the department’s disciplinary policies, guidelines, and procedures).
• Develops new and innovative policies and procedures for managing physical, financial, and personnel resources of the Los Angeles County Public Works by reviewing and analyzing results of completed surveys and related office work products; assisting in the preparation of the division budget and preparing/reviewing special reports involving cost estimates of jobs, manpower, equipment, and material needs; and discussing project specifications with field and office personnel prior to an assignment.
• Reviews, analyzes, and assigns job orders and survey requests to subordinate staff by verifying the type and extent of surveys needed and office research required; assessing and assigning priorities; developing workload criteria; and estimating survey costs and work production estimates.
• Represents the Los Angeles County Surveyor to other public agencies, private surveying and engineering firms, or other County departments by attending public and governmental meetings and conferences; providing professional knowledge, guidance, and consultation; and communicating both written and orally to resolve conflicts and to promote and explain applicable policies and procedures.
• Operates Los Angeles County survey vehicle by maintaining a valid California Class C driver license; and ensuring safe and responsible operation of vehicle in order to respond to emergency situations and transport necessary tools, equipment, materials and personnel to and from work sites.
• Performs duties of the County Surveyor as Deputy County Surveyor by examining and signing survey documents (i.e., records of survey, corner records, certificates of correction, etc.) for compliance with the…