CIVIL ENGINEERING DRAFTING TECHNICIAN 7232 (C) (REVISED 07-31-2025)

DUTIES

A Civil Engineering Drafting Technician performs drafting using a Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD) system and other tools in the preparation of engineering designs, plans, and maps.

ANNUAL SALARY

$67,922 to $99,305 The salary in the Los Angeles World Airports and the Harbor Department is $74,019 to $108,179 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $86,714 to $107,719; $90,306 to $112,209; $92,206 to $114,547; $94,231 to $117,095

NOTES

Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to .

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

Completion of 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) and completion of one course in Geometry and Trigonometry from a high school, accredited college, university, trade school, or technical school; or Two years of full-time paid engineering drafting experience which includes one year of engineering drafting experience and one year of experience using a CADD system.

PROCESS NOTES

Applicants qualifying under Requirement No. 1 must list their school name and location, appropriate course titles, their respective number of semester or quarter units, and completion dates for each course claimed as qualifying in the text box which will appear in the Supplemental Questions section of the on‑line application. A combination of coursework and experience will not be accepted as meeting the requirements. The positions of Civil Engineering Drafting Technician in the Department of Water and Power and the Public Works/Bureau of Sanitation require a valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at the time of appointment. Candidates will not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at‑fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying coursework to their on‑line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION

In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule , selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Map, ArcGIS, Autodesk Revit, Bentley Suite Applications, and/or MicroStation systems skills, training, or experience at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions. Applicants who have proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Map, ArcGIS, Autodesk Revit, Bentley Suite Applications, and/or MicroStation must indicate this on their City application to be eligible for selective certification. Applicants who indicate on their City application possession of skills, training or experience with either AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Map, ArcGIS, Autodesk Revit, Bentley Suite Applications, and/or MicroStation may be required to participate in a performance test at the time of certification. In the performance test, candidates may be required to demonstrate their knowledge of and proficiency in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Map, ArcGIS, Autodesk Revit, Bentley Suite Applications, and/or MicroStation. It is anticipated that most positions to be filled from the eligible list will require experience in either AutoCAD or MicroStation.

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted online. When you are viewing the on‑line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On‑line job bulletins are also available at Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications will only be accepted online on the dates listed below: From FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2025 to THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025 From FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2025 to THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2025 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule , all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part‑time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient number to meet hiring needs based on random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re‑apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process.

SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weight: Multiple‑Choice Test 100% The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple‑choice test administered and proctored online. Candidates may be tested for knowledge of equipment, tools, and materials used in civil engineering drafting, including CADD; capabilities of computer graphic and office application software sufficient to generate civil drawings; drafting disciplines, nomenclature, and symbols used in different types of drawings; types of information available from public and private industries used to update map information and interpret data; national and local standards related to drafting such as those from ANSI; safety policies and procedures, including relevant Cal/OSHA regulations; arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and curve data tables and their application to the computation of distances, angles, areas, and traverses; potential problem areas in construction related to details that appear in elevations, schematics, plans, and diagrams; and the ability to interpret technical documents including design plans, charts, graphs, and tables sufficient to prepare schematics, plans, and specifications relating to the construction, alteration, and repair of various utilities and public works improvements; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. The test will be proctored and administered on‑line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate may take the test from a remote location using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates who do not complete and submit the test on‑line by the specified date and time will not be considered further.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION

In accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. A final average score of 70 % is required to be placed on the eligible list. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who are current eligible City employees or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding seniority credit at the rate of one point for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list. Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after 6 months. In accordance with Civil Service Rule , review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided for in Section, and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.

NOTICE

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. This examination is to be given both on an interdepartmental promotional and an open competitive basis. The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For additional information and FAQs regarding the City’s hiring process, please go to: #J-18808-Ljbffr LADOT