Salary : $50,752.32 - $68,394.72 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: C4227G
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Position/Program InformationEXAM NUMBER:C4227G
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:We welcome applications from everyone!
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD: We will be accepting online applications on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
Why work for us? With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largestpopulation 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, Los Angeles 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!
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OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING, AND CLEARLY INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION.Essential Job FunctionsA
Contract Monitor is responsible for the following essential functions:
- Monitors and reports on a variety of services provided by contractors and may evaluate or inspect services provided.
- Observes and captures images of incidents while in the field to document contract noncompliance and other issues.
- Responds to service requests and submits work orders that describe the location and type of work needed; visits locations where services have been rendered by the contractor to document the completion of work.
- Notifies appropriate County personnel of contractor deficiencies for action.
- Routinely monitors assigned areas and submits service requests of field observations to the appropriate County personnel or system.
- Distributes service-related materials such as public notices, informational flyers, service promotional items, and announcements of service changes.
- Documents the contractors' responsiveness in providing the appropriate kind and level of service specified in the contract agreement.
- Directs requests for services or complaints received from the general public, County departments, and other agencies while in the field to the appropriate County personnel or system using mobile technology.
- Informs contractor and management if there is an observation of an unsafe condition or noncompliance with contract terms and works directly with the contractors to resolve deficiencies.
- Acts as primary contact person with contractors, as needed.
- Testifies in court, as needed.
- Investigates any potential problem areas and may make recommendations to a supervisor, when appropriate.
- Performs other work-related duties, as assigned.
For more information, please view the classification specification:
RequirementsREQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:Two (2) years of experience monitoring, documenting, evaluating and reporting on services provided by contractors to governmental agencies.
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.
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:*If you are unable to attach the required document, you must email it to within five (5) calendar days from submitting your application. When emailing, please indicate your name, exam number, and exam title in the subject line.
Additional InformationOnce we have identified that you meet our requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment process will be sent:
EXAMINATION CONTENT:The examination will consist of multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s),
weighted 100%, measuring the following areas:
- Professional Potential
- Achievement
- Coping with Uncertainty
- Responsibility
- Working to High Quality Standards
- Willingness to Learn
- Working Relationships
- Analyzing Information
- Learning Quickly
- Generating New Ideas
- Using Time Efficiently
- Adapting to Change
- Reading Comprehension
- Deductive Reasoning
Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible list.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.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.
- Online practice tests are available at
- Various information can be found on our website at The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
- 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:Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. 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.
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 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 applicants' 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:
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services:(800) 735-2922
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment InformationAny 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:
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:
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
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:
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NOTIFICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTAll notifications, including test 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 Los Angeles County to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position.
Please add the below email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail:
- MFuentes@pw.lacounty.gov
- PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov
- KLent@hr.lacounty.gov
- info@governmentjobs.com
- talentcentral@shl.com
- donot-reply@amcatmail.com
- noreply@proctoru.com
Test notifications can also be accessed through your Job Seeker Inbox in your governmentjobs.com profile. 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 component. Exam scores cannot be disclosed over the telephone.
- I understand the above information and instructions.
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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE INSTRUCTIONSThe 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 you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
Your supplemental questionnaire responses do not replace the requirement to complete the Work Experience section of your application. You must still fill out that section in full. For each job and/or position held, you must provide the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and a detailed description of work performed. Positions and/or experience grouped together will not be accepted as sufficient work experience, because each position held and experience gained must be outlined separately. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do
NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.
- I understand the above information and instructions.
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REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:How many years of experience do you have monitoring, documenting, evaluating and reporting on services provided by contractors to governmental agencies?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years or more
- No experience
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If you answered you have experience in Question #3, please use the text box below to describe the duties you perform that support your response.
Indicate the following information:
- Official Payroll Title
- Employer and Department
- Immediate Supervisor name(s) and phone number
- Approximate dates of your experiences From (mm/yr) - To (mm/yr)
- Number of hours performed per week
- Duties for each position title related to this experience
If you do not have any experience, please write
"DOES NOT APPLY".Please ensure the experience you claim is consistent with the experience section listed on your application. Comments like "see resume" or "see application" will
not be accepted as valid responses.
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LICENSE REQUIREMENT:Do you possess a
valid California Class C Driver License? If yes, please attach a copy to your application.
If you are unable to attach the required document, you must email it to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) calendar days from submitting your application. When emailing, please indicate your name, exam number, and exam title in the subject line.
NOTE: 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.
- Yes, I have attached a copy of my valid California Class C Driver License with my application.
- Yes, I will email a copy of my valid California Class C Driver License within five (5) calendar days of submitting my application to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov. I will include my name, the exam number, and the exam title in the subject line of my email.
- No, I do not have a valid California Class C Driver License.
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