| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Salary | $129,215.04–$174,136.32 Per Year |
ASSISTANT CHIEF, AIRPORTS DIVISION
Salary
$129,215.04 - $174,136.32 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
C6088A
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date
10/19/2026
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
C6088A
FILING PERIOD
The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, October 20, 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.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from anyone.
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 the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/.
If you have questions about working for LA County, including current open recruitments, tips on crafting a resume or acing an interview, career planning, or any other general information, please visit our website at: https://hr.lacounty.gov/.
OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.
If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and you believe qualifies you for this opportunity, please describe the out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of your application.
NO WITHHOLDS WILL BE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.
Essential Job Functions
For more information, please view the classification specification: Assistant Chief, Airports Division.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree* in airport or aviation management, civil engineering, or business or public administration - AND - Three years of experience in upper-level public airport management.
One additional year of the required experience will be accepted for each year of college.
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:
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:
For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf.
If you are unable to attach the required documents with your application, please submit them to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) days of filing your application, and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
Upper-level public airport management is defined as: High-level management experience in public use commercial-service or general aviation airport with significant responsibility in organizational leadership, airport operations, personnel management, financial and budgetary oversight, regulatory compliance, and coordination and communication with airport stakeholders.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts:
PART I: Two separate assessments including a Simulation Assessment and a Situational Judgment Test, weighted at 40%, measuring:
NOTE: Applicants will receive multiple email notifications for PART I. To ensure your scores are successfully recorded for PART I, applicants must complete all assessments. Failure to complete all assessments may result in forfeiture of your candidacy for this opportunity.
SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS AND SITUATIONAL JUDGMENT TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
PART II: An Evaluation of Training and Experience, weighted at 60%, assessing:
Professional/Technical Knowledge of
Airport operations, inspection, and maintenance
Airport rules, regulations, guidelines, and contracts
Airport budget and grant administration principles and practices
Airport noise abatement
Long-range airport or heliport planning
Airport project planning, funding, and implementation
Airport property management
Safety and First-Aid
Strategic Planning
Managing Performance
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Influencing and Negotiating
Written Communication
Using Technology
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 candidates 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 https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/.
An online preparation guide is available at https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/1181885_True-to-LifeLeaderSJTPrepGuide.pdf.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applicants who passed the assessments are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of 6 months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in Public Works as they occur.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS.
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.
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 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.
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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 candidates 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 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.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name: Neal Mondragon
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
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All 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 notifications to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test 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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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 you make and/or incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Please be as specific as possible. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please note that 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 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.
04
Do you have a Bachelors degree from an accredited* college or university?
05
Please specify the major of your Bachelors degree.
06
If your degree is not listed above, please indicate your area of specialization for your Bachelors degree.
Insert N/A, if Not Applicable
07
How many years of experience do you have in upper-level public airport management?
Upper-level public airport management is defined as: High-level management experience in public use commercial-service or general aviation airport with significant responsibility in organizational leadership, airport operations, personnel management, financial and budgetary oversight, regulatory compliance, and coordination and communication with airport stakeholders.
08
If you indicated you have experience in Question #7, in the text box below, you must briefly describe the duties you perform that supports your response. Only provide the experience(s) that supports your response in Question #7.
For each experience, please indicate the following information:
If you do not have any experience under this option, please write "DOES NOT APPLY".
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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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Department of Human Resources Countywide Talent Assessment Division TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION Assistant Chief, Airports Division
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 Assistant Chief, Airports Division position. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The assessment will evaluate the following competencies:
This assessment is weighted at 60%. All completed questionnaires will be scored according to standardized criteria.
Instructions for Completion
Carefully read the official County job bulletin for this examination.
You will receive points for each question based on the response(s) you provide. You will receive zero points for any question on which you do not provide a response.
For all questions in this T&E that include assisting or assisting in managing, please reference the following definition:
Certification Statement
By completing the following, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this T&E Questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may contact my supervisor(s) to verify the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions including removal from this examination.
Furthermore, I certify that I will not disclose the questions used in this examination to any candidate nor will I provide any information to anyone concerning anything related to the questions posed to me other than concerned parties in an official protest or appeal. I understand that violation of this agreement can result in my disqualification from this examination as provided by Civil Service Rules.
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How many years of formal supervisory experience do you possess in public airport management overseeing staff?
Public airport management is defined as experience performing airport management functions, including administrative, operations, planning, compliance, property management, budgeting, and/or project coordination for a public-use airport. This does not include non-airport-related management activities (e.g., airline ticketing, gate, baggage, customer service, or other airline passenger service functions).
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To receive credit for Question 10, in the textbox below, you must provide at least ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to your formal supervisory experience in public airport management as indicated above. Provide the following information:
If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
12
Which of the following have you performed at least one (1) time each when assisting in the preparation of an airport or airport division's annual operating budget*? (Select all that apply)
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To receive credit for Question 12, in the textbox below, you must provide at least ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to performing each responsibility related to assisting in the preparation of an airport or airport division's annual operating budget as selected above. For example, if you have experience compiling and analyzing operational and financial data at least 1 time and preparing draft annual operating budget documents and/or written justifications at least 1 time, you must provide a total of at least 2 examples (one for each responsibility selected above). Provide the following information:
If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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For Questions 14-22 below, please reference the following definition of airport capital improvement projects:
Airport capital improvement projects are defined as airport infrastructure or equipment projects (e.g., runway or taxiway improvements, pavement rehabilitation, facility upgrades).
How many airport capital improvement projects have you assisted with managing the following phase?
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To receive credit for Question 14, in the textbox below, you must provide at least ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to your experience assisting in managing the development of project scope and plans for an airport capital improvement project as indicated above. Provide the following information:
If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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How many airport capital improvement projects have you assisted with managing the following phase?
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To receive credit for Question 16, in the textbox below, you must provide at least ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to your experience assisting in managing the development of project budgets for an airport capital improvement project as indicated above. Provide the following information:
If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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How many airport capital improvement projects have you assisted with managing the following phase?
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To receive credit for Question 18, in the textbox below, you must provide at least ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to your experience assisting in managing or securing project funding for an airport capital improvement project as indicated above. Provide the following information:
If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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How many airport capital improvement projects have you assisted with managing the following phase?
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To receive credit for Question 20, in the textbox below, you must provide at least ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to your experience assisting in administering awarded funding for an airport capital improvement project as indicated above. Provide the following information:
If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
22
How many airport capital improvement projects have you assisted with managing the following phase?
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To receive credit for Question 22, in the textbox below, you must provide at least ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to your experience assisting in overseeing implementation of project design and construction for an airport capital improvement project as indicated above. Provide the following information:
If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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How many long-range airport or heliport planning projects have you assisted in managing*?
Note: This does not include capital improvement planning projects (e.g., construction, infrastructure upgrades, or equipment installation).
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To receive credit for Question 24, in the textbox below, you must provide at least ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to assisting in managing long-range airport or heliport planning projects as indicated above. Provide the following information:
If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Which of the following activities have you performed at least two (2) times each when assisting in managing airport properties*? (Select all that apply)
Note: To receive credit, you must have experience performing each activity at least 2 times individually. You cannot combine experience across activities to reach 2.
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To receive credit for Question 26, in the textbox below, you must provide at least ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to assisting in managing airport properties as indicated above. Provide the following information:
If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Which of the following entities have you independently coordinated with* on airport-related matters at least three (3) times each? (Select all that apply)
Airport-related matters include, but are not limited to, airport operational policies, regulatory compliance, planning activities, property or contractual matters, and/or airport equipment repair.
Note: To receive credit, you must have experience independently coordinating with each entity at least 3 times individually. You cannot combine experience across entities to reach 3.
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To receive credit for Question 28, in the textbox below, you must provide at least ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to independently coordinating with each entity on airport-related matters as selected above. For example, if you have experience coordinating with the FAA at least 3 times and State agencies at least 3 times, you must provide a total of at least 2 examples (one for each entity selected above). Provide the following information:
If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Which of the following entities have you performed at least three (3) times each when assisting in overseeing airport noise abatement programs and/or noise reporting requirements *? (Select all that apply)
Note: To receive credit, you must have experience performing each activity at least 3 times individually. You cannot combine experience across activities to reach 3.
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To receive credit for Question 30, in the textbox below, you must provide at least ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to performing each responsibility related to assisting in overseeing airport noise abatement programs and/or noise reporting requirements as selected above. For example, if you have experience receiving or documenting aircraft noise complaints or inquiries at least 3 times and educating airport users on noise abatement procedures or requirements at least 3 times, you must provide a total of at least 2 examples (one for each responsibility selected above). Provide the following information:
If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Please indicate the software application(s) and/or system(s) you have experience utilizing that have prepared you to effectively perform the duties of an Assistant Chief, Airports Division. (Select all that apply)
Examples of proficient use are listed after each device/software.
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To receive credit for Question 32, in the textbox below, you must provide at least ONE (1) assignment that illustrates your experience using each software application and/or system as selected above. Note - One project may count toward multiple software applications and/or systems. Provide the following information:
If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of involvement in an aviation association* for at least one (1) year within the last five (5) years while serving in public airport management?
Note: Select only your highest level of involvement. For example, if you have served in a leadership role in an aviation association and have participated in at least 1 activity, do not select the membership option.
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To receive credit for Question 34, in the textbox below, you must provide at least ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to serving as a member or as an officer, board member, or other leadership role in an aviation association as indicated above. You must also attach documentation that shows you have served as a member or as an officer, board member, or other leadership role in an aviation association (e.g., membership certificates or letters, position statements issued by the organization, professional membership cards, publications or presentations, event participation or contribution records). Provide the following information:
If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or 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