APPLICATION DEVELOPER I

Filing period: 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.

About the role

Los Angeles County Public Works is the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation, with more than 4,000 employees offering over 500 different types of career opportunities. As part of the County’s diverse workforce, you’ll have the chance to promote professional and personal growth in a rewarding and exciting work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and modifies application programs under supervision, following program specifications by coding, testing, and debugging, and adhering to 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 systems or complex enhancements.
• Meets with business customers to gather business requirements according to specifications.
• Performs quality assurance testing for application development or modification under supervision.
• Troubleshoots application problems.
• Writes and executes programs that manipulate data.
• Reviews technical documents and user manuals.
• Installs application software.

Requirements

• Option I: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field (e.g., Computer Systems Analysis, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Computer Networks, Artificial Intelligence, or Information Technology).
• Option II: Two years of recent, full-time experience coding, testing, and debugging one or more application systems. "Recent" is defined as experience gained within the last three years.
• Valid California Class C Driver License or ability to use alternative transportation for job-related essential functions.
• Physical ability to perform light administrative and clerical duties, including occasional light lifting up to 10 pounds, bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

To receive credit for education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents (diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution) with your application. Documents must show the date the degree was conferred and be in English or accompanied by a translation. International degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database.

Examination Content

The examination consists of two parts:

• Part I (60% weight): Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment evaluating:
  • 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

  Note: This part is not reviewable by candidates per Civil Service Rule 7.19.

• Part II (40% weight): Evaluation of Training and Experience measuring:
  • Professional/Technical Knowledge of Computer Software Applications
  • Professional/Technical Knowledge of Common Computer Programming

Applicants must achieve 70% or higher on the combined score of Parts I and II to be placed on the eligible list.

Benefits

Los Angeles County offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information, visit https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/.

Additional Information

• Applicants who pass the assessment(s) are placed on an eligibility list for 12 months, which will be used to fill vacancies in Public Works as they occur.
• Testing accommodations are available for applicants who require them. Documentation from a qualified medical provider or professional may be required.
• If you have taken identical test components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination.
• Study guides and test preparation resources are available at:
  • https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/
  • https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests
  • LA County Online Assessment Preparation Series

For questions about this recruitment, contact Sasha Altamirano Gonzalez at PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov or (626) 458-2141.