About the Department

 
Are you an organized and detail-oriented administrative professional who enjoys supporting complex projects and keeping operations running smoothly? The Engineering Department's Construction Management Section at the Carson Field Office is seeking an Office Assistant to provide critical administrative support to engineering and construction management staff. In this role, you will perform a variety of office support functions, including processing purchase requisitions and invoices, maintaining records and files, preparing correspondence and reports, coordinating information, and responding to inquiries from employees, contractors, vendors, and the public. The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-focused, proficient with office technology, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Join a dedicated team that plays an important role in supporting infrastructure projects that benefit the communities we serve throughout Los Angeles County.

• This position is not eligible for Telework.

• Perform a variety of clerical work including compiling, typing, proofreading, recording, filing and checking information for completeness and accuracy
• Type letters, memoranda, reports, purchase orders, forms and other material from rough drafts, notes or verbal instructions
• Receive and respond to inquiries from the public, employees, contractors, and vendors
• Create purchase requisitions
• Create invoice processing documents within a purchasing management system
• Use computer applications to enter data into forms and templates
• Answer the Districts' general telephone and route callers to the appropriate staff

Position Duties

For OFFICE ASSISTANT II: one (1) year of office support experience performing duties equivalent to or above the Office Assistant I level

Minimum Qualifications

• General office practices, procedure and equipment
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
• Standard business letter and report typing composition, formats and procedures
• Telephone/receptionist techniques and etiquette
• Office filing and record keeping methods
• Word processing, spreadsheet and e-mail software
• Basic mathematical calculations applied to business functions
• Database maintenance and record keeping

• Type 8,000 keystrokes per hour (KPH) 
• Perform routine clerical work including simple arithmetic calculations
• Prepare routine correspondence
• Learn and apply office procedures and policies
• Exercise independent judgment within prescribed parameters
• Operate a variety of office equipment including document copying and fax machines
• Operate a computer and utilize software applications
• Follow proper typing format for letters and reports
• Proofread for appropriate English grammar and punctuation
• Focus on the details of work content, work steps and final work products
• Organize work to be able to react to change as the situation requires
• Make business math calculations involving fractions, percentages, and common conversions
• Work effectively with various employees and customers

Other Qualifications

• All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.
• The selection process consists of a written test weighted at 50% and an interview weighted at 50% and will be the same for all qualified applicants.
• Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.
• The written test will be held on Thursday, July 9.

TO APPLY:NOTES:

• The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related reference check, DMV report, and a drug test.

Benefits

RETIREMENT
 

• CALPERS: The Districts belong to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and all monthly status new hires will be enrolled in CalPERS. Most new hires will be enrolled in the defined benefit formula of 2% @ 62 in accordance with the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and are required to contribute to the plan (7.75% for the 24/25 fiscal year).  Those who qualify based on current or previous public service may be enrolled in the defined benefit formula in place on December 31, 2012, which was 2% @ 55 and are considered “classic” members.  For “classic” members, the Districts pay the “employee share.”  Please contact the Human Resources Department for more information regarding contribution rates.  Although Districts employees are exempt from Social Security, employees are required by federal law to contribute a percentage of their salary for Medicare coverage.

 

• DEFERRED COMP MATCH:  For some bargaining units, the Districts provides a matching contribution to an eligible deferred compensation plan pursuant to Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.  The match with each paycheck will be the lesser of: 3% of the employee's base monthly salary as listed in the Salary Schedule; and the amount the employee is contributing with that paycheck.  The annual total combined employee and employer contribution are subject to IRS limits.

COMPENSATION
 
Employees receive annual salary increases until reaching step 5 of the salary range and are provided with opportunities to promote.  Cost of living adjustments are implemented annually in accordance with labor agreements.

 
HEALTH INSURANCE

• MEDICAL: Districts paid. Employees may choose from several HMO and Indemnity plans. As of January 1, 2026, the Districts contribute $2,417.99 per month for medical insurance. Depending on the choice of health plan, the Districts contribution covers all or a large portion of the premium for family coverage. 

 

• DENTAL: Districts paid.  Employees can choose from prepaid and indemnity dental plans.  The Districts pay the full premium for employee and dependent coverage.  The indemnity dental plan will has an annual in network maximum of $1,750, and an out of network maximum of $1,000.

 

• VISION: Employee paid.

 

• LIFE:  The Districts pay for a term life policy.  Employees can buy additional types and amounts of life insurance coverage at group rates.

LEAVE TIME

• VACATION: Employees receive 88 hours of paid vacation after one full year of service, increasing up to 128 hours per year after five years, 168 hours per year after 15 years and up to 208 hours after 25 years. Prior to one year of full service, employees are given partial vacation time on January 1, based on the time worked in the preceding year.

• SICK LEAVE: Eight hours of full-pay sick leave per month.

• PERSONAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 24 hours per calendar year from current sick leave for personal reasons. Some bargaining units allow up to 40 hours per calendar year from current sick leave for personal reasons.

• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE:   Employees may use up to 80 hours of paid parental leave for each birth, foster placement and/or adoption (regardless of the number of children involved) as determined by the parental leave policy.

HOLIDAYS
13 paid holidays and one-half paid holiday depending on the employee's work schedule. 
 
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement for approved accredited course work.

STUDENT LOAN PAYMENT REIMBURSEMENT

For some bargaining units, the Districts will provide student loan payment reimbursements for principal or interest paid by the employee on a qualified education loan incurred by the employee for the education of the employee.  The annual maximum reimbursement is $5,250 and the lifetime reimbursement limit is $21,000.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & OTHER BENEFITS 

• A rewarding career contributing to society and the environment.
• Flexible work schedules (e.g. 9/80 schedule) depending on the worksite.
• Clear policies and procedures.
• Health and safety programs.
• Carpool opportunities with monetary incentives depending on the worksite.

More detailed benefits information can be found here: Districts Benefits

NOTE: The provisions of this posting do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this posting may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Updated January 2, 2026

Supplemental Questions

01

Thank you for your interest in this Office Assistant job opportunity with the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts.

Your answers to the following Supplemental Questions are required for your application to be considered complete. The information that you provide will be evaluated "as-is," and you will not have a second chance to revise or clarify the information provided. Therefore, it is important to provide concise, organized, and easy to understand answers to each item.

VERY IMPORTANT: It is imperative that your responses reflect a true and accurate description of your background. Additionally, your answers must be supported by the information you have entered in your application profile. Responses that cannot be substantiated by information contained in your application profile will be deemed as invalid. Moreover, questions that ask you to provide a description of particular aspects related to your work experience must be fully described for your responses to be considered complete. A supplemental review of your responses will be conducted to validate them. Falsification, exaggeration, and misrepresentation will result in your disqualification and will likely bar you from future employment opportunities with Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts.

If you have questions regarding these instructions or the selection process in general, please contact Brandi Reyes at [email protected].

• I understand and agree with the above instructions.

02

I understand that the written exam for this position is scheduled for Thursday, July 9 and have made arrangements to be available on this date. If I'm not available, I agree to notify the analyst at [email protected] as soon as possible, but no later than one (1) day before the written exam.

• I understand and agree to the above instructions.

03

How many years of professional experience do you possess providing administrative support to engineering staff, including coordinating projects, preparing documents, maintaining records, and supporting engineering-related administrative activities?

• No experience, but willing to learn
• Less than one (1) year of experience
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3+ years

04

Please list the organization(s) where you gained the experience described in the previous question. For each, include:
name of the organization, your job title or role, and dates of employment. (Note: Each employer listed must also appear in the Work Experience section of your application, with complete details. “See resume” is not considered a complete answer.) If you have no experience, please enter "N/A".

05

How many years of professional experience do you possess performing financial support tasks such as submitting requisitions and processing invoices?

• No experience, but willing to learn
• Less than one (1) year of experience
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3+ years

06

Please list the organization(s) where you gained the experience described in the previous question. For each, include:
name of the organization, your job title or role, and dates of employment. (Note: Each employer listed must also appear in the Work Experience section of your application, with complete details. “See resume” is not considered a complete answer.) If you have no experience, please enter "N/A".

07

How many years of professional experience do you possess managing complex calendars using scheduling software such as Outlook?

• No experience, but willing to learn
• Less than one (1) year of experience
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3+ years

08

Please list the organization(s) where you gained the experience described in the previous question. For each, include:
name of the organization, your job title or role, and dates of employment. (Note: Each employer listed must also appear in the Work Experience section of your application, with complete details. “See resume” is not considered a complete answer.) If you have no experience, please enter "N/A".

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts

Address

1955 Workman Mill Road








Whittier, California, 90601

Website

http://www.lacsd.org