CHIEF AIRPORTS ENGINEER I

Job Description:

CHIEF AIRPORTS ENGINEER I

Description

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Job Description

The Department of World Airports is seeking for a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual to be hired as a Chief Airports Engineer I in lieu of II to assist the Airport Development Group Division (ADG). This position is authorized to be filled at the Chief Airports Engineer I level, based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Work Schedule :

A full-time schedule is expected throughout the emergency appointment. Work hours will be based on operational needs and documented on an Employee Workweek Schedule form. A minimum of three (3) in-office days per week is required, subject to change based on operational needs. Flexibility in work hours and in-office attendance may be required to support business and operational demands.

Duties and Responsibilities:

A Chief Airports Engineer plans, organizes and directs the work of employees engaged in performing all engineering work in the Los Angeles World Airports; develops overall engineering plans and specifications and assists management in developing general plans and policies for the Los Angeles World Airports; applies sound supervisory standards and techniques in building and maintaining an effective workforce; and does related work.

Requirements / Minimum Qualifications:

Please review the last Chief Airports Engineer Bulletin linked below:
Class Specifications | CHIEF AIRPORTS ENGINEER | Class Spec Details

How to apply

All interested candidates must complete a City Employment Application, which can be obtained by clicking on the Application button above or downloaded from the City's website at https://personnel.lacity.gov/application.pdf , and include a resume.

The City application and resume must be emailed to: [email protected] by 4:00PM, Friday July 31st, 2026. Please include in the SUBJECT LINE: Chief Airports Engineer-Last name, First name - Emergency Appointment (ADG)

To identify the most qualified individuals, the selection process may consist of any or all the following methods: a review of candidate applications and resumes, an interview, and/or supplemental exercise to be determined later. The application period will close on the last day and time to report provided above. Incomplete applications will not be considered as ADG-HR will request advisement. Please be sure to review the attached Position Description.

Emergency Appointment

An emergency appointment is not a regular appointment. It is a temporary appointment which does not require that you successfully compete in the Civil Service examination process. The appointment may not exceed one year and must be terminated immediately when a regular appointment can be made from an eligible list. No emergency appointment can exceed one year. (City Charter Section 1013).

Closing Date/Time: 7/31/26