APPLICATION DEVELOPER I

Los Angeles County Public Works — United States

Salary: $87k - $111k · Schedule: Compressed Week · Work model: Hybrid

Skills: Analyzing Information, Deductive Reasoning, Quality Assurance, Software Development, Troubleshooting, .NET

Job Description

County of Los Angeles

APPLICATION DEVELOPER I

SALARY

$7,275.28 - $9,287.00 Monthly

$87,303.36 - $111,444.00 Annually

LOCATION

Los Angeles County, CA

JOB TYPE

Full time

JOB NUMBER

C2520W

DEPARTMENT

PUBLIC WORKS

OPENING DATE

08/03/2026

CLOSING DATE

8/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

SALARY

$7,275.28 - $9,287.00 Monthly

$87,303.36 - $111,444.00 Annually

LOCATION

Los Angeles County, CA

JOB TYPE

Full time

JOB NUMBER

C2520W

DEPARTMENT

PUBLIC WORKS

OPENING DATE

08/03/2026

CLOSING DATE

8/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

C2520W

FILING PERIOD

We will be accepting online applications from 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, to be accepted.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from anyone.

Why Work For Us?

With more than 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:

If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification with your application. If you are unable to attach the supporting documentation, you may e-mail them within five (5) calendar days from the last day of filing period to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.

Essential Job Functions

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

For more information, please view the classification specification: Application Developer I.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

OPTION I: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree* in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field**.

OPTION II: Two (2) years of recent***, full-time experience coding, testing, and debugging one or more application systems.

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:

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:

*To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited with your application or email it to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) calendar days from the end of the filing period. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted.

For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

**Examples of closely related degrees include: Computer Systems Analysis, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Computer Networks, Artificial Intelligence, and Information Technology.

***Recent is defined as: Experience gained within the last three (3) years.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT

The examination will consist of TWO (2) Parts:

Part I: AMultiple Choice and/or Simulation Assessment(s), weighted at 60%, assessing:

  • 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

MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Part II: An Evaluation ofTraining and Experience, weighted at 40%, measuring:

  • Professional/Technical Knowledge of Computer Software Applications
  • Professional/Technical Knowledge of Common Computer Programming

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 applicants prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:

Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list for a period of 12 months. We will use the list to fill vacancies in Public Works 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.

SAltamirano@pw.lacounty.gov

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talentcentral@shl.com

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donot-reply@amcatmail.com

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 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 a applicant’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: Sasha Altamirano Gonzalez

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

EmployerCounty of Los Angeles

Address

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Websitehttp://hr.lacounty.gov

EmployerCounty of Los AngelesWebsitehttp://hr.lacounty.govAddress

Los Angeles, California, 90010

APPLICATION DEVELOPER I Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 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.

I understand the above information and instructions.

  • QUESTION 2 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.

I understand the above information and instructions.

  • QUESTION 3 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.

I understand the above information and instructions.

  • QUESTION 4 Do you have a Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university?

*To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution with your application or email it to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) calendar days from the end of the filing period. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted.

Yes, and I have attached a copy to my application.

Yes, and I will email a copy to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) calendar days from the last day of the filing period.

No, I do not possess a Bachelor's degree.

  • QUESTION 5 Please specify the major of your Bachelor's degree.

Computer Science

Information Systems

Computer Systems Analysis

Software Engineering

Computer Engineering

Management Information Systems

Computer Networks

Artificial Intelligence

Information Technology

Degree is not listed

I do not possess a Bachelor's degree

  • QUESTION 6 If your degree is not listed above, please indicate your area of specialization for your Bachelor's degree.

Insert N/A, if Not Applicable

  • QUESTION 7 If you have a Bachelor's degree or higher, please attach a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution to your application or email it to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) calendar days from the last day of the filing period. If you fail to attach a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution to your application and/or fail to email your copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution to the e-mail address listed on the bulletin, your application will be rejected.

I understand the above information.

  • QUESTION 8 How many years of recent***, full-time experience do you have coding, testing, and debugging one or more application systems?

***Recent is defined as experience gained within the last three (3) years.

2 years or more

1 year to less than 2 years

Less than 1 year

N/A - Not Applicable

  • QUESTION 9 If you indicated you have experience in Question #8, 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 #8.

For each experience, please indicate the following information:

  • Position Title
  • Employer
  • Immediate Supervisor name(s) and phone number
  • Approximate dates of your experiences From (mm/yr) - To (mm/yr)
  • Number of hours worked per week
  • Describe duties in detail

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.

  • QUESTION 10Instructions: Questions 11 through 20 are a self-assessment of your Training and Experience as it relates to the Application Developer I position. The Training and Experience Evaluation is weighted at 40% of your final exam score. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The assessment will evaluate your knowledge, skills, and abilities gained in the following areas:

Professional/Technical Knowledge of Computer Software Applications

Professional/Technical Knowledge of Common Computer Programming

In order to receive credit for your responses, please make sure to provide any supporting work history when prompted. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.

Certification Statement

By completing the following self-assessment, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this training and experience questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may verify the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or intentional omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions that may include removal from this examination and dismissal from County employment.

I have read and understood the above instructions.

  • QUESTION 11 Please indicate your highest level of experience using computer software applications such as office applications, database management tools, Integrated Development Environment (IDE) tools, project tracking tools, or similar software systems.

Used software applications to complete basic tasks or assignments

Used multiple software applications regularly to complete technical or analytical work assignments

Configured, customized, troubleshot, or maintained software applications or development environments

Led projects, trained staff, or provided technical guidance regarding software applications or systems

None of the above

  • QUESTION 12 To receive credit for Question 11, in the textbox below, please describe your experience(s) using computer software applications such as office applications, database management tools, Integrated Development Environment (IDE) tools, project tracking tools, or similar software systems. For each experience, include the following information: • Official Payroll Title

• Employer and Department

• Dates of Employment: FROM (mm/yy) – TO (mm/yy)

• Supervisor name and contact information (phone number and email)

• Number of hours worked per week

• Duties you performed using computer software applications such as office applications, database management tools, Integrated Development Environment (IDE) tools, project tracking tools, or similar software systems as indicated in Question 11

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.

  • QUESTION 13 Please indicate which of the following computer software applications or tools you have experience using. (Select all that apply)

Office productivity applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)

Database management tools (e.g., SQL Server Management Studio, Oracle, Postgres)

Integrated Development Environment (IDE) tools (e.g., Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code)

Cloud-based collaboration or project management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, GitHub)

Data visualization or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

Version control tools (e.g., Git, GitHub)

None of the above

  • QUESTION 14 To receive credit for Question 13, in the textbox below, please describe the computer software applications or tools you have experience using as a regular part of your job duties, providing one (1) example for EACH type of computer software application or tool that was selected. For each experience, include the following information: • Official Payroll Title

• Employer and Department

• Dates of Employment: FROM (mm/yy) – TO (mm/yy)

• Supervisor name and contact information (phone number and email)

• Number of hours worked per week

• Duties you performed while using computer software applications or tools as indicated in Question 13

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.

  • QUESTION 15 Please indicate your highest level of experience troubleshooting, maintaining, or supporting software applications, databases, or technical systems.

Assisted with troubleshooting or resolving basic software issues

Independently troubleshooting software applications, databases, or system-related issues

Modified configurations, settings, or workflows to improve functionality or efficiency

Led troubleshooting efforts, coordinated system support activities, or provided technical guidance to others

None of the above

  • QUESTION 16 To receive credit for Question 15, in the textbox below, please describe your experience(s) troubleshooting, maintaining, or supporting software applications, databases, or technical systems. For each experience, include the following information: • Official Payroll Title

• Employer and Department

• Dates of Employment: FROM (mm/yy) – TO (mm/yy)

• Supervisor name and contact information (phone number and email)

• Number of hours worked per week

• Duties you performed related to troubleshooting, maintaining, or supporting software applications, databases, or technical systems as indicated in Question 15

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.

  • QUESTION 17 Please indicate your highest level of experience developing, modifying, or maintaining computer programming code or scripts.

Reviewed or edited existing code or scripts

Developed basic code or scripts for work assignments or projects

Independently developed and maintained application, web, or database programming solutions

Led programming projects, reviewed code developed by others, or provided technical guidance related to software development

None of the above

  • QUESTION 18 To receive credit for Question 17, in the textbox below, please describe your experience(s) developing, modifying, or maintaining computer programming code or scripts. For each experience, include the following information: • Official Payroll Title

• Employer and Department

• Dates of Employment: FROM (mm/yy) – TO (mm/yy)

• Supervisor name and contact information (phone number and email)

• Number of hours worked per week

• Duties you performed developing, modifying, or maintaining computer programming code or scripts as indicated in Question 17

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.

  • QUESTION 19 Please indicate which of the following programming languages or technologies you have experience using. (Select all that apply)

SQL

HTML/CSS

JavaScript

C# or .NET programming languages/frameworks

Python

ColdFusion

API development or integration technologies

Cloud computing platforms (e.g., Azure)

None of the above

  • QUESTION 20 To receive credit for Question 19, in the textbox below, please describe the programming languages or technologies you have experience using as a regular part of your job duties, providing one (1) example for EACH programming language or technology that was selected. For each experience, include the following information:

• Official Payroll Title

• Employer and Department

• Dates of Employment: FROM (mm/yy) – TO (mm/yy)

• Supervisor name and contact information (phone number and email)

• Number of hours worked per week

• Duties you performed in using programming languages or technologies as indicated in Question 19

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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