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Jennifer Kong is an Environmental Engineer with the City of Los Angeles. She graduated from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and a master’s degree in ecotoxicology at Oakland University.

Ms Kong has built a career with Sanitation for over 20 years, she worked in industrial waste compliance and recycled water programs, and is currently in financial management securing grant funding for Sanitation’s many infrastructure projects. At her leisure, she enjoys a good book and cooking, she also enjoys traveling and water sports.

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Bright Future in Engineering: Career with Public Works

December 13, 2024

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Why Engineering?

Diverse and dynamic job market
Cutting-edge technology and innovation
Problem-solving and creativity
Career with tangible impact
Competitive salary and benefits

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Engineering Disciplines

Civil Engineer: Infrastructure Development, Urban Planning, Disaster Response and Recovery

Mechanical Engineer: Equipment Design and Maintenance, Energy Efficiency

Electrical Engineer: Power Systems, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity

Environmental Engineer: Pollution Control, Water Resource Management

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Civil Engineering: Infrastructure Development: Designing and overseeing the construction of roads, bridges, dams, and other public works projects.

Urban Planning: Developing plans for sustainable urban growth, including transportation systems, water supply, and waste management.

Disaster Response and Recovery: Assisting in disaster relief efforts and rebuilding infrastructure damaged by natural disasters.

Mechanical Engineering: Equipment Design and Maintenance: Designing and maintaining machinery used in government facilities, such as power plants, water treatment plants, and military equipment.

Energy Efficiency: Developing energy-efficient technologies and strategies for government buildings and operations.

Electrical Engineering: Power Systems: Designing and maintaining electrical power systems, including power grids and distribution networks.

Telecommunications: Developing and managing telecommunications infrastructure, such as fiber optic networks and wireless communication systems.

Environmental Engineering: Pollution Control: Developing and implementing strategies to reduce pollution and protect the environment. Water Resource Management: Managing water resources, including water quality and supply.

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A day in the life of an engineer

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Civil Service Hiring Process

The City of Los Angeles uses a civil service system of employment and promotion based on merit, fairness, and equal employment opportunities.

Job search and Online Application submission at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity
Civil Service Examination

Exam format vary, written advisory essay and oral interview

Eligibility List (based on performance)
Hiring Department Interview
Job Offer

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Student Engineer

Hourly Wage: $20.81 to $38.83 Compensation is linked to class standing

Flexible schedule, designed to work around your academics Exempt PT position (maximum 950 hours per year or roughly 20 hours per week)

Gain valuable work experience, which helps you compete for full time positions

Engineering Associate

Annual Starting Salary: $88,385 + annual increases Levels I, II, III, IV (P.E. bonus)

Generous pension

Flexible work week (5/40 or 9/80)

14 paid holidays plus sick and vacation time Health and dental coverage, and family leave

Civil service protections and tuition reimbursement Training and career development

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LA Regional Food Bank

Special Events

LASAN Social

Day of Service

Community Outreach

Earth Day LA

Dodgers Night

Open House Events

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Stay Connected

Contact your school's Career Center

Send us an email

ani.marukyan@lacity.org

Utilize Handshake

or the system used by your school

instagram.com/lacitysan

facebook.com/lacitysan

twitter.com/lacitysan

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pinterest.com/lacitysan

lacitysan.eventbrite.com

linkedin.com/company/lacitysan

nextdoor.com/agency/la-sanitation

youtube.com/c/LASanitationEnvironment

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Thank You

LA Sanitation & Environment www.lacitysan.org/pgl