INVESTIGATOR II / Emergency Appointment Fire

Job Description

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

The application filing period will begin on September 28 , 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

EXAM NUMBER: C2915A-FR

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires , including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Investigator IIvacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Investigator II .

Essential Job Functions

An Investigator II is responsible for a combination of the following job functions:

• Conducts investigations and coordinates and prepares responses to interrogatories, admissions, request for documents, specific information, witness requests and declarations of non-involvement related to litigation regarding County properties, including hospitals, roads, parks, sewers, flood control channels, bike paths and public buildings.
• Conducts investigations to prepare official departmental reports of investigations in response to claims for damage involving County property and operations.
• Evaluates and screens claims identifying sensitive cases which could result in high departmental visibility or large monetary awards or settlements.
• Makes recommendations to the third-party administrator based on the evaluation of the draft responses received from division representatives and the facts of the incidents of complex civil cases.
• Examines the scene of accidents, locates and identifies requisite material evidence such as photos, maps, exhibits and records findings in preparation of possible future litigation.
• Interviews and obtains information from witnesses and determines whether there is sufficient basis for witnesses to be subpoenaed for court testimony.
• Accepts and responds to subpoenas made to the County of Los Angeles or individual County departments.
• Monitors lawsuit case workload and evaluates new lawsuit cases to assign to staff.

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

OPTION I: One year of experience as an Investigator I*.

OPTION II: Graduation from an accredited** college or university with a Bachelor's degree AND Three years of experience in the conduct of civil and/or administrative investigations including the review, analysis, report preparation, and assisting in the settlement and adjudication of accident cases.

OPTION III: Graduation from an accredited** college or university with a Bachelor's degree and possession of a paralegal certificate obtained through completion of a paralegal training program*** approved by the American Bar Association, the California Department of Education, or by an equivalent accrediting agency from another state AND One year of the required experience.

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.

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.

You MUST meet the requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

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 qualify, applicants must have County status as an Investigator I evidenced by holding such payroll title in the County of Los Angeles for the required period of time. No out-of-class experience will be accepted.

**To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution with your application or within five calendar (5) days from the date of filing the application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system.

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

*** To receive credit, include a copy of the paralegal certificate received upon completion of a paralegal training program approved by the American Bar Association, the California Department of Education, or by an equivalent accrediting agency from another state within five (5) business days from the date of filing the application

If you are unable to attach the required documents with your application, please submit them to [email protected] within five (5) calendar days from the date of filing the application, and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.

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

EXAM CONTENT:
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

Additional Information

APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address.

Please add [email protected] , [email protected] , [email protected] , and [email protected] , as well as the domains dpw.lacounty.gov and hr.lacounty.gov , to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application as soon as possible as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

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 candidates 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 OF USER ID, E-MAIL 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 candidate’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: Neal Mondragon
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: [email protected]
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

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