HOW TO APPLY FOR A CITY JOB

The City of Los Angeles uses a civil service system of employment and promotion. The civil service system is based on the principles of merit, fairness and equal employment opportunities. The process begins with submitting an online application.

If you are:

  1. Not a current City employee with civil service status, you can find jobs for which we are currently accepting applications at governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity.
  2. Are a current City employee with civil service status, you can find promotional opportunities for which we are currently accepting applications at governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity/promotionaljobs.

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HOW TO RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION IF THE JOB YOU ARE INTERESTED IN IS NOT OPEN FOR FILING?

If the job you are interested in applying for is not currently open for filing, you may complete an electronic notification request by visiting governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity/classspecs. Select the position that interests you and then click “Subscribe.” Complete the online form, including a valid email that you check regularly.

If the job you are interested in should open for filing within a year of submitting the online notification request, you will receive a notice via email informing you that it is now time to submit your application. After one year, you will need to renew your notification request by simply following the instructions on the renewal reminder email.