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    City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Reviews

    Updated Aug 15, 2019

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    3.7
    83%
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    1. "Good Place"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Engineer 

      I have been working at City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works full-time

      Pros

      Good Place to work, I like it

      Cons

      Nothing bad to say about my work

      City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works2019-08-16
    2. Helpful (1)

      "Civil Engineering L.A County"

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      Former Employee - Civil Engineer in Los Angeles, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works full-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      This is a great firm to work for if you are lucky to get your chance through the front door. They have all the benefits one can imagine. If you have a good colleague you will get some good training; everything is teachable. No late nights learning the material. They dont expect much of you. If you like city construction, hydraulics, structural and transportation this is the place to be. They really do quite a variety of project per month. There is so many employees there will always be someone to help you.

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      Cons

      Although getting through the front door is not easy. The interviews are quite brutal and devastating. You will never get a result or feedback on your performance. So always plan ahead and don't throw all your eggs in one basket. Remember Private pays more.

      Advice to Management

      More people are needed for the interview panel.

      City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works2019-06-13
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    3. "Conscious bias"

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      Current Employee - GIS Specialist in Los Angeles, CA

      I have been working at City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Good pay and benefits. 40 hour or 9/80 work week available.

      Cons

      Conscious bias on women. Woman assigned medial tasks while the men get the more challenging jobs. Prior experience and education is not considered.

      Advice to Management

      Work towards all an inclusive work place.

      City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works2019-06-06

    4. "Not For Me"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Los Angeles, CA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook

      I have been working at City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works full-time

      Pros

      You get one hour for lunch. City benefits. You can choose your schedule.

      Cons

      Boring. You'll develop physical issues from sitting at the desk. All your co-workers seem fake with fake laughs. People seem like they're not interested in working but to chat away in the halls about first world problems or some shin dig they did or plan to do in the weekend.

      Advice to Management

      Be more professional and put effort into training employees.

      City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works2019-03-05

    5. "Great Staff"

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      I have been working at City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works

      Pros

      Great work-life balance plus a good pay

      Cons

      none, although work might get a bit boring depending on the department

      City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works2019-01-21

    6. "Civil Engineering Associate"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee 

      I have been working at City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works full-time

      Pros

      lots of exciting projects from small to large scale. lots of nice people

      Cons

      promotions are based on politics rather than competence.

      City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works2018-08-24

    7. "Stable"

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      Current Employee - Management Analyst in Los Angeles, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Stable working place. I enjoy being able to help the community and the ability to Robinhood for those who were wronged.

      Cons

      Takes forever to innovate. Slow bureaucratic change. Slow salary growth. Takes forever to make a competitive private entity salary. Old IT management.

      Advice to Management

      Instruct middle management to effectively manage.

      City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works2018-02-06

    8. "TRUCK DRIVER"

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      Current Employee - Local Truck Driver in Los Angeles, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      I'm a Great Truck Driver with Experience

      Cons

      I need a job and I would love to work with you your Company

      Advice to Management

      I would love to work n be a team employee with Public Works

      City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works2018-01-10

    9. "Disillusioned assignment"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Los Angeles, CA

      I have been working at City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Great pay, vacation, and holidays. Most of the people are very friendly and helpful.

      Cons

      Employees may be assigned to projects they didn't really want or do not match a person's skill set based on past experience or educational background.

      Advice to Management

      Promote based on merit, not politics or bias. Assign work assignments based on an employee's skills and rotate work assignments. Not everyone can tolerate being stuck with the same task for years. If you don't know what an employee's background experience is, ask.

      City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works2017-09-24

    10. "Civil Engineer Associate I"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Associate Civil Engineer in Los Angeles, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Learn a lot in a short period of time. Lots of different training opportunities. Smooth work life balance, and managers who care that want you to succeed. Tons of room for growth and development.. I'm currently in my first rotation in engineering services. It's not the most exciting thing in the world, but I there is a lot of work and I never get bored.

      Cons

      Rotations are about 1.5 years long.

      City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works2017-03-13
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