City of Los Angeles Personnel Department

The City of Los Angeles employs more than 45,000 people in a wide range of careers. Visit our website for information on current openings, including regular civil service positions, exempt and emergency appointment opportunities, in addition to internships!

The City of Los Angeles is a Mayor-Council-Commission form of government, as originally adopted by voters of the City of Los Angeles, effective July 1, 1925, and reaffirmed by a new Charter effective July 1, 2000. A Mayor, City Controller, and City Attorney are elected by City residents every four years. Fifteen City Council members representing fifteen districts are elected by the people for four-year terms, for a maximum of two terms. Members of Commissions are generally appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the City Council. General Managers of the various City departments are also appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council. Most employees of the City are subject to the civil service provisions of the City Charter.

The City of Los Angeles offers career opportunities in hundreds of different types of jobs, as well as transfer opportunities throughout its 42 departments, bureaus, and offices, giving you the chance at greater job diversity and satisfaction. With the City of Los Angeles, you’ll have a meaningful career that makes a valuable impact on the lives of your family, neighbors and community. Career development and promotional opportunities abound for those who begin their careers with the City. Most entry-level positions lead to a variety of career paths and to managerial/leadership positions for motivated and creative individuals who are interested in leading the City into the future!

Many departments offer a 9/80 work schedule for full-time employees (four 9-hour work days per week and a day off once every other week, for a total of 80 hours over two weeks).

A highly competitive benefits package includes an independent retirement plan to which both the employee and the City contribute, a multi-option deferred compensation plan, generous vacation and sick leave, 13 paid holidays per year, a flexible benefits plan including multi-option health coverage, dental and vision coverage, family and domestic partner leave. Benefits and insurance options cover health care, dental care, vision care, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, disability coverage, dependent care reimbursement accounts, and transit subsidies. for more information, please visit https://www.keepinglawell.com/.

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

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