Job Overview
PROJECT ASSISTANT
TEMPORARY EXEMPT JOB OPPORTUNITY
DATE: September 24, 2026
TO: ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
LOCATION:
Various locations across LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN)
WORK SCHEDULE:
Total work hours limited to less than 1,000 hours in a 12-month period; schedule varies based on operational need.
SALARY RANGE:
$30.40/hr as of February 2026
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
1. High School Diploma or GED
2. Must be at least 18 years of age
3. Have proof of identity and legal right to work in the United States
4. Basic computer knowledge
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A Project Assistant performs a variety of entry-level professional work for a special project or program such as planning and implementing the delivery of a program, performing client in-take, compiling data regarding the program, preparing reports, publicizing the program, and other duties associated with special projects and programs. A Project Assistant may monitor and coordinate programs or projects that have well-defined guidelines or procedures.
METHOD OF EVALUATING CANDIDATES:
Based on departmental need, applications on file will be reviewed by the hiring division in order to identify candidates whose knowledge, skills, and experience best meet the specific duties of the position(s). These candidates will be contacted for further information and consideration, which may include an oral interview or an application review. The hiring division may contact present and former supervisors as part of the selection process.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates interested in applying for this position must email a City Application. You can download an application online at: http://per.lacity.org/Application.pdf. The application must be scanned and emailed to: EMAIL: san.jobapplications@lacity.org
The subject line should read: PROJECT ASSISTANT
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
You may apply for this position once every six (6) months. All applications received will be kept on file for six (6) months before removal from the database. Subsequent applications submitted before the six month period has expired will not be considered.