County of Los Angeles, Department of Human Resources
Los Angeles, California
Employer Description
With a population of more than 10 million people, Los Angeles County has more residents than any county in the nation, and within its boundaries are 88 cities. It is rich in cultural diversity and home to world-renowned museums, theaters, the nation’s motion picture industry, major universities and numerous five-star restaurants. The mountains, deserts, and the beautiful Pacific Ocean, along with some of the world’s finest urban recreational attractions, are freeway close.
The County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors who are elected on a non-partisan basis and serve four-year terms. As the governing body, the Board of Supervisors serves as both the executive and legislative authority of the largest and most complex county government in the United States. A change in the governing structure of the County has all Department Heads reporting to the Chief Executive Officer with the exception of elected officials (Assessor, District Attorney, and Sheriff), the Fire Chief, the Auditor-Controller, the County Counsel, and the Executive Officer of the Board of Supervisors.
The County has an annual budget in excess of $22 billion, and 37 major administrative units or departments serve the needs of the County’s population. The County employs over 100,000 full-time personnel to serve its diverse population.
With a population of more than 10 million people, Los Angeles County has more residents than any county in the nation, and within its boundaries are 88 cities. It is rich in cultural diversity and home to world-renowned museums, theaters, the nation’s motion picture industry, major universities and numerous five-star restaurants. The mountains, deserts, and the beautiful Pacific Ocean, along with some of the world’s finest urban recreational attractions, are freeway close.
The County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors who are elected on a non-partisan basis and serve four-year terms. As the governing body, the Board of Supervisors serves as both the executive and legislative authority of the largest and most complex county government in the United States. A change in the governing structure of the County has all Department Heads reporting to the Chief Executive Officer with the exception of elected officials (Assessor, District Attorney, and Sheriff), the Fire Chief, the Auditor-Controller, the County Counsel, and the Executive Officer of the Board of Supervisors.
The County has an annual budget in excess of $22 billion, and 37 major administrative units or departments serve the needs of the County’s population. The County employs over 100,000 full-time personnel to serve its diverse population.
