Los Angeles County
  • SUPPLY OFFICER I / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

  • LOS ANGELES COUNTY
  • Los Angeles, California United States View Map

Job Description

Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH

EXAM NUMBER: b2373A-EA
OPEN COMPETITIVE - Emergency

FILING START DATE: 09/15/2026 at 9 AM
This examination will remain open until the needs of the posting are met


The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Supply Officer I vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Supply Officer I.

DEFINITION:
Has comprehensive responsibility for supply and related functions in a large department.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocated to this class report to a higher-level manager, and typically direct through subordinate supervisors a staff of approximately 12 or more positions performing procurement, warehousing, distribution of supplies, equipment and services, and related functions in a large department.

Incumbents must exercise thorough knowledge of Countywide and departmental purchasing and warehousing policies and procedures. In addition, incumbents must have the ability to manage the work of others, deal effectively with subordinates and the public, collaborate and coordinate operations with other offices and agencies, develop and make recommendations for the solution of supply-related operational issues, and access and retrieve procurement and warehousing information.

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