Disaster Services Specialist - Emergency Appointment

Job Description

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, October 21, 2026 until Monday, October 26, 2026 before 5:00 p.m.(PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m.(PT) on Monday, October 26, 2026, to be accepted.

EXAM NUMBER: AG1517A-FR
The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires , including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

Aging and Disabilities is seeking qualified candidates to fill an emergency Disaster Services Specialist vacancy related to this unprecedented natural disaster.

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 Disaster Services Specialist.

Essential Job Functions

Assists in developing, coordinating, evaluating, and monitoring of the County's disaster and emergency requirements, and devises plans to respond to, or mitigate disastrous events.

Assists in developing long-range plans for the Countywide emergency preparedness and disaster services system.

Consults with departmental, city, county, state, federal, and local governments and private agencies to develop multi-disciplinary and multi-agency approaches to the provisions of emergency services.

Develops educational materials and programs related to emergency preparedness and disaster services, and represents the department through speaking engagements as directed.

Initiates and conducts research in the field of emergency preparedness and disaster services.

Represents the manager at meetings, conferences, workshops, and other forums.

Interprets program policies and concepts to department staff, other County departments, other agencies, and interested groups and individuals in the community.

May act for the manager in the latter's absence.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
Four years of highly responsible administrative*, advisory**, or staff*** experience analyzing and resolving problems of organization, programs, systems and procedures, or planning demonstrating knowledge, skills, and abilities required in program planning, organizational management and public relations. One year of the required experience must have been in a disaster or emergency services program.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must be willing and able to respond during emergencies and disaster activations, which may require reporting on short notice; working evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended or irregular hours; and reporting to Emergency Operations Centers, Department Operations Centers, field offices, or other assigned locations throughout Los Angeles County.

*Administrative capacity is defined as experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and general management.

**Advisory capacity is defined as one who, as an expert in a specialized field, expresses views, provides opinions, and recommends courses of action to be taken on problems present by by others for resolution.

***Staff capacity is defined as experience at the senior level with extensive knowledge of program related area, processes and procedures, and experience in the specific subject matter.

LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS
II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience developing, implementing, or coordinating emergency preparedness, response, recovery, or mitigation activities involving individuals with access and functional needs (AFN).
• Knowledge of AFN principles and practices, including function-based approaches such as the Communication, Maintaining Health, Independence, Support and Safety, and Transportation (C-MIST) framework.
• Experience developing or implementing policies, procedures, protocols, operational plans, or other frameworks that define organizational roles and responsibilities.
• Experience applying accessibility and inclusive emergency planning principles, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accessible communications, and language access.
• Experience conducting community engagement, outreach, training, exercises, or preparedness activities involving individuals with access and functional needs and organizations that serve AFN populations.
• Experience using demographic, geographic, program, or service-delivery information to identify AFN populations, community needs, service gaps, available resources, and potential impacts during emergencies.
• Training in incident command, emergency operations, emergency public/media communications, and/or multiagency coordination.

Additional Information

EXAM CONTENT
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add adagrecruitmentteam@lacounty.onmicrosoft.com as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com , and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Dept Contact Name: AD Recruitment Team
Dept Contact Email: ADAGRecruitmentTeam@lacounty.onmicrosoft.com
Teletype Number: (800) 735-2929

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Closing Date/Time: 10/26/2026 5:00 PM Pacific