Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
C1004B-EA
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
FILING PERIOD We will begin accepting applications on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT).
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
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 County of Los Angeles Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Administrative Services Manager III 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.
Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those wh o successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Administrative Services Manager III . Essential Job Functions
Positions allocable to this management-level class are typically located in the central administrative office of line departments and report to a higher-level manager. Incumbents are responsible for directing, through subordinate, professional administrative supervisors, a section composed of multiple units responsible for providing professional administrative services in such areas as human resources, budget, finance, contracts and other closely related administrative functional areas. Assignments require the use of care and discretion in the handling of confidential and sensitive information used to either make decisions which significantly impact departmental programs and administrative operations, or support decisions made by higher-level management.
An Administrative Services Manager III is responsible for a combination of the following job functions: - Plans, organizes, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of the assigned section; with subordinate supervisors and staff, develops, implements and monitors work plans to achieve goals and objectives; contributes to development of the division budget.
- Manages, supervises and oversees the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, programs, policies, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives and standards; identifies and works with supervisors and staff to research and act on opportunities to improve or maximize section performance, efficiency and effectiveness; develops performance metrics and evaluates section performance.
- Manages section staff by establishing performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly evaluates performance and provides training, coaching and mentoring for performance improvement; recommends performance recognition when warranted; interviews and selects new staff; subject to concurrence of higher level management, initiates and recommends disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Rules and County policies.
- Prepares and/or directs the preparation of, and reviews, a variety of documents such as Board letters and memos, as well as reports and business correspondence to executive management and the Chief Executive Office or other centralized department, or external regulatory agencies, often of a highly sensitive nature requiring the exercise of organizational acumen; uses appropriate software programs (e.g., word processing, desktop publishing, presentation, database and spreadsheet) to create materials in a variety of formats and approaches in order to effectively communicate information to various audiences (e.g., governing boards, executive management, the Chief Information Office, County Counsel, departmental personnel, and members of the public).
- Directs and oversees highly complex and sensitive research assignments requiring a substantial depth of analysis using qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods; defines study parameters and objectives, and develops statistical and information-gathering processes to ensure the quality, integrity, validity and relevance of data obtained for analysis and decision making purposes.
- Interacts with individuals from a variety of organizations (e.g., Board deputies, management from centralized County agencies, members from municipalities, State and federal legislative bodies, and other external agencies) to represent the department on highly sensitive, contentious and confidential issues; makes presentations, provides advice and/or consultation services, resolves conflicts, mediates disputes, and negotiates agreements; coordinates activities with County central agency and departmental staff, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, etc., to ensure that programs are successfully implemented.
- Actively participates in the development of options, programs, services and positions that meet objectives and best balance the interests of various stakeholders; provides the highest level of technical review on the development of programs and/or policies designed to address problems or improve operations, through strategic advocacy.
- Oversees auditing activities and the ongoing evaluation of processes and programs to ensure effectiveness, efficiencies and compliance, as well as to ensure that processes are capable and stable, and programs are proceeding as planned; addresses emerging issues and concerns in order to develop timely, proactive responses.
- Performs various administrative duties (e.g., creating and maintaining files; formatting standard documents; receiving, processing, and routing documents) by appropriately applying federal and State laws, County and local ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures in order to ensure all work done complies with established guidelines and the requirements of professional standards.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSOption 1: Two years of bona-fide supervisory experience* over a unit of analysts performing assignments within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely-related administrative field - AND - two additional years of experience at the level of a journey analyst** or higher within one or more of these administrative fields.
Option 2: Two years of any bona-fide supervisory experience* - AND - four years of experience at the level of a journey analyst** or higher within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely-related administrative field.
Option 3: Two years of experience at the level of a senior analyst *** or higher functioning in a consultative role in the Department of Auditor-Controller, Chief Executive Office, Department of Human Resources, or Internal Services Department's Countywide Contracts Division, interpreting and applying County policies, rules, and regulations and providing direction, guidance, and advice to management and administrative staff in County line departments - AND - four years of experience at the level of a journey analyst** or higher within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts, or other closely-related administrative field.
*Bona-fide supervisory experience includes responsibility for planning, assigning and reviewing the work of staff, evaluating employee performance, participating in interviewing and selecting new staff, and performance management.
**Journey-level analyst work involves the independent performance of work assignments which require the use of sound professional judgment, initiative and creativity in identifying and selecting research and analytical methods and techniques to address and resolve complex, controversial, and/or sensitive problems related to administrative functions such as human resources, budget, finance, contracts and other closely-related, sensitive and confidential administrative functional areas.
Note: For a fuller description of journey-level analytical work, refer to Los Angeles County's Administrative Services Manager I class.
*** Senior-level analyst work involves functioning in a lead or project management capacity with responsibility for providing guidance and direction to staff on the most specialized, complex, and difficult analytical assignments which impact major departmental programs and administrative operations, or in central agency departments, where they are responsible for providing consultation and guidance to management in County line departments on highly complex issues and problems associated with their area of expertise.
Note: For a fuller description of senior-level analytical work, refer to Los Angeles County's Administrative Services Manager II class.
PHYSICAL CLASS: 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.
LICENSE:A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method or transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: - Two years of working experience in payroll practices, policies, and procedures derived from the Fiscal Manual, Interpretive Manual, County Code, and DHR Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines (PPGs), including expertise in areas such as time and leave accrual, usage, adjustments, mileage eligibility, as well as under or overpayments.
- Two years of working experience providing administrative and technical guidance to managerial and supervisory subordinate staff, ensuring they possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to handle complex payroll issues, including timesheet adjustments, under or overpayments, and ensuring the timely completion of payroll deadlines and reports to meet departmental goals and objectives.
- Two years of working experience in responding to audits and corrective action plans, whether from internal auditors, Auditor-Controllers, the Department of Human Resources, or other government agencies.
- Two years of working experience corresponding to executive management or other organizations and agencies. This includes handling highly sensitive documents, such as requests for leave donation, overpayment letters, development of work plans, and communication with various departments such as Auditor-Controller and the Department of Human Resources.
Additional Information
EXAM CONTENT: 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.
Before the end of the initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate the candidates performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. SPECIAL INFORMATION: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed
. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the
REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information included in the application materials is subject to
VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
IMPORTANT NOTES: - FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
- Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/orRequirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements.Doingso may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S.MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the green “Apply” button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
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 https://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: 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.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.
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.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Contact Name: Kourtney Ortega
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: kortega@dpw.lacounty.gov
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hereClosing Date/Time: Continuous
