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Job Description
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
MV0907A-EA
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity - Emergency
FILING PERIOD
Applications will be accepted starting Friday, July 25, 2025, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Friday, July 25, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. (PT)
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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 Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Staff Assistant 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.
Before the end of 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 Staff Assistant I.
DEFINITION
Has responsibility for the housekeeping and record keeping functions and conducts administrative studies of internal operations and procedures as an assistant to the manager of a line operation in a County department.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
Positions allocable to this class work for managers of line organizations of County departments and perform assignments which are heavily oriented toward coordination and liaison activities related to clerical supervision, procurement, procedures, report preparation and records maintenance, and intradepartmental services; the consequences of action are generally restricted to the operating unit served.
Essential Job Functions- Analyzes and makes recommendations to the unit manager for the resolution of problems of work procedure related to homeless veterans services; and may participate in the implementation of changes resulting from recommendations.
- Prepares reports and projections of workload and staffing for the Veterans Services Division specifically related to homeless services.
- Coordinates and resolves problems between the Veterans Services Division and departmental housekeeping, administrative services, and building services.
- Has responsibility for evaluating, ordering maintaining, loaning, and inventorying supplies and equipment, and for resolving procurement problems with the departmental supply officer.
- Supervises clerical personnel with responsibility for assigning and reviewing work, orientation, training, development and evaluation of work performance.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- Option I : One (1) year's experience in a staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, procedure, program, budget or personnel.
- Option II: One (1) year's experience in a highly responsible secretarial capacity.
- Option III: One (1) year's experience in a responsible supervisory clerical capacity.
LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS
II - Light. Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
Please note that 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. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.
Additional Information
OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Before the end of 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.
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 the following email addresses to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.- hr@mva.lacounty.gov
- info@governmentjobs.com
- noreply@proctoru.com
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline date/time 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
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.
Have any questions about anything listed above? Contact us:
Department Contact Name: MVA HR
Department Contact Phone: (213) 765-9624
Department Contact Email: HR @mva.lacounty.gov
Teletype Number: (800) 899-4099
Exam Number: MV0907A-EA
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Closing Date/Time: 7/25/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
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