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Job Description
Position/Program Information
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
We Welcome Applications from Everyone!
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED
February 11, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. (PT) - February 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (PT)
Applications received after 5:00 p.m. (PT) will not be considered
EXAM NUMBER:
A0897A
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 112,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities, and many more. The County of Los Angeles values diversity and is dedicated to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons.
Joining the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (LADA) is the largest prosecutorial office in the nation. Our jurisdiction spans 4,083 miles, stretching from the Antelope Valley to Long Beach, and from Pomona to Malibu. LADA is dedicated to protecting and serving our community and safeguarding the rights of crime victims and the accused alike through an unrelenting pursuit of justice. As a member of our Office, you will be joining a team that proudly represents the people of the State of California. LADA seeks justice for all of our diverse communities by reflecting the highest standards of fairness, impartiality, and integrity.
POSITION INFORMATION
The Supervising Administrative Assistant II leads and oversees staff within the Property Management and Support Services Division (PMSS). This role provides both technical and administrative direction and plays a key part in planning, organizing, and evaluating PMSS operations, including process and procedure implementation, facilities planning, procurement, and general administrative management. This supervisory position functions with substantial independence and discretion, as incumbents manage complex and wide-ranging projects, develop work methods and operational plans, and guide collaborative efforts across departmental units. They are expected to demonstrate a high level of accountability in program planning, resource management, and administrative decision-making.
Essential Job Functions- Leads the review, development, and implementation of PMSS policies and procedures to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency, and collaborates with operating divisions to ensure consistent application of approved practices.
- Evaluates PMSS operations to identify areas requiring administrative analysis; assigns studies to staff, determines appropriate methodologies, and reviews findings and recommendations.
- Oversees PMSS budget development processes, including analysis of budget requests, preparation of supporting documentation, and justification of the division’s annual budget.
- Directs and reviews cost studies related to PMSS operations and coordinates cost-control and cost-analysis systems to support informed decision-making.
- Develops and oversees capital project planning and long-range facilities acquisition and improvement programs.
- Participates in PMSS program planning by providing administrative guidance and resolving issues related to staffing, procurement, and facilities needs.
- Supervises administrative support functions within PMSS, such as accounting, procurement, supplies, and payroll, as needed.
- Represents PMSS in discussions with central administrative agencies, advocating for approval and implementation of division recommendations and resource requests.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Option I: Four years' experience in a general administrative staff* or specialized staff capacity** analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, systems and procedure, program, facility planning, budget, or personnel, one year of which must have been in a general administrative staff capacity at a highly responsible level. ***
Option II: One year's experience as an**** Administrative Assistant III, Supervising Administrative Assistant I, or Head, Staff Services.
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:
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.
*General administrative staff is defined as: Performs work typically in an administrative services branch of an organizational unit, including responsibility for the development of procedures and participation in policy formulation. Experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of programs of organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and general management.
**Specialized staff capacity is defined as: Staff experience requiring specialized knowledge of rules, regulations, and other guidelines relating to completing assignments in the program area assigned. Knowledge is usually attained through extensive increasingly difficult, and practical experience and training in the subject matter field.
*** Highly responsible level as defined as: Experience at the senior level with extensive knowledge of program related area, processes and procedures, and experience in a specific subject matter.
****For Option II: Applicants must currently hold or have held the actual payroll titles of the County of Los Angeles classes listed in the requirements for the required period of time.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification:
Additional points will be awarded for additional highly responsible experience under Option I and for
additional "as an "experience under Option II.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
Once we have determined that you meet our experience requirements, the examination process will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information and desirable qualifications submitted at the time of filing weighted 100% .
Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (evaluation of experience) to be added on the Eligible List.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible List for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your online application by 5:00 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Application submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) on the last day of filing deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you 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.
Apply online by clicking the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. 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 job 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, number of hours worked per week, and a description of work performed. If your application and/or supplemental questionnaire is incomplete, it will be rejected.
NOTE: Please check your application to ensure that the documents are uploaded by logging on to governmentjobs.com and reviewing your submitted application. Applicants must submit all documents to be considered (official diplomas, official transcripts, certificates, etc.) during application submission. All documents must be clear and legible. Although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the online application, resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of completing the online application. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. If you are unable to attach documents, you may e-mail them to exams@da.lacounty.gov at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of submitting your online application. Failure to provide the documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the documents.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION. We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
- FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.
- Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
- Exam scores cannot be given over the telephone.
Department Contact Name: Exams Unit
Department Contact Phone: (213) 257 - 2700
Department Contact Email: exams@da.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 257 - 2700
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
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Closing Date/Time: 2/11/2026 5:00 PM Pacific - Leads the review, development, and implementation of PMSS policies and procedures to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency, and collaborates with operating divisions to ensure consistent application of approved practices.
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With a population of more than 10 million people and 88 cities, Los Angeles County has more residents than any county in the nation.
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 100,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
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