Los Angeles County
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II/EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS
Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
:OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCYEXAM NUMBER:
b0888B-EAFILING DATES:
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 9 a.m. (Pacific Time)This examination will remain open until the need of the service are met and is subject to close 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 Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Administrative Assistant II 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 Administrative Assistant II.RESPONSIBILITIES:Analyzes, evaluates, prepares, and makes recommendations on the budget of a smaller department or a major segment of the budget of a large-sized department.Analyzes and makes recommendations on the siting, leasing, equipping and staffing of major facilities.Analyzes and makes recommendations on complex organizational problems and work procedures having an interdivisional, interdepartmental, or limited public impact.Assumes responsibility, as assigned, for performing other specialized duties related to the overall management of the department.Participates in the implementation of changes resulting from studies, and writes associated procedural manuals and instructions.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Option I:
Two years of experience in a staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, systems and procedures, program, budget or personnel.Option II:
One year of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's Class of Staff Assistant I, Administrative Assistant I, or Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, administration, budget, or personnel.NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE LETTERS (VOEL) WILL BE ACCEPTED. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AT THE TIME OF FILING.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.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be submitted 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.DEPARTMENT CONTACT:HR Examinations Unit:
(213) 972-7034HR Examinations Unit Email:
exams@dmh.lacounty.govAnalyst Contact Phone:
Irene San, (323) 705-4074Analyst Contact Email:
isan@dmh.lacounty.gov
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:OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCYEXAM NUMBER:
b0888B-EAFILING DATES:
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 9 a.m. (Pacific Time)This examination will remain open until the need of the service are met and is subject to close 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 Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Administrative Assistant II 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 Administrative Assistant II.RESPONSIBILITIES:Analyzes, evaluates, prepares, and makes recommendations on the budget of a smaller department or a major segment of the budget of a large-sized department.Analyzes and makes recommendations on the siting, leasing, equipping and staffing of major facilities.Analyzes and makes recommendations on complex organizational problems and work procedures having an interdivisional, interdepartmental, or limited public impact.Assumes responsibility, as assigned, for performing other specialized duties related to the overall management of the department.Participates in the implementation of changes resulting from studies, and writes associated procedural manuals and instructions.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Option I:
Two years of experience in a staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, systems and procedures, program, budget or personnel.Option II:
One year of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's Class of Staff Assistant I, Administrative Assistant I, or Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, administration, budget, or personnel.NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE LETTERS (VOEL) WILL BE ACCEPTED. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AT THE TIME OF FILING.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.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be submitted 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.DEPARTMENT CONTACT:HR Examinations Unit:
(213) 972-7034HR Examinations Unit Email:
exams@dmh.lacounty.govAnalyst Contact Phone:
Irene San, (323) 705-4074Analyst Contact Email:
isan@dmh.lacounty.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr