Program Manager CommercialCapital Project Manager

EXAM TITLE: Program Manager (Commercial/CapitalProject Manager)

EXAM NUMBER: EW8194AEA

JOB TYPE: PERMANENT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT

FILING DATES:
Applications will be accepted starting at 8:00 a.m. (PT) on March 13 2025 until the needs of the service are met. The application filing period is subject to closure without notice.

ABOUT THIS EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT:
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.

Department of Economic Opportunity is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Program Manager (Commercial/Capital Project Manager) vacancy.

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 toProgram Manager (Commercial/Capital Project Manager).

WORK LOCATION:
Economic Opportunity Headquarters
510 S Vermont Ave 11th Fl
Los Angeles CA 90020

Economic Opportunity offers a hybrid telework schedule subject to the needs of the department.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is LA Countys central economic and workforce development hub helping residents connect to new career pathways start and certify a business and access lifechanging opportunities. Were working to advance equity and inclusive sustainable growth through all DEO programs and services by targeting economic benefits to the most vulnerable and marginalized communities small businesses and residents in LA County.

Our Vision: An equitable economy with thriving communities inclusive and sustainable growth and opportunity and mobility for all.

Our Mission: DEO creates quality jobs helps small businesses and highroad employers start and grow and builds vibrant local communities and spaces.

• Lead project management on multiple complex largescale development projects.
• Lead stakeholder engagement to optimize economic development potential of sites.
• Meet with stakeholders (other County agencies nonprofits private firms etc. to resolve problems and coordinate planning engineering and construction work on capital projects.
• Manage commercial development team of approximately 5 people.
• Supervise the preparation of detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.
• Manage and oversee operations maintenance administration and improvement of commercial development projects.
• Plan schedule and coordinate remodeling or construction projects for commercial development.
• Oversee the work assignments and project flow of staff assigned to various projects charged with completion. Meet review and edit work and followup on tasks related to overall capital project management.
• Prepare and administer contracts for provision of property services such as cleaning maintenance and security services.
• Lead the development of Solicitations and analyze bids from contractors for repairs renovations and maintenance.
• Negotiate the sale lease or development of property and complete or review appropriate documents and forms.
• Contract with architectural firms to draw up detailed plans for new structures.
• Provide policy recommendations that align to DEOs mission and vision.
• Represent the department in a positive and professional way with County departments other government agencies consultants developers and all other stakeholders in matters related to commercial real estate development.

1. One year of experience at the level of Los Angeles Countys class of Project Supervisor Community Services or higher responsible for the development and/or implementation of community development and senior citizens services or related programs.
OR
2. Three years of experience at the level of Los Angeles Countys class of Community Center Director I or higher one year of which must include supervision during the last three years participating in the development and/or implementation of community development and senior citizens services or related programs or in departmental administrative support functions.
OR
3. Three years of experience at the level of Executive Assistant or higher in a highly responsible administrative or staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems related to the administration of community or senior services programs.
OR
4. Three years of experience in a highly responsible administrative capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization financial services human resources or information technology one year of which must have been at the level of a Personnel Officer III or Administrative Services Manager III directing or assisting in directing an administrative human resources financial services or information technology program unit in the service of Los Angeles County.

DesirableKnowledge and Skills:

• Experience in land acquisitions and title appraisals and market analysis.
• Experience in commercial and industrial development and rehabilitation procedures.
• Experience in packaging and negotiating development deals and financing options.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regulations policies and procedures regarding commercial property development or predevelopment.
• Ability to plan organize and manage multiple projects.
• Prior oversight of contracts of $25MM or more.
• Excellent organizational management communication and diplomacy skills.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

Performance Evaluation weighted 100. 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.

Apply online by clicking on the APPLY button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide all relevant training and experience in the spaces provided to assist in evaluating 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 description of work performed.

If your application is incomplete it will be rejected.

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You may be required to verify your email address so plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline. This is only required once per email address and if you already have a job seeker account on 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.

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
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.

ANTIRACISM 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 Antiracism 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.

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 AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION:
For any questions regarding this examination please send an email to Please reference exam number EW8194AEA in the subject line.

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Teletype Phone:

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The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is 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 conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952.

Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

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Revised January 2025