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EXAM TITLE: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
EXAM NUMBER: EW1120AEA
JOB TYPE: PERMANENT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT
FILING DATES:
Applications will be accepted starting at 8:00 a.m. (PT) on February 19 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 anExecutive Assistant 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 to Executive Assistant.
WORK LOCATION:
Economic Opportunity Headquarters
510 S Vermont Ave 11th Fl
Los Angeles CA 90020
This position will be mostly an inperson assignment.
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.Essential Job Functions
- Performs as the Department Heads liaison with departmental management the Board Offices County Commissions other County departments and public officials.
- Develops departmental administrative policies for the Department Head related to the operations of the department and in preparation of instructions for their implementation.
- Provides consultation in the development of new plans systems and policies.
- Analyzes correspondence and reports on departmental activities and makes recommendations on their disposition.
- Responds in writing or orally to sensitive or controversial inquiries or complaints; prepares official correspondence and materials for the Department Head.
- Conducts legislative analysis and recommends changes in legislation; serves as legislative liaison with the Chief Administrative Office; and may represent the department on legislative issues in Sacramento.
- Identifies new programs and services and conducts feasibility studies.
- Conducts special assignments management studies or programs as directed.
- Represents the Department Head at meetings as directed.
Requirements
A Bachelors degree from an accredited college
ANDThree years of experience in a responsible *staff **advisory or ***administrative capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization procedure program budget or personnel. Each additional year of such experience may be substituted for one year of college to a maximum of four years.* Staff capacity is defined as work that includes assisting and supporting administration by doing research analysis and making recommendation to line managers on matters such as utilization of personnel allocation of funds workload and workload fluctuations and programs and procedures for accomplishing work objectives.** Advisory capacity in the county is defined as experience in assignments researching analyzing and making recommendations to management on matters of organization budget personnel information services programs facilities planning materials management and general management.*** Administrative capacity in the county is defined as experience in assignments analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization budget personnel information services programs facilities planning materials management and general management.
LICENSE:A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out jobrelated essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS II LIGHT:This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10pound limit and some bending stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:To receive credit for the required education a legible copy of the diploma or official transcript from an accredited institution that displays the degree awarded and date conferred must be attached to the application or emailed to Please reference examination number EW1120AEA in the subject line. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards.Additional Information
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.Applicants must provide a legible copy of the diploma or official transcript from an accredited institution (the transcript must display the degree awarded and date conferred). International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. If you are not able to submit the required copy of your diploma or official transcript with your application at the time of filing you may email a copy to Please reference exam number EW1120AEA in the subject line.
If your application is incomplete it will be rejected.Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application so it is important to provide a valid email address. Please add as well as and to your list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. You may opt out of emails from LA County. However if you unsubscribe you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County.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 EW1120AEA in the subject line.
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The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in the County workforce regardless of age 40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
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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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Employment Type
Full-Time
