Management Analyst Fire Emergency

FIRE DEPARTMENT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE - FIRE EMERGENCY

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

Applications will be accepted from Wednesday December 31 2025 at 8:00 AM (PT) until Monday January 5 2026 before 5:00 PM (PT). All applications must be received before5:00 PM (PT) on Monday January 5 2026 to be accepted.

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimouslyratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires including the Palisades and Eaton Fires that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County this may be the opportunity for you.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Researches information by identifying locating and extracting relevant data and information (e.g. by reading collecting downloading interviewing) from varied sources (e.g. Internet search engines library materials government and technical reports knowledgeable individuals) in order to obtain sufficient valid and reliable data for analysis and decision making purposes.

Compiles information by grouping and/or categorizing the information (e.g. in tables spreadsheets data files) in meaningful ways in order to facilitate analysis.

Analyzes information using qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods in order to understand and draw fact-based conclusions often from large amounts of information; identifies issues and problems requiring additional research and study and takes appropriate action to ensure sound study results.

Develops and/or recommends the development of policies programs or procedures to address problems or improve operations by applying the results of research and analysis of pertinent information in order to ensure the highest likelihood of success.

Prepares a variety of documents (e.g. reports business correspondence memoranda) adapting formats suitable to the purpose and using relevant software programs (e.g. word processing desktop publishing presentation) in order to effectively communicate information to various audiences (e.g. departmental personnel members of the public governing boards).

Monitors processes and programs by gathering and analyzing relevant information in order to ensure that processes are capable and stable and that programs are proceeding as intended.

Performs various administrative duties (e.g. creating and maintaining files; formatting standard documents; receiving processing and routing documents) by appropriately applying Federal and State laws County and local ordinances and departmental policies and procedures in order to ensure all work done complies with established guidelines and requirements.

Human Resources:

In a central administrative department assists operating departments in the solution of specific problems of human resources where the objective is clearly defined the data can be obtained and the investigation verification and analysis completed using established methods procedures and standards with only minor modifications; reports to operating departments the findings recommendations and results of studies and assists in the implementation of changes and resolutions of differences.

Conducts classification studies of existing departmental positions and prepares findings and recommendations which may result in reclassification; prepares duty statements organization charts and other materials supporting departmental requests for new positions in the annual budget process.

May gather facts analyze and prepare recommendations to management on employee allegations of discrimination harassment or other illegal or inappropriate behavior in the workplace.

May develop and conduct training programs on issues such as employee safety and new employee orientation.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge:

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning resource allocation and coordination of people and resources.

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as managing files and records designing standard forms and other general office procedures and terminology.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar.

Skills:

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying taking time to understand the points being made asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Coordination - Includes planning scheduling organizing prioritizing and monitoring work activities by utilizing resources (both human and material) to their fullest and aligning work plans with departmental goals.

Time Management - Managing ones own time and the time of others.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself other individuals or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Abilities:

Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Reasoning - The ability to apply the rules of logic when synthesizing a variety of information to identify a problem or reach a workable decision resolution or recommendation.

Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g. patterns of numbers letters words pictures mathematical operations).

WORK STYLES:

Dependability - Job requires being reliable responsible and dependable and fulfilling obligations.

Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the work place.

Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying good-natured cooperative attitude.

Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.

Concern for others - Job requires being sensitive to others needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

Assertiveness - Job requires a willingness to lead take charge and offer opinions and direction.

Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Option I: A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university -AND- Two years of experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments that involved researching analyzing and synthesizing data as well as recommending solutions to problems related to administrative or program support functional areas.

Option II:A Masters degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to core administrative areas such as contract development and administration or human resources; health programs analysis; or in a discipline related to the core business function or mission of the department.

Option III:Four years of experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments which involved researching analyzing and synthesizing data as well as recommending solutions to problems related to administrative or program support functional areas.

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.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
During 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 & FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed 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.

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AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Any Shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift including evenings nights weekends and holidays.

NO SHARING OF USER ID EMAIL AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.

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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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Veterans Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy in all open competitive examinations (i.e. examinations open to everyone) the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veterans credit please visit: September 2025