ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III/CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

County of Los Angeles; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services seeks qualified candidates for Emergency Administrative Assistant III to support DOJ Consent Decree initiatives in the health services system.

Initial employment may last up to 90 days with potential for permanent County employment. Applicants will be evaluated on performance during the first period as part of the selection process for permanent appointment.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in a staff capacity analysing and making recommendations.
• One year's experience at Los Angeles County's Class of Administrative Assistant II or Staff Assistant II.
• Experience at the journey level defined as Administrative Assistant II or Staff Assistant II or higher.

Job description

EXAM NUMBER

Y0889A-DOJ

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive - EMERGENCY

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 12:00 P.M., (PT)

This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

Los Angeles County is under a Department of Justice Consent Decree to improve conditions and mental health care in County jails, as well as supporting justice-involved populations post-release. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of providing a range of services both in the jail and community. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the justice-involved population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

Los Angeles Health Services is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Administrative Assistant III vacancies related to the DOJ Consent Decree.

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. During 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 III.

ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:

Los Angeles Health Services (LAHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - LAHS annually provides direct care for over 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion.

For additional information regarding LAHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov.

Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), LAHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, LAHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing.

MISSION:

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

DEFINITION:

• Defines, analyzes, and makes recommendations for the solution of highly complex operating, budgetary and financing, and other management problems of a County department, and participates in the implementation of their solution.
• Participates from the beginning at a decision-making level in budget planning of major programs of the department involving $10 to 20 million or more in annual expenditures.
• Analyzes and recommends what the department's position should be on voluminous and complex pending legislation and rules of regulatory bodies which have substantial potential impact on the operations and financing of department programs; defends and persuades the staff of central staff agencies to accept recommendations once they have been approved by the department.
• Investigates and drafts grant proposals for new and renewed grants, negotiating details with other governmental agencies.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and makes recommendations for organizing, staffing financing, and operation of major new departmental functions or major modifications of existing programs.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and makes recommendations on purchasing, leasing, siting, equipping, and space planning of major departmental facilities.
• Conducts management studies of component organizations of the department to determine if acceptable management practices are being used and departmental policies enforced to assess organization, staffing, and financing, to define and report problem areas, and to develop recommendations for the solution of problems uncovered.
• Determines the need for, and as assigned, coordinates Systems & Work Measurement Analysts or Methods Technicians in the conduct of work measurement and methods improvement studies; participates in reviewing work measurement study results and, if approved, persuades line managers to accept revised procedures and work standards.
• Lead the work of a team of administrative generalists or specialists assigned to work together on specific projects and studies or who function together continuously as a group to work together on a variety of assignments, as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• OPTION I: Three years' experience in a staff capacity* analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, systems and procedures, programs, facility planning, budget, or personnel or higher, one year of which must have been in a responsible staff capacity** in the administrative staff organization of a department or a central administrative staff organization.
• OPTION II: One year's experience at the level of Los Angeles County's Class of Administrative Assistant II*** or Staff Assistant II****.

* Staff Capacity is defined as having done work in an organization, the primary purpose is to assist and support administration in the efficient operation of its function by doing research into matters such as: utilization of personnel, allocation of funds/budgeting, workloads and workload fluctuations, legislative analysis, programs or procedures for accomplishing work objectives and developing recommendations.

Acceptable classes for experience MAY include, but are not limited to: Accountant I, Accountant II, Administrative Assistant I, Administrative Assistant I, SC, Appeals Hearing Specialist, Board Specialist, Employment Services Assistant I, Financial Specialist I, Human Resources Trainee, Intermediate Board Specialist, Management Assistant, Operation Assistant, Personnel Assistant, Senior Board Specialist, Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant, Staff Assistant I, Staff Assistant, PSS, Supervising Accounting Technician, Supervisor Staff Assistant (BOS).

** Responsible staff capacity is defined as staff experience at the journey-level requiring working knowledge of rules, regulations and other guidelines related to program area assigned. For this exam, Journey Level is defined at the level of Los Angeles County's Class of Administrative Assistant II*** or Staff Assistant II**** or higher.

*** Experience at the level of the Los Angeles County's Class of Administrative Assistant II analyzes and makes recommendations for the solution of a variety of problems of organization, budget, systems and procedures, program, facilities planning, general management and personnel.

**** Experience at the level of the Los Angeles County's Class of Staff Assistant II assists the manager of major division or bureau in a County department by analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of a variety of problems of organization, budget, procedures, systems, program, general management and personnel.

Acceptable classes for experience MAY include, but are not limited to: Accountant III, Accounting Systems Analyst I, Accounting Systems Analyst II, Accounting Systems Technician, Child Support Specialist III, Employment Services Assistant II, Employment Services Assistant III, Financial Specialist II, Financial Specialist III, Head Board Specialist, Management Analyst, Operation Assistant II, Principal Departmental Personnel Assistant, Principal Personnel Assistant, Program Assistant, PSS, Senior Personnel Assistant, Staff Assistant II, Staff Assistant III, Staff Development Specialist, Staff Development Specialist, Welfare PSS, Supervisor Deputy I, BOS, Supervising Child Specialist.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The current vacancies are to be filled within Correctional Health.

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:

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.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.

Anti‑Racism, 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. Los Angeles Health Services is committed to promoting Anti‑racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

Jenny Rodriguez, Exam Analyst

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ADA COORDINATOR PHONE:

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CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:

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