Executive Assistant: Policy, Liaison & Analysis

County-of-Los-Angeles; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles is seeking an Executive Assistant in the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs to support the Department Head, manage communications, and analyze legislative and administrative issues. This role requires delivering policy guidance, coordinating with Board Offices and other departments, and preparing official materials.

Initial employment may be up to 90 days with potential for permanent appointment based on performance, with a 100% evaluation weighting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college.
• Three years' experience in a staff, advisory, or administrative capacity analyzing and recommending solutions.
• One additional year of such experience may be substituted for each year of college (max four).

Responsibilities

• Acts as Department Head's 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 operations and instructions.
• Provides consultation in developing 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 inquiries or complaints; prepares official correspondence and materials for the Department Head.
• Conducts legislative analysis and may represent the department on legislative issues in Sacramento.
• Identifies new programs and conducts feasibility studies.
• Conducts special assignments, management studies, or programs as directed.
• Represents the Department Head at meetings, as directed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

County of Los Angeles is seeking an Executive Assistant in the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs to support the Department Head, manage communications, and analyze legislative and administrative issues. This role requires delivering policy guidance, coordinating with Board Offices and other departments, and preparing official materials.

Initial employment may be up to 90 days with potential for permanent appointment based on performance, with a 100% evaluation weighting.