PROGRAM MANAGER I / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

County of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Los Angeles is seeking a Program Manager I to address the homelessness crisis through strategic plans and programs. This role involves collaborating with various agencies, managing funds, and ensuring successful program implementation, aimed at improving the lives of affected individuals in LA County.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in general administrative capacity analyzing solutions.
• One year of experience in program development impacting the public.
• Master's degree can substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in formulating plans and policies for the program.
• Administer grant funds and maintain fiscal control.
• Direct recruitment and hiring of personnel.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

PROGRAM MANAGER I / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

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FIRST DATE

Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) until Friday, June 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)

Position/Program Information

Type Of Recruitment

OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

FIRST DATE

Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) until Friday, June 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)

Exam Number

CA0977E-EA

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 abuse. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs' Housing and Tenant Protection Bureau is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Program Manager I vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet all 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 Program Manager I.

Essential Job Functions

The Program Manager I will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

Assists the Program Director in formulating and developing plans, policies and projects for the program.

Directs the work of the non-professional staff and coordinates the activities of the professional and technical staff in implementing the policies and goals of the program including the development of new methods and procedures for the implementation of program goals.

Administers and disburses grant funds contingent on application approval, eligibility, and compliance with grant program requirements.

Directs the recruitment and hiring of non-professional personnel.

Maintains liaison with various agencies and organizations, including County departments, local, state and federal agencies, community agencies, and other concerned parties, both public and private.

Prepares grant requests, develops budget requests, maintains fiscal control, and directs maintenance of an accounting system for reporting and auditing purposes.

Develops statistical and accounting procedures, and ensures that adequate reporting systems are set up to meet established requirements for funding and adequate evaluation of the program.

Prepares and administers contracts for services with outside agencies.

Arranges for adequate space, facilities, and equipment for all program operations.

Directs studies of workload requirements and makes staffing adjustments.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

OPTION 1

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree* and two years of experience in a general administrative staff capacity** analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, systems and procedures, programs, facilities planning, budget or personnel. One year of the experience must have been assisting in the development and implementation of programs impacting the public. A Master's degree* or higher from an accredited graduate school will be accepted for one year of the experience.

OPTION 2

One year of experience in the County of Los Angeles as an Administrative Assistant II.

You MUST meet one of the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

Minimum Requirements Information

• In order to receive credit for a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution with your application at the time of filing, or via email within seven (7) calendar days from application submission to [e-mail] .
• Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or The Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) . (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information).
  
  

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending a copy to the exam analyst.

• Administrative staff capacity: Performs work typically in an administrative services branch of an organization unit, including responsibility for the development of procedures and participation in policy formulation. Experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of information services, programs, and general management.
  
  

No Out-of-class Experience Will Be Accepted For This Examination.

EXAM 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.

Withhold Information

No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application on the last day of filling.

Additional Information

APPLICATION AND 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

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [e-mail] , [e-mail] , as well as [e-mail] and [e-mail] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. The Department will not consider missed email notifications as an acceptable reason to authorize additional time to complete the application.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the above stated deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , 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.

All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment .

Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.

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 applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications. For more information, please contact the specific libraries directly.

License

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Class

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.

No Sharing Of User Id And Password

All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE FOR HIRING ORDINANCE (FCIHO)

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 histor y 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. 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).

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. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, 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.

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ALTERNATE TELETYPE PHONE NUMBER:(800) 897- 0077

DEPARTMENT CONTACT

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Department Contact E-mail: [e-mail]

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination 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: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/ .

Testing Accommodations For Applicants

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/ .

Fair Chance

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.

Career PathFinder

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov .

Revised January 2025

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