Senior Administrative Supervisor - Budget & Programs

County of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health seeks qualified candidates for emergency Supervising Administrative Assistant III to support homelessness-related initiatives. The role involves budget development, cost analysis, policy evaluation, and staff supervision within a large public department.

You will direct budget adjustments, oversee capital projects, and collaborate with central staff while ensuring compliance with county rules and fair employment practices.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in administrative staff analyzing and recommending solutions for organization, systems, or budget matters, two years in a supervisory role.
• Alternative: two years as Supervising Administrative Assistant I, Administrative Assistant III, Head Staff Services, or Administrative Analyst.
• Ability to analyze legislation/regulations impacting department financing and operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of administrative staff in budget development and defense before CAO staff.
• Direct control of appropriations within approved programs and justify budget changes.
• Conduct and supervise cost studies of major departmental programs and cost-control systems.
• Plan and direct a department-wide management analysis program and implement major policy changes.
• Provide expert financing and staffing advice and participate in program planning.
• Review legislation affecting departmental financing and recommend department positions.
• Develop and supervise capital projects and long-range facility programs.
• Defend recommendations to central staff and perform other duties as assigned.
• Oversee housekeeping functions like accounting, supply, and payroll as needed.

Skills

Budget analysis

Staff supervision

Cost studies

Policy analysis

Budget adjustments

Financial reporting

Job description

The County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health seeks qualified candidates for emergency Supervising Administrative Assistant III to support homelessness-related initiatives. The role involves budget development, cost analysis, policy evaluation, and staff supervision within a large public department.

You will direct budget adjustments, oversee capital projects, and collaborate with central staff while ensuring compliance with county rules and fair employment practices.