STAFF ASSISTANT, ASSESSOR - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT

County of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Los Angeles, Office of the Assessor, is seeking qualified candidates for emergency Staff Assistant, Assessor positions related to recent natural disasters. Under an emergency order, hires may be limited to 90 days with a possibility of permanent County employment.

Applicants will be evaluated on performance during the initial period. Essential duties include assisting in handling property tax assessment inquiries, preparing correspondence, and coordinating with multiple County

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of highly specialized clerical experience involving public contact regarding property tax assessment practices and procedures.
• One (1) year of experience working for an elected official as a field representative responding to a variety of customer, constituent or taxpayer inquiries and problems.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the investigation of and makes recommendations for appropriate action on routine complaints of assessment problems and related matters in the Executive Office of the Assessor.
• Answers inquiries from customers, constituents, taxpayers or representatives of other public agencies and prepares correspondence on property tax assessment problems, property valuation, and other routine matters.
• Works with other County departments to expedite resolution of problems.
• Keeps necessary records and controls to ensure timely handling of complaints and inquiries.
• Assists in providing press releases from the Executive Office of the Assessor's Department.

Job description

Filing Dates

Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Monday, October 19, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received

Position/Program Information

Open Competitive - Emergency

Filing Dates

Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Monday, October 19, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Monday, October 19, 2026, to be accepted.

Exam Number

G1805J-FR

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified 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.

The Office of the Assessor is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Staff Assistant, Assessor vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.

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 Staff Assistant, Assessor.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in the investigation of and makes recommendations for appropriate action on routine complaints of assessment problems and related matters in the Executive Office of the Assessor.
• Answers inquiries from customers, constituents, taxpayers or representatives of other public agencies and prepares correspondence on property tax assessment problems, property valuation, and other routine matters.
• Works with other County departments, including the Auditor-Controller, the Board of Supervisors, and the Treasurer and Tax Collector, in order to expedite resolution of problems.
• Keeps necessary records and controls in order to assure that complaints and inquiries are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Assists in providing press releases from the Executive Office of the Assessor's Department.

Requirements to Qualify

• Option I: Two (2) years of highly specialized clerical experience* involving public contact regarding property tax assessment practices and procedures.
• Option II: One (1) year of experience working for an elected official as a field representative** responding to a variety of customer, constituent or taxpayer inquiries and problems.

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

Special Requirement Information

• Highly specialized clerical experience is defined as involving a comprehensive and extensive working knowledge of an occupation or complex subject matter, procedures, or practice.
• Field representative experience is defined as work in an elected official's executive office performing a variety of duties to support executive office operations, which include direct interaction with the general public, elected officials, senior management, and all levels of the department and/or directly assisting a manager in an elected official's executive office on special projects and related public outreach matters.

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

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.

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.

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 candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

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.

Department Contact Name:

Armen Avetyan

Department Contact Email:

[e-mail]

Teletype Phone:

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Employment Information

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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.

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