STAFF ASSISTANT I

County of Los Angeles; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles is seeking qualified individuals for emergency Staff Assistant I positions. These roles involve analyzing work processes, preparing workload projections, and coordinating between unit teams and support services during a limited emergency period.

The assignment may lead to permanent employment based on performance. Applicants must meet one of the specified experience options and are reminded that no out-of-class experience is accepted.

Qualifications

• One year's experience in staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, procedure, program, budget or personnel.
• One year's experience in a highly responsible secretarial capacity.
• One year's experience in a responsible supervisory clerical capacity.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and makes recommendations to the unit manager for the resolution of problems of work procedure and space allocation; and may participate in the implementation of changes resulting from recommendations.
• Prepares reports and projections of workload and staffing for the manager of the unit.
• Coordinates and resolves problems between the unit served and departmental housekeeping, payroll, personnel, and reproduction services.
• Has responsibility for evaluating, ordering maintaining, loaning, and inventorying supplies and equipment, and for resolving procurement problems with the departmental supply officer.
• Supervises clerical personnel with responsibility for assigning and reviewing work, orientation, training, development and evaluation of work performance.
• Assists with the completion of the year-end closing process.

Skills

Analysis

Coordination

Reporting

Job description

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

We accept applications from anyone.

EXAM NUMBER

CA0907B-EA

APPLICATION FILING DATES

Applications will be accepted from Thursday, October 29, 2026, until Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).

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 is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Staff Assistant 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 positions to Staff Assistant I.

• Analyzes and makes recommendations to the unit manager for the resolution of problems of work procedure and space allocation; and may participate in the implementation of changes resulting from recommendations.
• Prepares reports and projections of workload and staffing for the manager of the unit.
• Coordinates and resolves problems between the unit served and departmental housekeeping, payroll, personnel, and reproduction services.
• Has responsibility for evaluating, ordering maintaining, loaning, and inventorying supplies and equipment, and for resolving procurement problems with the departmental supply officer.
• Supervises clerical personnel with responsibility for assigning and reviewing work, orientation, training, development and evaluation of work performance.
• Assists with the completion of the year-end closing process.

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

OPTION 1

One year's experience in a staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, procedure, program, budget or personnel.

OPTION 2

One year's experience in a highly responsible secretarial capacity.

OPTION 3

One year's experience in a responsible supervisory clerical capacity.

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

NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

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.

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.

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.

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