SUPPLY OFFICER I / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

County of Los Angeles; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health seeks a Supply Officer I to manage comprehensive supply and related operations in a large department during emergency conditions. Under an emergency order, appointments may initially last up to 90 days, with potential for permanent County employment.

Responsibilities include directing procurement, warehousing, and distribution of supplies, equipment, and services, and ensuring accurate inventories and reporting.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in procurement of supplies, equipment, and services at the level of Procurement Assistant I or higher.
• Valid California Class C Driver License or ability to utilize an alternative transportation method for job-related duties.
• Physical Class 2 – Light with possible light lifting; basic mobility as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates work of subordinate staff.
• Directs routine and emergency procurement of supplies, equipment and services, and related documents and reports.
• Directs storage and distribution of supplies and maintenance of optimum inventory levels.
• Coordinates procurement and supply activities with departmental accounting operations, central processing, and vendors.
• Screens or supervises requests for supplies and evaluates consumption patterns.
• Directs preparation of specifications for complex equipment to meet operating unit needs.

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH

EXAM NUMBER: b2373A-EA

OPEN COMPETITIVE - Emergency

FILING START DATE: 09/15/2026 at 9 AM

This examination will remain open until the needs of the posting are met

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 use. 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 Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Supply Officer I vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

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 Supply Officer I.

DEFINITION

Has comprehensive responsibility for supply and related functions in a large department.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

Positions allocated to this class report to a higher-level manager, and typically direct through subordinate supervisors a staff of approximately 12 or more positions performing procurement, warehousing, distribution of supplies, equipment and services, and related functions in a large department.

Incumbents must exercise thorough knowledge of Countywide and departmental purchasing and warehousing policies and procedures. In addition, incumbents must have the ability to manage the work of others, deal effectively with subordinates and the public, collaborate and coordinate operations with other offices and agencies, develop and make recommendations for the solution of supply-related operational issues, and access and retrieve procurement and warehousing information.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates work of subordinate staff.
• Directs the routine and emergency procurement of supplies, equipment and services, and the preparation of related documents, records, controls, and reports.
• Directs the storage and distribution of supplies and the maintenance of optimum inventory levels.
• Coordinates procurement and supply activities with departmental accounting operations, the central processing agency, and vendors.
• Screens or supervises the screening of requests for supplies and evaluates consumption patterns for supplies and services of various operating units.
• Supervises or coordinates comparative testing and the evaluation of supplies and equipment with the various operating units in reference to costs, relative efficiency, and labor savings to determine suitability for departmental use and make recommendations.
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of specifications for complex equipment items to reflect the particular needs of the operating units and to conform to requirements of the central processing agency.
• Prepares justification to support the purchase of equipment and services.
• Directs the acquisition, tagging, and taking of periodic inventories, maintenance of property records, and custody of equipment items not in current use.
• Directs the utilization of assigned equipment and the disposal of salvage items.
• Participates in the preparation of the services, supplies, and equipment budgets, including the evaluation of requests of operating units for new or replacement items as needed.
• Directs reproduction services and forms control as needed.
• Directs mail service or transportation activities as needed.
• Approves in-house departmental orders within purchasing guidelines, using electronic systems as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Four years of experience in work which included the procurement of a variety of supplies, equipment, and services at the level of Procurement Assistant I, Warehouse Worker III, or higher.

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

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 2 – 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.

EXAMINATION 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.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, holidays or weekends.

Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE

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 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.

FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER

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 history 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.

NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD

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

DEPARTMENT CONTACT

HR Examinations Unit: [phone]

Department Contact Name: Anthony Estrada, Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: [phone]

Department Contact Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]

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