SUPPLY OFFICER I / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

County of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Los Angeles is seeking a Supply Officer I to oversee procurement, warehousing and distribution of supplies, equipment and services in a large department. You will ensure compliance with policies and coordinate with central operations and vendors.

The role requires four years of procurement experience at the appropriate level, a valid California driver license, and strong leadership and budgeting abilities; shift work may be required. County employment protections apply.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in procurement of supplies, equipment and services at the level of Procurement Assistant I or higher.
• Must meet requirements to be appointed to related vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and evaluates work of subordinate staff.
• Directs procurement of supplies, equipment and services, and related records.
• Manages storage, inventory levels, and distribution of supplies.
• Coordinates procurement with accounting, central processing, and vendors.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Staff supervision

Vendor coordination

Budgeting

Job description

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.

Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH

EXAM NUMBER: b2373A-EA

OPEN COMPETITIVE - Emergency

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.

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.

Essential Job Functions

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 to 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.

Requirements

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.

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.

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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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

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.

Employment Information

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.

Veteran’s Credit

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025