STAFF ASSISTANT I / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/4382848)  STAFF ASSISTANT I / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS Salary $52,405.20 - $70,628.88 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number PH0907A-EA Department PUBLIC HEALTH Opening Date 09/08/2025 + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER: PH0907A-EA TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY FIRST DAY OF FILING: The application filing period will begin on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates. The LA County Board of Supervisors recentlydeclared a local state of emergency for homelessness (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/176661.pdf) , 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 County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Staff Assistant 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 Staff Assistant I. DEFINITION: Has responsibility for the housekeeping and record keeping functions, and conducts administrative studies of internal operations and procedures as an assistant to the manager of a line operation in a County department. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class work for managers of line organizations of County departments and perform assignments which are heavily oriented toward coordination and liaison activities related to clerical supervision, procurement, procedures, report preparation and records maintenance, and intradepartmental services; the consequences of action are generally restricted to the operating unit served. Essential Job Functions + 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. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I: One (1) year's experience in a staff capacity* analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, procedure, program, budget or personnel. OPTION II: One (1) year's experience in a highly responsible secretarial capacity. OPTION III: One (1) year's experience in a responsible supervisory clerical capacity. 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. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: YouMUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. *Staff capacityis defined as work in an advisory capacity to line managers to provide program and administrative support. Work includes assisting and supporting administration by doing research, analysis, and making recommendations to line managers on matters such as: utilization of personnel; allocation of funds; workload and workload fluctuations; and programs and procedures for accomplishing work objectives. Work under general supervision of the line or division manager. Additional Information 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. _______________________________________________________________ Application and Filing Information HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLYand will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please addHRExams@ph.lacounty.govas well as noreply@governmentjobs.comandinfo@governmentjobs.comto your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging intogovernmentjobs.comand viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Plan to submit your online application well in advance as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying. 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. Check the website for updated information athttps://lacountylibrary.org. DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application 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. 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. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities 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. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546 Department Contact E-mail:HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov Exam Number: PH0907A-EA California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006 Teletype Phone:(800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. 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. 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 athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov. Revised January 2025 For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) 01 The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Please do not use "see resume and application", for this is not acceptable and credit will not be given. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. + Yes, I understand the above information and instructions 02 This position works directly with individuals experiencing homelessness. + I understand and am willing to perform all necessary work duties. 03 Which of the following best describes your qualifications for this examination: + OPTION I: One (1) year's experience in a staff capacity* analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, procedure, program, budget or personnel. + OPTION II: One (1) year's experience in a highly responsible secretarial capacity. + OPTION III: One (1) year's experience in a responsible supervisory clerical capacity. 04 OPTION I EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Please describe in detailyour experience in a staff capacity* analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, procedure, program, budget or personnel. *Staff capacity is defined as work in an advisory capacity to line managers to provide program and administrative support. Work includes assisting and supporting administration by doing research, analysis, and making recommendations to line managers on matters such as: utilization of personnel; allocation of funds; workload and workload fluctuations; and programs and procedures for accomplishing work objectives. Work under general supervision of the line or division manager. If you do not have experience please indicate"Not Applicable". NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information: a)Employer's Name and Address b)Position/Title held c)Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY) d)Hours Worked per Week e)Describe experience/responsibilities in detail. You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered a response. 05 OPTION II EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Please describe in detailyour experience in a highly responsible secretarial capacity. If you do not have experience please indicate"Not Applicable". NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information: a)Employer's Name and Address b)Position/Title held c)Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY) d)Hours Worked per Week e)Describe experience/responsibilities in detail. You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered a response. 06 OPTION III EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Please describe in detailyour experience in a responsible supervisory clerical capacity. If you do not have experience please indicate"Not Applicable". NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information: a)Employer's Name and Address b)Position/Title held c)Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY) d)Hours Worked per Week e)Describe experience/responsibilities in detail. You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered a response. Required Question Employer County of Los Angeles Address ****************** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website http://hr.lacounty.gov Please verify your email addressVerify Email