ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER II (Personnel Operations) / Emergency Appointment Homelessness

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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER II (Personnel Operations) / Emergency Appointment Homelessness

Salary

$97,311.36 - $131,139.36 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

C1003F-EA

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date

09/25/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER
C1003F-EA

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

FILING PERIOD
We will begin accepting applications on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). 
 
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

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 County of Los Angeles Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill an emergency Administrative Services Manager II vacancy 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. 

 

Before the end of 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 Administrative Services Manager II. 


Essential Job Functions

Supervises a unit of analysts responsible for performing a full range of difficult to complex analytical assignments within one or more administrative functional areas and makes recommendations on highly complex issues which directly impact departmental programs and administrative operations, and which may be of a confidential or sensitive nature.

An Administrative Services Manager II is responsible for a combination of the following job functions, as it relates to Personnel Operations: 

  • Provides the support needed to hire positions that will be providing encampment resolutions services as it relates to activities such as trash and sanitary services, monitoring of illegal dumping, and addressing community and Board requests related to encampments.
     
  • Interacts with a variety of individuals (e.g., vendors, managers, representatives of external agencies/organizations), participating in meetings, making presentations, and coordinating activities with County and departmental staff, consultants, outside agencies, etcetera, to ensure that programs, especially those focused on PEH-related initiatives, are successfully implemented.

  • Provides administrative and technical supervision to staff performing the various functions in Personnel Operations unit such as reviewing and processing personnel action requests (PARs) for new hires, transfers, and promotions; conducting live scans; and coordinating the selection interview process for critical classifications supporting both direct and indirect services and programs that benefit PEH.

  • Plans, organizes, assigns, and evaluates the work of journey-level analysts assigned to a unit or project team; with staff, develops, implements and monitors work plans to achieve assigned objectives; provides input and monitors performance; participates in developing, implementing and evaluating plans, processes and procedures to achieve established goals and objectives in accordance with department standards.

  • Participates in interviewing and selecting new unit staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides training, coaching and mentoring for performance improvement; recommends performance recognition when warranted; subject to management concurrence, takes disciplinary action in accordance with County policies.

  • Plans and conducts highly complex and sensitive research assignments requiring the development of study criteria, locating and gathering of data from multiple sources and interpretation of conflicting and ambiguous data to reach sound conclusions; identifies research problems and challenges, and devises analytical methods and techniques required to accomplish assignment objectives; develops statistical and information-gathering processes to ensure quality, integrity, validity and relevance of data obtained for analysis and decision making purposes.

  • Compiles information by grouping and/or categorizing the information (e.g., in tables, spreadsheets, data files) in meaningful ways in order to facilitate meeting specific analytical requirements.

  • Uses qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods in order to identify and evaluate highly complex issues, summarize findings and draw fact-based conclusions often based upon large amounts of ambiguous and/or conflicting information.

  • Analyzes highly complex operational, financial, program and other issues and makes recommendations on appropriate courses of action; participates in the development of options and positions that meet objectives and best balance the interest of various stakeholders; develops and/or recommends the development of major programs or policies to address problems or improve operations by applying the results of research and analysis of pertinent information in order to ensure the highest likelihood of success.

  • Prepares a variety of documents (e.g., reports, business correspondence, memoranda) often of a highly sensitive nature requiring the exercise of organizational acumen; uses appropriate software programs (e.g., word processing, desktop publishing, presentation) in order to effectively communicate information to various audiences (e.g., departmental personnel, members of the public, governing boards).

  • Interacts with a variety of individuals (e.g., vendors, managers, representatives of external agencies/organizations) often on highly sensitive, contentious and confidential issues; participates in meetings to make presentations, provide advice and/or consultation services, resolve conflicts, mediate disputes, and negotiate agreements; coordinates activities with County central agency and departmental staff, consultants, outside agencies, etc. to ensure that programs are successfully implemented.

  • Performs various administrative duties (e.g., creating and maintaining files; formatting standard documents; receiving, processing, and routing documents) by appropriately applying Federal and State laws, County and local ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures in order to ensure all work done complies with established guidelines and requirements.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Option I: A bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university -AND- Three years of experience performing analytical assignments, two years of which must have been at the level of a journey-level analyst** or higher, within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely related administrative field. 


Option IIFive years of experience performing analytical assignments, two years of which must have been at the level of a journey-level analyst** or higher, within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely related administrative field.


* Applications from persons with degrees from foreign universities will be accepted ONLY if evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc. (AICE). A transcript submitted that is expressed in a language other than English will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.  
 
If you are unable to attach required documents, please e-mail pwexams@dpw.lacounty.gov within five (5) business days of filing. Include your name, exam number, and exam title in the Subject line of your e-mail.

**Journey-level analyst work involves the independent performance of work assignments which require the use of sound professional judgment, initiative and creativity in identifying and selecting research and analytical methods and techniques to address and resolve complex, controversial, and/or sensitive problems related to administrative functions such as human resources, budget, finance, contracts and other closely related administrative functional areas.

Note: For a fuller description of journey-level analytical work, refer to Los Angeles County's Administrative Services Manager I class (Item #1002).

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method or 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.

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

DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Extensive knowledge of Personnel Operations processes such as the Federal Regulations involving employment verification and Department of Transportation for Commercial Drivers; Various MOUs, County Codes, Interpretive Manual applicable to appointments, bonuses, salary calculations; and numerous county systems used for processing personnel operations transactions.

  • Familiar with County Enterprise Systems such as: Neogov, Enterprise HR and Performance Net.

Additional Information

EXAM CONTENT: 

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.


Before the end of the initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate the candidate's performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. 


APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Apply online by clicking on the green “Apply” button at the top right of this posting. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the
 REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. 
 
IMPORTANT NOTES:
  • FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. 
  • Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION, and you may be DISQUALIFIED.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline 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 https://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:  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. 

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application 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.


SPECIAL INFORMATION: 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.

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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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name: Airess Batungbakal
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: PWexams@dpw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

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 at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

 

Revised January 2025

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01
This position works indirectly with individuals experiencing homelessness.
  • I understand and I am willing to perform all necessary work duties.
02
All exam notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position.

While applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County, please be advised that 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 into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of MOST notices. Exam scores cannot be disclosed over the telephone.

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It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
  • I understand the above information and instructions.
03
Completion of the following supplemental questionnaire is REQUIRED for your application. The information you provide will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be detailed and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume" or "see application" are not valid responses. All submitted information is subject to verification at any time during the examination or selection process. Falsification of any information or failure to complete this questionnaire as instructed may result in disqualification or dismissal.
  • I understand and will abide by the aforementioned instructions
04
Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university?

* In order to receive credit for the required degree/coursework, you must include a legible copy of the diploma, transcripts, or letter from the accredited institution at the time of filing or within five (5) business days of filing. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, official transcripts will be required at the time of appointment.
  • Yes
  • No
05
If you have a bachelor's degree, please attach your diploma to your application or email it to PWExams@dpw.lacounty.gov within five (5) business days of filing. If you fail to attach your diploma to your application and/or fail to email your diploma to the e-mail address listed on the bulletin, your application will be rejected.
  • I understand the above information.
06
How many years of experience do you have performing analytical assignments within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely-related administrative field?
  • 5 years or more
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • Less than 1 year
  • No Experience
07
How many years of experience do you have performing analytical assignments at the level of journey-level analyst** within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely related administrative field?

** Journey-level analyst work involves the independent performance of work assignments which require the use of sound professional judgment, initiative and creativity in identifying and selecting research and analytical methods and techniques to address and resolve complex, controversial, and/or sensitive problems related to administrative functions such as human resources, budget, finance, contracts and other closely related administrative functional areas.

Note: For a fuller description of journey-level analytical work, refer to Los Angeles County's Administrative Services Manager I class (Item #1002).
  • 2 years or more
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • Less than 1 year
  • No Experience
08
Please describe your experience performing analytical assignments within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely related administrative field.

For the experience listed, please provide your job title, beginning and end dates, the name and contact information of the employer(s), and the description of your duties.

If you do not possess this experience, please type N/A.
09
HUMAN RESOURCES Human Resources Operations Area: How many years of experience do you have performing Human Resources Operations duties (e.g., onboarding, processing employee transactions, live scans, salary placements, bonuses) at the level of journey-level analyst** or higher?

** Journey-level analyst work involves the independent performance of work assignments which require the use of sound professional judgment, initiative and creativity in identifying and selecting research and analytical methods and techniques to address and resolve complex, controversial, and/or sensitive problems related to administrative functions such as human resources, budget, finance, contracts and other closely related administrative functional areas.

Note: For a fuller description of journey-level analytical work, refer to Los Angeles County's Administrative Services Manager I class (Item #1002).
  • 2 years or more
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • Less than 1 year
  • I do not have experience in Human Resources Operation.
10
Please describe in detail your experience performing Human Resources Operations duties (e.g., onboarding, processing employee transactions, live scans, salary placements, bonuses) at the journey analyst** level or higher?

** Journey-level analyst work involves the independent performance of work assignments which require the use of sound professional judgment, initiative and creativity in identifying and selecting research and analytical methods and techniques to address and resolve complex, controversial, and/or sensitive problems related to administrative functions such as human resources, budget, finance, contracts and other closely related administrative functional areas.

Note: For a fuller description of journey-level analytical work, refer to Los Angeles County's Administrative Services Manager I class (Item #1002).

For the experience listed, please provide your job title, beginning and end dates, the name and contact information of the employer(s), and the description of your duties.

If you do not possess this experience, please type N/A.

Required Question

Employer
County of Los Angeles
Address
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Los Angeles, California, 90010