ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER I / EMERGENCY ...

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE -EMERGENCYFILING DATES:September 19, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. (Pacific Time)This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the service are metEXAM NUMBER: b1002B-EAThe 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 Administrative Services Manager 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.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 I.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:All PositionsConducts complex and sensitive research assignments requiring locating and gathering of data from multiple sources and interpretation of often conflicting and ambiguous data to reach sound piles information by grouping and/or categorizing the information (e.g., in tables, spreadsheets, data files) in meaningful ways.Uses qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods to identify issues, summarize findings and draw fact-based conclusions.Analyzes complex operational, financial, program and other issues and makes recommendations on appropriate courses of action.Prepares a variety of documents (e.g., reports, business correspondence, memoranda) often of a highly sensitive nature requiring the exercise of organizational teracts with a variety of individuals (e.g., vendors, managers, representatives of external agencies/organizations) often on sensitive and confidential issues.Monitors processes and programs by gathering and analyzing relevant information.Evaluates the effectiveness of various programs by comparing program outcomes to program goals.Performs various administrative duties by appropriately applying Federal and State laws, County and local ordinances, and departmental policies.Lead PositionsLeads a team/unit of lower-level analysts by providing work guidance and direction.Participates in scheduling, assigning and monitoring work of other employees.Supervisory PositionsPlans, organizes, assigns, and evaluates the work of a unit of lower-level terviews, participates in selecting new unit staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets.REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:GENERAL COMPETENCIES:Knowledge:Customer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementClericalEnglish LanguageSkills:Critical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingMathematical ReasoningActive ListeningCoordinationTime ManagementAbilities:Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionReasoningInformation OrderingSPECIALTY COMPETENCIES:Contracts:County Contracting Authority and Terms and ConditionsContracting Strategy and PlanningCreating a SolicitationManaging the Solicitation ProcessThe Proposal Evaluation ProcessContract Negotiation and Approval ProcessWORK STYLES:DependabilityAdaptability/FlexibilityCooperationStress ToleranceIntegrityConcern for othersAssertivenessPersistenceInitiativeAttention to DetailMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Option 1A 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 associate analyst level**, primarily researching, analyzing and synthesizing data, as well as making recommendations for resolving administrative or operational problems.*A Master's degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law or closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.Option 2Five years of experience performing analytical assignments, two years of which must have been at the associate analyst level**, primarily researching, analyzing and synthesizing data, as well as making recommendations for resolving administrative or operational problems.**Associate analyst level work involves the independent performance of a variety of routine to moderately complex assignments.Note: For a fuller description of associate-level analytical work, refer to Los Angeles County's Management Analyst classification.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.EXAMINATION 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.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:Applications must be submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis.DEPARTMENT CONTACT:HR Examinations Unit: (213) 972-7034HR Examinations Unit Email: Contact Phone: Nicholas Jordan, (323) 705-3925Analyst Contact Email: #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17