CONTRACT PROGRAM MONITOR

Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:We welcome applications from anyone.FILING PERIOD:We will be accepting online applications from Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M. (PT) on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, to be accepted.EXAM NUMBER:J4229OCheck Out Our Outstanding Benefits Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. work for us? With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities, and many more.We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans, and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach you fullest potential. Essential Job Functions Monitors and evaluates services provided by contractors and/or subcontractors by preparing timelines of tasks and deadlines; selecting random sample sizes for administrative responsibility, fiscal accountability, and service delivery reviews; and conducting on-site visits and desk reviews; etc. in order to ensure the contractors are performing at optimal levels, and are in compliance with contract agreements and rules and regulations set forth by the County.Conducts on-site visits to contractor’s place of business by driving a vehicle to various sites throughout the County of Los Angeles; conducting entrance and exit meetings to discuss the purpose of the visit, preliminary findings, and provide technical assistance; reviewing and verifying documents and files; and performing detailed inspections/walkthroughs of services in order to ensure: a) effective services are delivered to participants and in compliance with local, State, federal, rules/regulations; b) billing accuracy, c) County is satisfied with the contractor’s vestigates potential problems and/or areas of non-compliance by documenting discrepancies and communicating to appropriate staff/management, conducting follow-up inspections to ensure corrective action has been taken, completing all required reviews and monitoring activities within contracted specified timeframes, and initiating additional action through the supervisor if necessary in order to ensure the appropriate type and level of service specified in the contract agreement are met.Prepares various documents by compiling information into an appropriate format and manually or electronically operating computer software programs in order to solicit, convey, record, or present the information.Reviews, analyzes, and processes various documents by checking the documents’ contents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with terms of the contract, State, county, and federal regulations; reviewing contractor’s invoices to see whether expenses were necessary, proper, and reasonable and in line with the contract budget; and assessing financial penalties and bonuses of contracts in order to ensure compliance, accuracy, and completeness prior to supervisor’s review.Maintains records of contractor activities and expenditures by creating files that include all actions and correspondence pertaining to contracts; tracking contract expenditures; scanning documents; arranging, classifying, sorting, and filing the records according to a specified sequencing method; and utilizing the office’s hardcopy and/or electronic filing systems in order to ensure their accessibility, accuracy, safe-keeping, and relevance.Serves as a liaison with various agencies and organizations by establishing and/or maintaining working relationships with individuals; providing individuals with requested services, information, guidance, and remedial solutions to programmatic issues; consulting with individuals for information needed; and coordinating and scheduling trainings, visits, entrance and exit meetings, etc. in order to obtain, exchange, or provide information in connection with contracts.Assists supervisor in contract development, change notices, amendments, etc. by researching applicable laws and regulations; reviewing specifications and/or scope of work; identifying errors with contract language that results in change orders or amendments; etc. in order to maximize financial and operational performance of the department and minimize risk. Requirements REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFYOPTION IOne year of experience at the level of an Administrative Assistant III.OPTION IITwo years of experience in a contract environment at the level of Administrative Assistant II.OPTION IIIThree years of experience at the working supervisor level involving fleet management and/or maintenance.LICENSEA valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.PHYSICAL CLASSPHYSICAL 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 INFORMATIONFor full descriptions of class specifications of Los Angeles County classes Administrative Assistant III (Item #0889) or Administrative Assistant II (Item #0888) please click on the hyperlink on each title OR go to the Department of Human Resources website at and type in the job title or item number under the 'FIND JOB DESCRIPTIONS' search box.You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.Contract environment refers to maintaining, monitoring, auditing, and evaluating contract agreements.Experience at the working supervising level refers to working with and supervising a crew of at least three or more journey-level automotive, bus, or truck technicians. Supervisory capacity refers to providing direct administration and technical supervision to include planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of staff, evaluating employee performance, approving leave of absence, counseling and recommending discipline.Journey-Level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision. Fleet management and maintenance refers to the inspection, maintenance, repair, procurement, assignment, and disposal of a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment used for construction, maintenance operations, emergency response, and/or for basic transportation purposes, and having knowledge of the industry repair and maintenance practices and regulations.ENDORSEMENT OF COUNTY QUALIFICATIONSApplicants who are receiving or have received bonus pay such as out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus, or reclassification study from CEO and wish to qualify using experience gained in County classifications that are not at the level of the classification listed in the requirements, must provide verification of qualifying bonus. Please submit documentation to and indicate your name, the exam title and exam number. Applicants do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position at the level of the classification listed in the requirements, or a position deemed to be at equivalent level. If you have additional questions regarding this process, please send inquiry to . Sheriff’s Department employees must provide verification of qualifying bonus by completing the Special Pay Verification Form (SPVF) accessible at Special Pay Verification Form-Employees-Power Apps. The Classifications Unit will email the approved SPVF to the applicant and the Professional Examinations Unit. Verification of Experience (VOE) forms previously approved by Classifications Unit staff will be accepted. Forward documentation to and be sure to provide your name, the exam title, and exam number. All applicants claiming out-of-class experience to meet the requirements should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application.Verification must be provided at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of the filing period. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIREAs part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be used as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENTThis examination will consist of two (2) parts:PART IA multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 30%, assessing: Professional Potential AchievementCoping with Uncertainty Responsibility Working to High Quality Standards Willingness to LearnWorking Relationships Analyzing Information Learning Quickly Generating New Ideas Using Time Efficiently Adapting to ChangeAPPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PART I IN ORDER TO BE INVITED TO PART II.PART IIA performance test, weighted 70%, assessing: Reading Comprehension Decision MakingFact Finding and Data Analysis Problem Solving Analyzing Information Written Communication Payroll Audit and AnalysisResponsibilityMULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH WEIGHTED PART TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTSIf you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam. TEST PREPARATIONStudy guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you prepare for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at Please click on 'Find a Job' and then 'Job Search Toolkit.' Test preparation information is located under the 'Employment Test Assistance' section. Additional online practice tests are available at Please note that these resources are intended to provide general information about the types of tests and assessments used by the County of Los Angeles. These resources do not contain details of the exam nor the specific questions you will be asked to answer during the test administration. The exam content section describes the areas assessed by the test, and you are invited to study and review whatever material you believe will help you prepare.TESTING ACCOMMODATIONIf you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the examination process, you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Please note, you will be contacted at a later time by a Sheriff’s Department representative that will guide you through the process. You will be provided with an initial deadline to submit documentation. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for initial placement on the eligible list.VETERAN'S CREDITIf you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing.ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATIONThe names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their group for a period of six (6) months from the date of promulgation.The list of successful applicants developed from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.SPECIAL INFORMATIONSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIREDThe Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has a 'zero tolerance' policy for its employees for the following:use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any ShiftAPPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATIONWe only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the 'Apply' green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 P.M., PT, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk @@ APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security PUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:For applicants 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, EMAIL 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.California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations UnitDepartment Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611Department Contact Email: 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: 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: 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 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: Revised September 2025

Created: 2026-01-30