STAFF ASSISTANT II / Emergency Appointment Fire
About The Position
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates for emergency Staff Assistant II vacancies related to the windstorms and wildfires affecting the County, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires. The role supports County efforts to mobilize resources and help residents recover and rebuild. Under the emergency order, qualified applicants may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. During the initial work period, performance is assessed; candidates who pass may be considered for permanent appointment as a Staff Assistant II. The position performs a combination of administrative staff functions, including budget analysis, organizational and work-procedure reviews, personnel administration, equipment-related research and recommendations, and supervision of clerical staff as needed. The listed duties are illustrative and may include other similar, related, or logically assigned work.
Requirements
- Option I: Two years of experience in a general administrative staff or specialized staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations to solve problems involving organization, systems and procedures, programs, facility planning, budgets, or personnel.
- Option II: One year of experience as an Administrative Assistant I or Staff Assistant I.
- For Option II, applicants must have County status in the applicable payroll title for the required period; out-of-class experience is not accepted.
- Physical Class 2 – Light: occasional lifting up to 10 pounds and some bending, stooping, or squatting; considerable walking may be involved.
Responsibilities
- Prepare justifications for division or bureau salaries and employee benefits, fixed assets, services, and supplies budgets.
- Analyze organizational problems or work procedures in the division or bureau and make recommendations; may participate in implementing resulting changes.
- Assist the director with recruitment, selection, and placement of qualified employees, and advise line managers on personnel administration.
- Collect and analyze data and make recommendations regarding the purchase, replacement, rental, operation, and repair of motor vehicles and construction equipment.
- Research selected equipment items and prepare equipment specifications.
- Supervise a small clerical staff in preparing and maintaining administrative reports and records, as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
