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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Government JobsLos Angeles, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Executive Assistant Position

The Department of Economic Opportunity is seeking qualified candidates to fill an Executive Assistant vacancy. This position will be mostly an in-person assignment at Economic Opportunity Headquarters, 510 S Vermont Ave, 11th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90020.

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.

This position will be filled through an open competitive emergency appointment process. The application filing period is subject to closure without 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 position will be mostly an in-person assignment. The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is LA County's central economic and workforce development hub helping residents connect to new career pathways, start and certify a business, and access life-changing opportunities. We're working to advance equity and inclusive, sustainable growth through all DEO programs and services by targeting economic benefits to the most vulnerable and marginalized communities, small businesses and residents in LA County.

Our vision is an equitable economy with thriving communities, inclusive and sustainable growth, and opportunity and mobility for all. Our mission is to create quality jobs, help small businesses and high-road employers start and grow, and build vibrant local communities and spaces.

Essential Job Functions

  • Performs as the department head's liaison with departmental management, the Board Offices, County Commissions, other County departments and public officials.
  • Develops departmental administrative policies for the department head related to the operations of the department and in preparation of instructions for their implementation.
  • Provides consultation in the development of new plans, systems and policies.
  • Analyzes correspondence and reports on departmental activities and makes recommendations on their disposition.
  • Responds in writing or orally to sensitive or controversial inquiries or complaints; prepares official correspondence and materials for the department head.
  • Conducts legislative analysis and recommends changes in legislation; serves as legislative liaison with the Chief Administrative Office; and, may represent the department on legislative issues in Sacramento.
  • Identifies new programs and services and conducts feasibility studies.
  • Conducts special assignments, management studies, or programs as directed.
  • Represents the department head at meetings, as directed.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, and three years of experience in a responsible staff, advisory, or administrative capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, procedure, program, budget, or personnel. Each additional year of such experience may be substituted for one year of college, to a maximum of four years.

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.

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.

To receive credit for the required education, a legible copy of the diploma or official transcript from an accredited institution that displays the degree awarded and date conferred must be attached to the application or emailed to DEORecruitment@opportunity.lacounty.gov. Please reference examination number EW1120A-EA in the subject line. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards.

Additional Information

Performance Evaluation weighted 100%. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

Applications must be filed online only. Apply online by clicking on the "APPLY" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements.

Provide all relevant training and experience in the spaces provided to assist in evaluating your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed.

Applicants must provide a legible copy of the diploma or official transcript from an accredited institution (the transcript must display the degree awarded and date conferred). International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. If you are not able to submit the required copy of your diploma or official transcript with your application at the time of filing, you may email a copy to DEORecruitment@opportunity.lacounty.gov. Please reference exam number EW1120A-EA in the subject line.

If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important to provide a valid email address. Please add DEORecruitment@opportunity.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam / junk / clutter mail. You may opt out of emails from LA County. However, if you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County.

You may be required to verify your email address so plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline. This is only required 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.

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.

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.

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

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.

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.

For any questions regarding this examination, please send an email to DEORecruitment@opportunity.lacounty.gov. Please reference exam number EW1120A-EA in the subject line.

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