Administrative Services Manager I Emergency Appointment

Position / Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT :

OPEN COMPETITIVE-EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT

EXAM NUMBER : JC1002A-EA

FILING PERIOD :

The application filing period will begin on October 24 2025 at 8 : 00 a.m. (Pacific Time) through October 30 2025 at 5 : 00 p.m. (Pacific Time). A pplications received on or after 5 : 00 p.m. (Pacific Time) will not be considered.

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness (Download PDF reader) 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 Justice Care and Opportunities Department 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.

During 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.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts complex contracting feasibility and cost analysis studies of various departmental operations; prepares reports detailing findings and makes recommendations.
• Performs or administers contract solicitations develops specifications and / or scope of work develops and prepares solicitation packages participates in the proposal / bid evaluation process and prepares documentation to support contract recommendations for a variety of contracted services.
• Negotiates or participates in the negotiation of highlycomplex legal and operational terms requirements and conditions for contract awards and modifications; prepares related documents including contracts amendments and letter agreements.
• Conducts complex legal research in applicable laws and regulations reviews pending legislation analyzes impact to department contracting efforts and confers with County attorneys to formulate recommendations.
• Prepares letters and memos to the Board of Supervisors recommending contract awards.
• Advises line operations in identifying contractual and funding problems and in resolving differences with contractors.
• Formulates and recommends proceduresand policies for contract development and designs forms and other tools to aid in contract development.
• Conducts review of contractor compliance with such requirements as licensures insurance Living Wage Ordinance and Jury Duty Ordinance.

GENERAL COMPETENCIES :

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Requirements

OPTION 1 :

A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of experience performing analytical assignments two (2) years of which must have been at the

OPTION 2 :

Five (5) years of experience performing analytical assignments two years of which must have been at the level of an

Note : For a complete description of associate level analytical work refer to Los Angeles Countys Management Analyst classification (Item #1848).

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

Desirable Qualifications :

Please attach a copy of your degree to your application or provide it to within seven (7) calendar days of submitting your application.

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.

All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.

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.

Special Requirement information :

In order to receive credit for a degree you MUST attach a legible copy of your official diploma official transcripts or official letter from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing (preferred) or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents at the time of filing you must email within seven (7) calendar days from the application submission. Please ensure to indicate the examination title and number in the subject of your email.

Endorsement of County Qualifications :

County employees who wish to qualify using experience gained in county classifications that are not at the level of the classifications listed above must provide verification of qualifying out-of-class experience by providing official documentation of additional responsibility bonus out-of-class bonus temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position at the level of any of the qualifying classifications listed above.

Withhold Information : Interested applicants may file for this examination if they are within three (3) months (90 calendar days) of meeting the education requirements by the last day of filing. The names of such applicants will be withheld from the certification list until proof of completion of the required education has been submitted and verified

Exam Content :

During your initial work period the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment to Administrative Services Manager I.

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.

Additional Information

Background Process :

Appointment to this position is contingent upon successful clearance of all pre-employment screening and onboarding requirements. This position requires live scan clearance.

Application & Filing Information :

Applications must be filed online only. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add as well as and to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam / junk / clutter mail.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. 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 and viewing your profile inbox which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application on October 24 2025 before 5 : 00 p.m. 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 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.

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.

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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Employment Information

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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 : 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 : 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 .

Veterans 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 veterans credit please visit : September 2025

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Business,Clerical,Account Payable,Administrative Skills,Time Management,Data Entry,office supplies,Accounting,Project Management,Administration Office,Management skills,Account Receivable,Administrative Operations,Problem Solving Skills,Statistics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 89707 - 120888