STAFF ASSISTANT I - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT

Job Description:

STAFF ASSISTANT I - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT

Description

Position/Program Information

Type of Recruitment
Open Competitive - Emergency

Filing Dates

Applications will be accepted from Monday, July 6, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Thursday, July 9, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, July 9, 2026, to be accepted.

Exam Number

HH0907A-EA

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 Department of Homeless Services and Housing is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Staff Assistant 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 Staff Assistant I position.

Essential Job Functions

• Analyzes and makes recommendations to the unit manager for the resolution of problems of work procedure and space allocation; and may participate in the implementation of changes resulting from recommendations.
• Prepares reports and projections of workload and staffing for the manager of the unit.
• Coordinates and resolves problems between the unit served and departmental housekeeping, payroll, personnel, and reproduction services.
• Has responsibility for evaluating, ordering maintaining, loaning, and inventorying supplies and equipment, and for resolving procurement problems with the departmental supply officer.
• Supervises clerical personnel with responsibility for assigning and reviewing work, orientation, training, development and evaluation of work performance.

For more information about the position, please visit the classification specification: Staff Assistant I

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify

OPTION I: One (1) years' experience in a staff capacity* analyzing and making recommendations to administration for the solution of problems of organization, procedure, program, budget, or personnel at the level of Administrative Aid ** or higher.

OPTION II: One (1) years' experience in a highly responsible secretarial capacity at the level of Secretary III *** or higher.

OPTION III: One (1) years' experience in a responsible supervisory clerical capacity at the level of Intermediate Supervising Clerk **** or Intermediate Supervising Typist-Clerk ***** or higher.

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

Special Requirement Information

*Staff Capacity means having done work in an organization, the primary purpose is to assist and support administration in the efficient operation of its function by doing research into matters such as: utilization of personnel; allocation of funds/budgeting; workloads and workload fluctuations; legislative analysis; programs or procedures for accomplishing work objectives; and developing recommendations as a result of the above research.

**Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Administrative Aid is defined as under close supervision, performing beginning level administrative staff work by participating in making investigations of operating problems in a County department. Acceptable classes at the level of Administrative Aid are, but may not be limited to: Staff Assistant, PSS, Board Specialist, Accountant I, Program Aid I, CEO, or higher.

***Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Secretary III is defined as functioning as secretary to either (1) the head of a major section in a large and complex County department, (2) the head of a minor section in Health Services, or (3) the head of a major unit in either (a) a department headed by an elected official of the County of Los Angeles, (b) a department headed by an appointed official who provides immediate advisory services to the Board of Supervisors, or (c) the Department of the Public Defender.

****Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Intermediate Supervising Clerk is defined as supervising a large number of employees performing general and specialized office clerical work or a smaller number performing more diversified and difficult duties.

*****Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Intermediate Supervising Typist-Clerk is defined as through subordinate supervisors, supervises a large number of employees performing general and specialized office clerical work or a smaller number performing more diversified and difficult duties, and uses computers and other keyboarding equipment to perform skilled typing and keyboarding work. Acceptable classes at the level of Intermediate Supervising Clerk and Intermediate Supervising Typist Clerk are but may not be limited to: Supervising Sheriff Station Clerk, Library Assistant I, Supervising Payroll Clerk, Senior Legal Office Support Assistant, or higher.

You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t the same as the one(s) 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.

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

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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working for a public homelessness services agency providing direct field-based services, such as LAHSA, within the last 6 months.
  
• Two (2) years of experience within the last three (3) years coordinating operational workflows, communications, and issue resolution between Managed Care Plans, contracted providers, and internal program units.
• One (1) year of experience or more within the last three (3) years coordinating communications and resolving operational issues with Interim Housing contracted providers or related community-based service providers.

Additional Information

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.

Application and Filing Information

Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

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 Nsangtani @hsh.lacounty.gov , as well as [email protected], and [email protected] 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 governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 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 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.

Social Security Number
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.

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.

Department Contact Name: Neetu Sangtani

Department Contact Email: Nsangtani @hsh.lacounty.gov

Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

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Closing Date/Time: 7/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$52,405.20 - $70,628.88 Annually