PROGRAM MANAGER II (ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/4270831) Apply  PROGRAM MANAGER II (ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES) Salary $86,869.20 - $117,064.32 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number W0978E Department INTERNAL SERVICES Opening Date 06/13/2024 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER W0978E REPOSTING INFORMATION: This announcement is being reposted to reopen the filing period and revise the requirements. When to Submit Your Application: The application filing period will begin June 14, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. (PT). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure at any time without prior notice. Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job Opportunity NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED. Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector packages in the nation. + Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary. + Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary. + Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits + Flexible Schedules (Telework - where appropriate) + Rideshare, Parking, and Transit Benefits + 13 paid holidays per year Click here (https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) for more details on employee benefits. Who We Are: The Internal Services Department (ISD) plays a major role in supporting all County of Los Angeles departments and commissions. With an annual budget of over $885M and 2,162 budgeted positions along with over 5,120 contracted workers of varying professions in facilities management, information technology, environmental, administrative, purchasing, and contracting, ISD is the County's trusted partner and provider of choice. The Opportunity: Positions allocable to the Program Manager II are distinguished from administrative assistant positions by their responsibility for providing administrative direction of all aspects of specialized departmental programs. Program is defined as a decentralized operation in a County department which 1) has separate entity as a budget unit; 2) provides specialized professional services to the public; 3) operates under policy guidelines established by a professional assigned as program director; and 4) involves participation and interaction of other agencies; both public and private. The Program Manager II functions as the management specialist, staff coordinator, and administrative representative of the department on the project team. Positions allocable to this class have responsibility for a program which involves complex contractual agreements with funding or service agencies, extensive cooperative and reciprocal agreements with other agencies and County departments, continuous service to clients necessitating the compilation and retention of case records and the provision of post-consultive services and considerable consequences of action due to either the large size or complexity of program, funding or requirements. Essential Job Functions What You Will Do Provides overall coordination, tracking, and administration of various programs and projects conducted under the County's Energy & Environmental Policy. Collaborates with ISD, other County departments, other local governments and public agencies, state agencies, and third parties in planning and implementing energy and environmental projects and programs within County facilities and operations. Prepares and administers contracts and agreements with vendors to provide energy efficiency and environmental services. Maintains liaison with various agencies and organizations including County departments, local, State and Federal agencies, community agencies , and other concerned parties, both public and private. Provides progress reports and deliver presentations/trainings to management and stakeholders as needed. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to program plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Develops strategies and tactics when needed to ensure effective program performance relative to market opportunity, working closely with company functional groups over the entire life cycle. Analyze program implementation results and stakeholder feedback to strategize about the evolution of program design, outreach and implementation activities. Develops energy and environmental policy program scopes of work and schedules. Represents the County at regulatory proceedings and workshops and other local governmental and public agency proceedings. Conducts and receives training within the County and outside the region and travel as needed. Drives to and from various work sites. Requirements TO QUALIFY FOR THE OPTIONS BELOW you must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, andPROVIDEdocumentation for specified courses related to the requirements below and within your online job application under the "Experience" area and Supplemental Questionnaire. Requirements to Qualify: Graduation from an accredited college or university -And- Three (3) years of experience in a general administrative staff capacity* analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, systems and procedures, programs, facilities planning, budget or personnel. One (1) year of the three (3) years must have been involved with contracting, specifying, acquiring, implementing, managing, or analyzing energy efficiency or environmental projects, services or programs. A Master's degree from an accredited graduate school in Public Administration, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, Environmental Planning, or Environmental Policy will be accepted for (1) year of the required three (3) years' experience in a general administrative staff capacity.* SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Staff capacity is defined as work performed to assist and support administration by doing research and making recommendations to administration for the solution of problems of organization, procedure, program, budget, or personnel at the level of an Administrative Assistant III. All documents should clearly indicate the degree in English language and the date when the degree was conferred or awarded. Accredited colleges and universities include all colleges and universities that meet the accreditation guidelines indicated on the bulletin. For applicants with international transcript(s) , a report by an evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. must be submitted at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days. The report must confirm the U.S. course/degree equivalency. In order to receive credit for the required degree/coursework and/or license, you must include a legible copy of the official transcripts and/or a legible copy of the official certificate and/or license at the time of filingorwithin 15 calendar days from the date of filing application. Please submit documentation tomnavarro2@isd.lacounty.govand indicate your name, exam name (Program Manager II), and the exam number ( W0978E ) . Additional Information Our Assessment Process: EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an Oral Interview covering training and experience and the general ability to perform the duties of the position weighted 100%. You must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment in order to be added onto the register of eligible candidates. NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please addmnavarro2@isd.lacounty.gov,info@governmentjobs.com, andnoreply@governmentjobs.comto your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Eligibility Information: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the assessment will be placed on the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Passing this examination and being placed on the Eligible Register do not guarantee an offer of employment. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. No person may compete for this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. How to Apply: Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application by 5:30 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the websitehttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty. 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. Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please addMnavarro2@isd.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants 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. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements to Qualify as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate 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. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsificationof any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website athttps://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/for more information. 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. Fair Chance Initiative: 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 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. Have questions about anything listed above? Contact us: Exam Number: W0978E Department Contact Name: Mark Navarro Department Contact Phone: (323)643-2721 Department Contact Email: Mnavarro2@isd.lacounty.gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 881-3932 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 [Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 ] 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:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/. 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:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/. 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 athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov. Revised January 2025 For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) 01 The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will NOT be considered a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. + I understand the above information and instructions. 02 Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add KIrby@isd.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of your email subscription settings, you may always check for notifications by logging into www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. + I understand and agree to the information above. 03 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:In order to receive credit for the required coursework or certification, you must include (attach) a legible copy of the official transcripts or a legible copy of the official certificate or license at the time of filing to your online application or within 15 calendar days from the date of filing application (if applicable). Failure to provided required documents mentioned in the requirements may result in your application being rejected. + Yes, I understand the above statement and will attach all relevant documentation to support my experience and/or education. + No, I do not possess documentation to support my experience and/or education. 04 The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.BE AS SPECIFIC AS POSSIBLE AND INCLUDE ALL INFORMATION RELEVANT TO THE POSITION.Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. + I understand the above information and instructions. 05 Have you graduated from an accredited college or university? Please make you selection below. If yes, please ensure the following: *Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also, acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or The Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). In order to receive credit for a degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing or submit within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to Kirby@isd.lacounty.gov Please include the exam number and exam title if submitting supporting documentation by email. Failure to submit your degree within fifteen (15) calendar days of application submission, will result in application denial. + Yes + No 06 Do you possess three (3) years of experience in a general administrative staff capacity* analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, systems and procedures, programs, facilities planning, budget or personnel. *Staff capacity is defined as work performed to assist and support administration by doing research and making recommendations to administration for the solution of problems of organization, procedure, program, budget, or personnel at the level of an Administrative Assistant III. + Yes + No 07 If you answered "yes" to the previous question, provide a full description of the scope of responsibility and your duties performed. Comments such as "see resume or application" or incomplete responses will not be considered. THE EXPERIENCE YOU CLAIM MUST BE CONSISTENT WITH THE EXPERIENCE LISTED ON YOUR APPLICATION. Include ALL of the following information for each relevant position held: Job Title: Employer: Employment Start Date: (MM/DD/YYYY): Employment End Date: (MM/DD/YYYY): Hours worked per week: Description of specific duties/job experience and scope of responsibilities related to your experience analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, systems and procedures, programs, facilities planning, budget or personnel. If you have no experience in the area of responsibility, indicate "N/A". Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Be as specific as possible and include all information relevant to the position. Failure to provide ALL the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application. 08 Do you possess one (1) year of the three (3) years must have been involved with contracting, specifying, acquiring, implementing, managing, or analyzing energy efficiency or environmental projects, services or programs. + Yes + No 09 If you answered "yes" to the previous question, provide a full description of the scope of responsibility and your duties performed. Comments such as "see resume or application" or incomplete responses will not be considered. THE EXPERIENCE YOU CLAIM MUST BE CONSISTENT WITH THE EXPERIENCE LISTED ON YOUR APPLICATION. Include ALL of the following information for each relevant position held: Job Title: Employer: Employment Start Date: (MM/DD/YYYY): Employment End Date: (MM/DD/YYYY): Hours worked per week: Description of specific duties/job experience and scope of responsibilities related to one (1) year of the three (3) years must have been involved with contracting, specifying, acquiring, implementing, managing, or analyzing energy efficiency or environmental projects, services or programs. If you have no experience in the area of responsibility, indicate "N/A". Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Be as specific as possible and include all information relevant to the position. Failure to provide ALL the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application. 10 Do you possess a Master' Degree from an accredited college or university * or a Masters' Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, Environmental Planning or Environmental Policy from an accredited graduate school? *Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also, acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or The Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). In order to receive credit for completion of a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing or submit within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to KIrby@isd.lacounty.gov Please include the exam number and exam title if submitting supporting documentation by email. Failure to submit your degree within fifteen (15) calendar days of application submission, will result in application denial. + Yes + No 11 Do you possess a Master's degree from an accredited graduate school in Public Administration, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, Environmental Planning, or Environmental Policy? + Yes, I posses a Master's Degree in Public Administration + Yes, I posses a Master's Degree in Business Administration + Yes, I posses a Master's Degree in Environmental Studies + Yes, I posses a Master's Degree in Environmental Planning + Yes, I posses a Master's Degree in Environmental Policy + No, I do not posses a Master's Degree in any of the above mentioned areas. Required Question Employer County of Los Angeles Address ****************** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website http://hr.lacounty.gov Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email