STAFF ASSISTANT III - FIRE EMERGENCY Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/4842701) Apply  STAFF ASSISTANT III - FIRE EMERGENCY Salary $72,033.84 - $97,070.16 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number 30915A-FR Department FIRE Opening Date 03/07/2025 Closing Date 3/21/2025 12:00 AM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information FIRE DEPARTMENT TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY APPLICATION FILING PERIOD: Applications will be accepted beginning March 10, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) through March 21, 2025, before 5:00 p.m. (PT) EXAM NUMBER: 30915A-FR The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/199375.pdf) , including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. 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 Los Angeles County Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Staff Assistant IIIvacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster. 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. Before the end of 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 III position. DEFINITION: Assists a deputy director of a large County department by defining, analyzing, and making recommendations for the solution of highly complex operating, budgetary and organizational problems and participating in the implementation of recommendations. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class report to a deputy director of a line operation in a large County department and are distinguished by their responsibility for independently analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of the full range of highly complex operational problems affecting the management of the branch such as organization, staffing, budget, program and systems. Incumbents are involved in all phases of the analysis, decision, and implementation process including programs, problems, and executive decisions. Incumbents must work independently and exercise a broad knowledge of administration, organization, personnel management, budgetary control, and departmental policy and procedures. Essential Job Functions + Develops the annual branch budget including justifications for salaries and employee benefits, fixed assets, and services and supplies. + Conducts management studies of branch organization, procedures, operational policies, staffing, management practices, and space allocation; prepares and presents findings and recommendations for the solution of problems and the enhancement of branch efficiency and economy. + Analyzes, evaluates and makes recommendations on the feasibility of new branch functions or the modification of existing programs; participates in the implementation of changes resulting from studies and prepares appropriate procedural manuals and associated instructions, as required. + Determines the need for and conducts or coordinates administrative studies and investigations of branch activities; participates in reviewing administrative studies and developing and implementing new procedures, as directed. + Assists in the design, development and implementation and evaluation of accounting, information and other systems used by the branch. + Coordinates and participates in contract service agreements for the branch. + Participates in branch personnel management activities, as directed. + May supervise a small administrative or technical staff. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Option I: Three (3) years’ experience in a staff capacity* analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, systems and procedures, program, facility planning, budget or personnel, one (1) year of which must have been in a responsible staff capacity** in the administrative staff organization of a department or a central administrative staff organization. Option II: One (1) years' experience as anAdministrative Assistant II (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066202) ***or Staff Assistant II (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066150) ****. For full description of class specifications of County of Los Angeles classes: Administrative Assistant II (Item #0888) or Staff Assistant II (Item #0913), please click on the hyperlink on each title OR go to the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.govand type in the job title or item number under “FIND JOB DESCRIPTIONS” search box. You MUST meet the above requirements in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. LICENSE INFORMATION: 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: 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 * Staff Capacity: It 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 as an Administrative Assistant II or higher. **Responsible Staff Capacity: Staff capacity experience at the journey-level requiring working knowledge of rules, regulations, and other guidelines relating to program area assigned. The staff capacity experience is defined as working in an advisory capacity to line managers to provide program and administrative support. Work includes assisting and supporting administration by doing research, analysis and making recommendations to line managers on matters such as: utilization of personnel, allocation of funds, workload and workload fluctuations, and program and procedures for accomplishing work objectives. Work under general supervision of the line or division manager. ***Administrative Assistant II: Analyzes and make recommendations for the solution of a variety of problems, organization, budget, systems and procedures, program, facilities planning, general management, and personnel. ****Staff Assistant II: Assists the manager of a major division or bureau in a County department by analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of a variety of problems of organization, budget, procedures, systems, program, general management and personnel. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: Before the end of your initial work assignment, 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 addcindy.delgado@fire.lacounty.govas well asnoreply@governmentjobs.com,Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov, and info@governmentjobs.comto 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 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 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 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. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please fill out your application and minimum questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your actual job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, total number of hours worked (full or part-time). Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any Shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION: 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. 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). 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 applicants 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. Refer to their website for more information: http://lacountylibrary.org. NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. 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 County of Los Angeles Fire Department is committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst various groups of people. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. Department Contact Name:Fire Examination Section Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500 Department Contact Email:Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov Analyst Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500 Analyst Contact Email: cindy.delgado@fire.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone:(800) 735-2929 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 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 Candidate Communication Acknowledgement: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. DO NOT select "off" under email preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you like Los Angeles County to notify you regarding your application status, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add cindy.delgado@fire.lacounty.gov, fire-examination@fire.lacounty.gov, noreply@governmentjobs.com, info@governmentjobs.com and the domain @fire.lacounty.gov to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter email. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. + I understand the above information and instructions. 02 Supplemental Questionnaire Acknowledgement:The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you posses 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 as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. + Yes, I understand the above information and agree 03 This position works to support the Los Angeles County's response to the fire emergency. + Yes, I understand and am willing to perform all necessary work duties 04 How many years of experience do you have in aSTAFF CAPACITYanalyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, systems and procedure, program, facility planning, budget or personnel? Staff Capacity:It 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 as an Administrative Assistant II or higher. + No Experience + Less than one (1) year + One (1) year to less than two (2) years + Two (2) years to less than three (3) years + Three (3) years or more 05 If you answered as having experience in aSTAFF CAPACITY, please describe your experience in detail by providing the following information. (each work experience must be listed separately) + Employer Name or County Department and Job Title + Employment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) and End Date (MM/DD/YYYY) + Hours Worked per Week + Number of Employees Supervised (if applicable) + Supervisor Contact Information (Name and Phone Number) + Detailed Description of your experience (Duties and Scope of Responsibility) in aSTAFF CAPACITYanalyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, systems and procedure, program, facility planning, budget or personnel. If you do not have the experience, please indicate "Not Applicable." 06 How many years of experience do you have in aRESPONSIBLE STAFF CAPACITYin the administrative staff organization of a department or a central administrative staff organization? Responsible Staff Capacity:Staff capacity experience at the journey-level requiring working knowledge of rules, regulations, and other guidelines relating to program area assigned. The staff capacity experience is defined as working in an advisory capacity to line managers to provide program and administrative support. Work includes assisting and supporting administration by doing research, analysis and making recommendations to line managers on matters such as: utilization of personnel, allocation of funds, workload and workload fluctuations, and program and procedures for accomplishing work objectives. Work under general supervision of the line or division manager. + No Experience + Less than one (1) year + One (1) year or more 07 If you answered as having experience in aRESPONSIBLE STAFF CAPACITY, please describe your experience in detail by providing the following information. (each work experience must be listed separately) + Employer Name or County Department and Job Title + Employment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) and End Date (MM/DD/YYYY) + Hours Worked per Week + Number of Employees Supervised (if applicable) + Supervisor Contact Information (Name and Phone Number) + Detailed Description of your experience (Duties and Scope of Responsibility) in aRESPONSIBLE STAFF CAPACITYin the administrative staff organization of a department or a central administrative office. If you do not have the experience, please indicate "Not Applicable." 08 How many years of experience do you have as anAdministrative Assistant IIorStaff Assistant IIin the County of Los Angeles? Administrative Assistant II:Analyzes and make recommendations for the solution of a variety of problems, organization, budget, systems and procedures, program, facilities planning, general management, and personnel.Staff Assistant II:Assists the manager of a major division or bureau in a County department by analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of a variety of problems of organization, budget, procedures, systems, program, general management and personnel. + No Experience + Less than one (1) year + One (1) year or more 09 If you answered as having experience listed in question #8, please describe your experience in detail by providing the following information. (each work experience must be listed separately) + Employer Name or County Department and Job Title + Employment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) and End Date (MM/DD/YYYY) + Hours Worked per Week + Number of Employees Supervised (if applicable) + Supervisor Contact Information (Name and Phone Number) + Detailed Description of your experience (Duties and Scope of Responsibility) analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of a variety of problems of organization, budget, systems and procedures, program, facilities planning, general management, and personnel as a County of Los Angeles class ofAdministrative Assistant II. + Detailed Description of your experience (Duties and Scope of Responsibility) assisting the manager of major division or bureau in a County department by analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of a variety of problems of organization, budget, procedures, systems, program, general management and personnel as a County of Los Angeles class ofStaff Assistant II. If you do not have the experience, please indicate "Not Applicable." Required Question Employer County of Los Angeles Address ****************** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website http://hr.lacounty.gov Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email