When to Submit Your Application:
The application filing period will begin on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) – Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
Type of Recruitment:
We welcome applications from anyone.
Withhold Information:
No withhold will be allowed. Required experience/education must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.
Why work for us?
With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.
The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
For more information about our amazing benefits, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/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 $905 million and 2,158 budgeted positions along with over 5,120 contracted workers of varying professions in facilities management, information technology, environmental, administrative, purchasing and contracting. ISD's commitment is to provide Speed, Reliability, and Value.
The Opportunity:
We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill an Administrative Manager XI, ISD, position in the Energy Service. Positions allocable to this class work under the direction of a high-level manager within the Service.
Special Salary Information:
This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations.
- Oversees the work of the County's Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory and development of the Municipal Climate Action Plan.
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Coordinates with all departments and state agencies to obtain the data necessary for accurate analysis to identify progress and opportunities for the County to reduce its GHG emissions.
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Develops strategies and identify best practices for cost efficient GHG reduction.
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Coordinates the work across all County departments including Chief Sustainability Office to reduce the County's Scope 1,2,and 3 GHG emissions.
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Identifies and develops sources of capital including but not limited to state and federal grants, utility incentives, & public private partnerships (including Energy Saving Performance Contracts & Energy Services Agreements), that can facilitate implementation of GHG reduction.
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Develops and implements Master Agreements and Contracts to enable implementation of GHG reductions projects.
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Coordinates with state agencies on GHG emissions analysis.
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Prepares and submits applications for state or federal grants or utility incentives to meet County and/or Departmental energy and climate goals.
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Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of a particular area.
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Proposes resolutions to policy issues and problems as they arise.
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Directs the preparation of special projects and reports.
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Directs the budget and other reports for the Division.
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Monitors efficiency and effectiveness, makes recommendations for their solution, and implements approved recommendations.
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Advises top departmental management on problems, makes recommendations for their solution, and implements approved recommendations.
For more information, please view the classification specification: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066163
Requirements to Qualify:
Five (5) years' experience developing and implementing at least one energy, environmental, or sustainability program, including directing the budget, personnel, fiscal or other administrative functions, for either (1) a large public agency on behalf of constituents, or (2) a large corporate or public agency organization.
Experience must also include at least one of the following: 1) successfully applied for and managed a state, federal, or utility grant in energy efficiency, renewable energy, or clean transportation valued at least $5 million; 2) managed projects in energy efficiency, renewable energy, or clean transportation valued at least $10 million.
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:
2 – 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:
- Energy, Environmental, or sustainability projects or programs must include one of the following:
Greenhouse Gas inventory and reduction
Energy Saving Agreements or Energy Saving Performance Contracts
Transportation electrification
Solar, battery storage, and microgrid technologies
Green building certification program
A large public agency on behalf of constituents is defined as work performed in a government or public-sector setting where programs are delivered to the public/residents with having a minimum population of 75,000 constituents.
A large corporate or public agency organization is defined as managing programs within an organization itself and having a minimum of 1,000 employees.
Desirable Qualifications:
Additional points will be awarded for applicants who possess the following Desirable Qualifications.
Additional years of experience beyond the minimum requirements.
A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Resource Conservation, Environmental Engineering, or closely related field.
Successfully applied for, secured, and managed a state or federal grant valued at least $20 million in energy efficiency, renewable energy, or clean transportation.
Successfully developed legislation and appropriations that enabled state or federal grant funding valued at least $20 million in energy efficiency, renewable energy, or clean transportation.
Experience working with California Air Resources Board (CARB), South Coast Air Quality Management Districts (SCAQMD), California Energy Commission (CEC), Strategic Growth Council (SGC), and/or California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) (can be working at the agency, as a grantee of those agency, or a partner department to that agency).
Experience developing and entering into Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) to finance portfolios worth at least $5 million in combined energy projects with documented energy, fuel, and emissions savings.
To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution or email it to
[email protected] within five (5) days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
Our Assessment Process:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based on application information and supplemental questionnaire weighed 100%.
Each candidate's background will be evaluated on the basis of information provided on their County of Los Angeles Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire that pertains to the areas of the REQUIREMENTS and DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS to determine the level and scope of the candidate's job preparation for this position.
Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the list.
Eligibility Information:
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly.
Vacancy Information:
The resulting eligible list for this examination will be used to fill a vacancy located in the Energy Management Systems Section of the Internal Services Department located at 1100 N. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90063. Employee will be placed on a 5/40 schedule.
Application and Filing Information
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that a valid email address is provided. If choosing to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Have questions about anything listed above?
Contact us:
Exam Number: W1080L
Department Contact Name: Mark Navarro
Department Contact Email: [email protected]
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 267-2436
Teletype Phone:(800) 899-4099
[Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
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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 at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran’s 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 veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf (Download PDF reader)
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