TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
The application filing period will begin on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) with a deadline of Friday, August 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).
The exam will reopen as the needs of the service require.
EXAM NUMBER: M0836A-R-FR
The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires, 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 Chief Executive Office is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Supervising Emergency Management Coordinator, CEO vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.
Applicants will be processed on an as-received basis and those who meet the requirements may be hired on a temporary basis for up to 90 days.
Before the end of your temporary work period, you will undergo an assessment which consists of an evaluation of experience based upon your performance. This assessment will be weighted 100% and will evaluate your general ability to perform the job duties.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be placed on a list for and considered for permanent appointment to Supervising Emergency Management Coordinator, CEO.
OPTION I: Graduation from an accredited college with a Master's degree in Homeland Security or Emergency Management -AND- Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience analyzing and developing plans, procedures and training programs in an emergency management, emergency response, disaster recovery or disaster preparedness program, two years of which must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity.
OPTION II: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree -AND- Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience analyzing and developing plans, procedures and training programs in an emergency management, emergency response, disaster recovery or disaster preparedness program, two years of which must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity.
OPTION III: Seven (7) years of progressively-responsible professional experience analyzing and developing comprehensive and complex plans, procedures and training programs in the field of emergency management, emergency response, disaster recovery or disaster preparedness, two (2) years of which must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity.
OPTION IV: One (1) year of experience at the level of Emergency Management Coordinator III, CEO or higher.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Certificates of successful completion of the following Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) Independent Study Program courses:
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IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100
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IS-120.C: An Introduction to Exercises
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IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200
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IS-230.E: Fundamentals of Emergency Management
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IS-235.C: Emergency Planning
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IS-240.C: Leadership and Influence
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IS-241.C: Decision Making and Problem Solving
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IS-242.C: Effective Communication
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IS-244.B: Developing and Managing Volunteers
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IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
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IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction
Please note: FEMA courses are subject to periodic updates. Applicants must show they have completed the most current FEMA course. In order to receive credit for any certifications, you MUST attach a legible copy your certificate, 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 to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days from the application submission. Please ensure to indicate the examination title and number on the subject of your email.
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:
Physical Class II – Light: This class includes 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:
Out-of-Class Experience will not be accepted for this examination.
- In order to receive credit for a Bachelor's Degree or higher 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 to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days from the application submission. Please ensure to indicate the examination title and number on the subject of your email.
Progressively Responsible Professional is defined as demonstrating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility (e.g., Ability to lead and guide group efforts), and working independently in emergency management (i.e., disaster preparedness, emergency response, mitigation, recovery, disaster cost) including extensive knowledge of and experience with program-related areas, processes, and procedures.
In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Emergency Management Coordinator III, CEO is defined as supervising or leading and performing highly-complex organization-wide disaster and emergency management planning, response and recovery work, under direction of a higher-level supervisor or CEO Manager.
EXAMINATION CONTENT Near the end of your temporary assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be placed on a list and considered for permanent appointment.
Application & Filing Information: Applications must be filed online only. 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 add [email protected] as well as [email protected], [email protected] 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.
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 anytime 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.
The application for this temporary assignment will not ask you to provide experience or education. Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and respond to the supplemental questionnaire to demonstrate their qualifications.
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.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online 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.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications.
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.
Department Contact: Emily Stranger
Email: [email protected]
Teletype Phone:(800) 899-4099
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
