TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
Applications will be accepted from April 20, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. (PT). This examination will remain open until the needs of the Service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
EXAM NUMBER
W1093F-HE
The LA County Department of Human Resources (DHR) has authorized Hiring as an Emergency under Civil Service Rule 13.04 in response to Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 (McKinnor), which requires the County to report on high vacancy rates and recruitment efforts. This action supports a Countywide strategy to address persistent staffing shortages that threaten the delivery of essential public services. We are looking for qualified and committed individuals to help strengthen the County workforce and ensure residents continue to receive critical support. If you are looking for a new opportunity where your work will make an immediate impact, this may be the role for you.
The Internal Services Department (ISD) is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency vacancies for the position of Section Manager, Administration, ISD. These openings are within the Internal Affair/Audit Section and the Performance Management Section. This is part of an effort to stabilize critical services and accelerate hiring in high-need areas.
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 Section Manager, Administration, ISD (Internal Affair/Audit Section or Performance Management Section).
Manages a central organizational section (Internal Investigations and Audits or Performance Management and Employee Relations).
Assigns, supervises, and manages the work of supervisors and staff.
Develops procedures and processes.
Acts as a contact person or departmental representative on County or department-wide initiatives for equity matters.
Prepares reports (e.g., section reports, planning reports, progress reports), special correspondence and studies.
Conducts the most complex investigations and addresses the most confidential matters affecting the department.
Provides guidance and consultation to internal customers on all matters affecting the department’s Equity-EEO/Employee Relations/Performance Management.
Performs special projects/assignments as needed.
Performs internal audits of County departments, covering financial processes, internal controls, program effectiveness. Identifies control weaknesses, compliance lapses, and opportunities for improvement. Makes recommendations to strengthen controls and process improvements.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Three (3) years of experience in an administrative, management or highly responsible staff capacity at the level of Administrative Services Manager II or higher, dealing with the investigation and solution of personnel, governmental or similar complex problems.
You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
Desirable Qualifications The ideal candidate will demonstrate background in Internal Affair/Audit and/or Performance Management. Desirable qualifications include:
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Experience in analyzing, planning, organizing, and directing staff/management engaged in compliance, internal audit, fraud investigation, policy-related activities, and/or sensitive personnel issues
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Experience in developing recommendations to improve operational effectiveness, internal controls, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and departmental policies
A Juris Doctor degree- or its equivalent from a law school accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners or approved by the American Bar Association, or by the California State Council for Post-Secondary Education
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Experience in Labor Relations and Employee discipline
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Experience in representing the department in negotiations, hearings, and meetings with union representatives
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Experience in conducting training on hearings and investigations
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
- Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Administrative Services Manager II is defined as supervises a unit of analysts responsible for performing a full range of difficult to complex analytical assignments within one or more administrative functional areas and makes recommendations on highly complex issues which directly impact departmental programs and administrative operations, and which may be of a confidential or sensitive nature.
In order to show proof of degree/coursework, certification, and/or license, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization, and/or a legible copy of the official certificate and/or license at the time of filing or within 5 calendar days from the date of filing application. Please submit documentation to [email protected]” and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
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.
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 & 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 [email protected] 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.
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Contact us:
Department Contact Name: Debbie Lin
Department Contact Email: [email protected]
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 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)
Revised September 2025
