MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT, HOUSING & TENANT PROTECTIONS BUREAU/ EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

Job Description:

MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT, HOUSING & TENANT PROTECTIONS BUREAU/ EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

Description

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

FILING DATE :
Applications will be accepted from Friday, January 31, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) until Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).

EXAM NUMBER:
CA0904A-EA

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance abuse. 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 Department of Consumer and Business Affairs Housing and Tenant Protections Bureau, Rent Stabilization Division, Eviction Defense Unit is seeking qualified candidates to fill Temporary emergency Management Assistant vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet all the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for temporary 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 temporary appointment to Management Assistant.

Essential Job Functions

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Researches information by locating and extracting information (e.g., by reading, downloading, interviewing, etc.) from relevant sources (e.g., Internet search engines, library materials, government and technical reports, knowledgeable individuals, etc.) in order to provide valid and reliable data for analysis and decision making purposes.
  
• Compiles information by grouping and/or categorizing the information (e.g., in tables, spreadsheets, data files, etc.) in meaningful ways in order to facilitate analysis.
  
• Analyzes information using qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods in order to understand and make conclusions based upon large amounts of information.
  
• Develops and/or recommends the development of programs or policies to address problems or improve operations by applying the results of research and analysis of pertinent information in order to ensure the highest likelihood of success.
  
• Prepares a variety of documents (e.g., reports, business correspondence, memoranda, etc.) using appropriate software programs (e.g., word processing, desktop publishing, presentation, etc.) in order to effectively communicate information to various audiences (e.g., departmental personnel, members of the public, governing boards, etc.).
  
• Interacts with a variety of individuals (e.g., vendors, managers, representatives of external agencies/organizations, etc.) when participating in meetings, mediating disputes, making presentations, providing advice and/or consultation services, etc. in order to communicate information, share ideas and/or recommend solutions, and coordinate activities.
  
• Coordinates activities, such as those of contractors, consultants, outside agencies, etc. to ensure that programs are successfully implemented.
  
• Monitors processes and programs by gathering and analyzing relevant information in order to ensure that processes are capable and stable, and programs are proceeding as planned.
  
• Evaluates the effectiveness of various programs by comparing program outcomes to program goals in order to determine whether to continue, modify, or discontinue programs.
  
• Performs various administrative duties (e.g., creating and maintaining files; formatting standard documents; receiving, processing, and routing documents; etc.) by appropriately applying Federal and State laws, County and local ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures in order to ensure all work done complies with established guidelines and requirements.
  

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

A *Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university**.

* Preferred degrees include, but are not limited to, those obtained in areas such as: Management, Public Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Economics, or Organizational Psychology.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application on the last day of filling.

Out-of-class will not be accepted for this examination.

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 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 REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:

**In order to receive credit for a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution with your application at the time of filing, or via email within seven (7) calendar days from application submission to AHsu@dcba.lacounty.gov .

• Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or The Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) . (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information).
  

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending a copy to the exam analyst.

EXAM CONTENT
Before the end of your initial assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for temporary appointment.

Additional Information

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted 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. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add AHsu@dcba.lacounty.gov, as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. The Department will not consider missed email notifications as an acceptable reason to authorize additional time to complete the application.

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 above stated 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.

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 applications 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.

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE FOR HIRING ORDINANCE (FCIHO)

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.

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (213) 948-2895

TELETYPE PHONE NUMBER: (800) 899-4099

ALTERNATE TELETYPE PHONE NUMBER: (800) 897- 0077

DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Alvin Hsu, Exam Analyst

(213) 948-2895

AHsu@dcba.lacounty.gov

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$66,731.04 - $74,381.52 Annually