STAFF ASSISTANT II/CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

About the role

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Staff Assistant II, Health Services vacancies related to the Department of Justice (DOJ) Consent Decree. 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.

This position assists the manager of major divisions or bureaus in analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of a variety of problems of organization, budget, procedures, systems, program, general management, and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Prepares justification for division or bureau salaries and employee benefit, fixed assets, services, and supplies budgets.
• Analyzes and makes recommendations on organizational problems or work procedures in the division or bureau served; and may participate in the implementation of changes resulting from the studies.
• Participates in the divisional or bureau personnel program by assisting the director in the recruitment, selection, and placement of qualified employees; and providing interpretation, advice, and guidance to line managers on all aspects of personnel administration.
• Collects and analyzes data, and makes recommendations on the purchase, replacement, renting, operation, and repair of motor vehicles and construction equipment.
• Collects and researches data for selected items of equipment, and writes equipment specifications.
• Supervise a small clerical staff in the preparation and maintenance of administrative reports and records as needed.

Requirements

• Two years' experience in a general administrative staff or specialized staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, systems, and procedure, program, facility planning, budget, and personnel.
• One year's experience as an Administrative Assistant I or Staff Assistant I, with responsibility for the housekeeping and record-keeping functions and conducting administrative studies of internal operations and procedures as an assistant to the manager of a line operation in a department.

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.

Additional Information

Before the end of 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.

Eligibility Information

Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

Vacancy Information

The current vacancies are to be filled within Correctional Health. Available Shift Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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.

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