EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

About the position

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 use. 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 Economic Opportunity is seeking qualified candidates to fill an Executive Assistant vacancy. 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. 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 permanent appointment to Executive Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Performs as the Department Head's liaison with departmental management, the Board Offices, County Commissions, other County departments and public officials.
• Develops departmental administrative policies for the Department Head related to the operations of the department and in preparation of instructions for their implementation.
• Provides consultation in the development of new plans, systems and policies.
• Analyzes correspondence and reports on departmental activities and makes recommendations on their disposition.
• Responds in writing or orally to sensitive or controversial inquiries or complaints; prepares official correspondence and materials for the Department Head.
• Conducts legislative analysis and recommends changes in legislation; serves as legislative liaison with the Chief Administrative Office; and, may represent the department on legislative issues in Sacramento.
• Identifies new programs and services and conducts feasibility studies.
• Conducts special assignments, management studies, or programs as directed.
• Represents the Department Head at meetings, as directed.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
• Three years of experience in a responsible staff, advisory, or administrative capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, procedure, program, budget, or personnel.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in assignments researching, analyzing, and making recommendations to management on matters of organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and general management.

Benefits

• Opportunity for permanent County employment after initial 90-day period.
• Work directly benefits the population of LA County.