PROGRAM MANAGER II / Emergency Appointment Fire

PROGRAM MANAGER II / Emergency Appointment Fire

Salary

$86,869.20 - $117,064.32 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

C0978A-FR

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date

07/01/2026

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Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

The application filing period will begin on July 2, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

EXAM NUMBER: C0978A-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 Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Program Manager II vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.

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 Program Manager II.

Essential Job Functions

A Program Manager II is responsible for a combination of the following job functions:

• Assists the Program Director in formulating and developing plans, policies and projects for the program.
• Directs the work of the non-professional staff and coordinates the activation of the professional and technical staff in implementing the policies and goals of the program including the development of new methods and procedures for the implementation of program goals.
• Directs the recruitment and hiring of non-professional personnel.
• Maintains liaison with various agencies and organizations including County departments, local, State and Federal agencies, community agencies, and other concerned parties, both public and private.
• Prepares grant requests, develops budget requests, maintains fiscal control, and directs maintenance of an accounting system for reporting and auditing purposes.
• Develops statistical and accounting procedures, and ensures that adequate reporting systems are set up to meet established requirements for funding and adequate evaluation of the program.
• Prepares and administers contracts for services with outside agencies.
• Arranges for adequate space, facilities, and equipment for all program operations.
• Directs studies of workload requirements and makes staffing adjustments.

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

OPTION I: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelors degree* -AND- Three years of experience in a general administrative staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, systems and procedures, programs, facilities planning, budget or personnel. One year of the experience must have been directly responsible for the implementation of program goals.

A Masters degree* or higher from an accredited graduate school will be accepted for one year of the experience.

OPTION II: One year of experience in the County of Los Angeles as a Program Manager I*.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.

Successful applicants for positions that require driving must provide verification of their driver license and a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicants driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.

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

PHYSICAL CLASS:

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

• To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution with your application or within five (5) days from the date of filing the application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system.

For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf.

If you are unable to attach the required documents with your application, please submit them to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) days from the date of filing the application, 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.

General administrative staff capacity is defined as: Assisting management by performing research, analysis and making recommendations on use of personnel, allocation of funds, workload and workload fluctuations, and programs and procedures for accomplishing departmental objectives.

• To qualify, applicants must have County status as a Program Manager I evidenced by holding such payroll title in the County of Los Angeles for the required period of time. No out-of-class experience will be accepted.

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.

Additional Information

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 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 NMondragon@pw.lacounty.gov, PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov, noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com, as well as the domains dpw.lacounty.gov and hr.lacounty.gov, to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

You 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 as soon as possible 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: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

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. We are 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.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Department Contact Name: Neal Mondragon

Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141

Department Contact Email: PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov

ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141

Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829

California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

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

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01

This position works indirectly with individuals impacted by the windstorms and wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County.

• I understand and am willing to perform all necessary work duties.

02

All important exam 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 NMondragon@pw.lacounty.gov, PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov, 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.

Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive email notifications for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. If you choose to unsubscribe, you can check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com to view your profile inbox.

• I understand the above information and instructions.

03

Completion of the following supplemental questionnaire is REQUIRED for your application. The information you provide will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the hiring process. Please be detailed and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume" or "see application" are not valid responses. All submitted information is subject to verification at any time during the hiring process. Falsification of any information or failure to complete this questionnaire as instructed may result in disqualification or dismissal.

• I understand and will abide by the aforementioned instructions.

04

Do you have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university*?

• To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution with your application or within five (5) days from the date of filing the application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system.
• Yes, and I have attached a copy to my application.
• Yes, and I will email a copy to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) days of application filing.
• No, I do not possess a Bachelors degree.

05

If you have a Bachelors degree or higher, please attach a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution to your application or email it to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) days of filing your application. If you fail to attach a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution to your application and/or fail to email your copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution to the e-mail address listed on the bulletin, your application will be rejected.

• I understand the above information.

06

How many years of experience do you have in a general administrative staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, systems and procedures, programs, facilities planning, budget or personnel?

General administrative staff capacity is defined as: Assisting management by performing research, analysis and making recommendations on use of personnel, allocation of funds, workload and workload fluctuations, and programs and procedures for accomplishing departmental objectives.

• 3 years or more
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• N/A - Not Applicable

07

If you indicated you had experience in Question #6, in the text box below, you must briefly describe the duties you perform that supports your response. Only provide the experience that supports your response in question #6.

Indicate the following information:

• Position Title
• Employer
• Immediate Supervisor name(s) and phone number
• Approximate dates of your experiences From (mm/dd/yr) - To (mm/dd/yr)
• Duties for each position title related to this experience

If you do not have any experience under this option, please write "DOES NOT APPLY".

Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.

08

Of the experience you described in Question #6, how many years of experience were you directly responsible for the implementation of program goals?

• 1 year or more
• Less than 1 year
• N/A - Not Applicable

09

If you indicated you had experience in Question #8, in the text box below, you must briefly describe the duties you perform that supports your response. Only provide the experience that supports your response in question #8.

Indicate the following information:

• Position Title
• Employer
• Immediate Supervisor name(s) and phone number
• Approximate dates of your experiences From (mm/dd/yr) - To (mm/dd/yr)
• Duties for each position title related to this experience

If you do not have any experience under this option, please write "DOES NOT APPLY".

Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.

10

Do you have a Masters degree from an accredited college or university*?

• To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution with your application or within five (5) days from the date of filing the application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system.
• Yes, and I have attached a copy to my application.
• Yes, and I will email a copy to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) days of application filing.
• No, I do not possess a Masters degree.

11

How many years of experience do you have as a Program Manager I*?

• To qualify, applicants must have County status as a Program Manager I evidenced by holding such payroll title in the County of Los Angeles for the required period of time. No out-of-class experience will be accepted.
• 1 year or more
• Less than 1 year
• N/A - Not Applicable

12

If you indicated you had experience in Question #11, in the text box below, you must briefly describe the duties you perform that supports your response. Only provide the experience that supports your response in question #11.

Indicate the following information:

• Position Title
• Employer
• Immediate Supervisor name(s) and phone number
• Approximate dates of your experiences From (mm/dd/yr) - To (mm/dd/yr)
• Duties for each position title related to this experience

If you do not have any experience under this option, please write "DOES NOT APPLY".

Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.

Required Question

Employer County of Los Angeles

Address

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website http://hr.lacounty.gov