STAFF ASSISTANT I

STAFF ASSISTANT I

Salary

$53,450.16 - $72,033.84 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

CA0907B-EA

Department

CONSUMER AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS

Opening Date

10/29/2026

Closing Date

11/5/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

We accept applications from anyone.

EXAM NUMBER:

CA0907B-EA

APPLICATION FILING DATES:

Applications will be accepted from Thursday, October 29, 2026, until Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).

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 is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Staff Assistant I 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 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 positions to Staff Assistant I.

Essential Job Functions

• Analyzes and makes recommendations to the unit manager for the resolution of problems of work procedure and space allocation; and may participate in the implementation of changes resulting from recommendations.
• Prepares reports and projections of workload and staffing for the manager of the unit.
• Coordinates and resolves problems between the unit served and departmental housekeeping, payroll, personnel, and reproduction services.
• Has responsibility for evaluating, ordering maintaining, loaning, and inventorying supplies and equipment, and for resolving procurement problems with the departmental supply officer.
• Supervises clerical personnel with responsibility for assigning and reviewing work, orientation, training, development and evaluation of work performance.
• Assists with the completion of the year-end closing process.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

OPTION 1

One years experience in a staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, procedure, program, budget or personnel.

OPTION 2

One years experience in a highly responsible secretarial capacity.

OPTION 3

One years experience in a responsible supervisory clerical capacity.

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

NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 DCBAExams@dcba.lacounty.gov, JEstrella@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.

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 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 onwww.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.

All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.

Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.

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.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications. For more information, please contact the specific libraries directly.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates 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. 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

Department Contact Name: DCBA Exams

Department Contact Phone: (213) 712-5473

Department Contact E-mail: DCBAExams@dcba.lacounty.gov

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

Revised September 2025

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01

The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

• I understand the above information and instructions.

02

This position works directly in support of the Countys response to homelessness.

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

03

How many years of experience do you have in a staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, procedure, program, budget or personnel?

• I have no experience in this area.
• I have less than one (1) year of experience in this area.
• I have at least one (1) year of experience in this area.

04

If you indicated that you have the experience listed in Question 3, for each job, please include: 1. Your job title 2. Beginning and ending dates (MM/DD/YYYY - MM/DD/YYYY) 3. Name of the consumer protection agency 4. Description of your specific job responsibilities If you do not have experience in this area, please type "NA". Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.

05

How many years of experience do you have in a highly responsible secretarial capacity?

• I have no experience in this area.
• I have less than one (1) year of experience in this area.
• I have at least one (1) year of experience in this area.

06

If you indicated that you have the experience listed in Question 5, for each job, please include: 1. Your job title 2. Beginning and ending dates (MM/DD/YYYY - MM/DD/YYYY) 3. Name of the organization 4. Description of your specific job responsibilities assisting the public in the service areas listed above If you do not have experience in this area, please type "NA". Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.

07

How many years of experience do you have in a responsible supervisory clerical capacity?

• I have no experience in this area.
• I have less than one (1) year of experience in this area.
• I have at least one (1) year of experience in this area.

08

If you indicated that you have the experience listed in Question 5, for each job, please include: 1. Your job title 2. Beginning and ending dates (MM/DD/YYYY - MM/DD/YYYY) 3. Name of the organization 4. Description of your specific job responsibilities assisting the public in the service areas listed above If you do not have experience in this area, please type "NA". Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.

Required Question

Employer County of Los Angeles

Address

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website http://hr.lacounty.gov