Management Assistant 1539 C; Revised

Essay:
Advisory

Management Assistant is an entry-level professional position that can lead to a career in budget and finance, personnel administration, or special program administration. Typical duties relate to the resolution of departmental and Citywide administrative problems, data collection, report writing, program coordination and development of public policy.

• $54,956 to $80,346
• The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $60,322 to $74,959; $70,950 to $88,134; and $77,757 to $96,590.

• Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
• Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
• For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

• All applicants must list their school name, location, type of degree earned, major, and completion dates in the Education section of the on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination.
• Applicants must submit proof of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university by attaching transcripts or qualifying degree to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section. Applicants must attach transcripts or qualifying degree BEFORE finalizing and submitting the application. Applicants WILL NOT be able to attach transcripts or qualifying degree AFTER submitting the application.
  
  Applicants who fail to attach transcripts or qualifying degree at the time of filing WILL NOT be considered further in this examination and their applications WILL NOT be processed.
• Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at %20
  
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• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).
• Candidates completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide further verification of qualifying degree.

Examination Weights:
Essay:
Advisory
Multiple-Choice Test:
Qualifying
Interview: 100%

The examination will consist of a qualifying multiple-choice test, an advisory essay, and a weighted interview. The qualifying multiple-choice test will be administered and proctored on-line, and the following competencies may be evaluated:
Reading Comprehension;
Mathematics;
Analytical Ability;
Attention to Detail;
Interpersonal Skills;
Teamwork;
Written Communication; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to  and clicking on Competencies under Management Assistant.

Prior to the multiple-choice test, candidates will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of a Management Assistant. This essay material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration, which may include discussion, in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Candidates who do not complete the…