Executive Assistant

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

EXAM NUMBER: EW1120A-EA

JOB TYPE: PERMANENT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT

FILING DATES: Applications will be accepted starting at 8:00 a.m. (PT) on February 19, 2025, until the needs of the service are met. The application filing period is subject to closure without notice.

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.

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. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Executive Assistant.

WORK LOCATION: Economic Opportunity Headquarters, 510 S Vermont Ave 11th Fl, Los Angeles CA 90020. This position will be mostly an in‑person assignment.

The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is LA County’s central economic and workforce development hub helping residents connect to new career pathways, start and certify a business, and access life‑changing opportunities. We’re working to advance equity and inclusive, sustainable growth through all DEO programs and services by targeting economic benefits to the most vulnerable and marginalized communities, small businesses and residents in LA County.

An equitable economy with thriving communities, inclusive and sustainable growth, and opportunity and mobility for all.

DEO creates quality jobs, helps small businesses and high‑road employers start and grow, and builds vibrant local communities and spaces.

• Acts 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; 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.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.

Experience: 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. Each additional year of such experience may be substituted for one year of college, to a maximum of four years.

Staff capacity is defined as work that includes assisting and supporting administration by doing research, analysis, and making recommendations to line managers on matters such as utilization of personnel, allocation of funds, workload and workload fluctuations, and programs and procedures for accomplishing work objectives.

Advisory capacity is defined as experience in assignments researching, analyzing, and making recommendations to management on matters of organization,…