STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Position/Program Information

LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

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APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED

February 11, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. (PT) - February 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (PT)

Applications received after 5:00 p.m. (PT) will not be considered.

EXAM NUMBER:

A1861A

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 112,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities, and many more. The County of Los Angeles values diversity and is dedicated to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons.

Joining the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (LADA) is the largest prosecutorial office in the nation. Our jurisdiction spans 4,083 miles, stretching from the Antelope Valley to Long Beach, and from Pomona to Malibu. LADA is dedicated to protecting and serving our community and safeguarding the rights of crime victims and the accused alike through an unrelenting pursuit of justice. As a member of our Office, you will be joining a team that proudly represents the people of the State of California. LADA seeks justice for all of our diverse communities by reflecting the highest standards of fairness, impartiality, and integrity.

POSITION INFORMATION

The Staff Development Specialist is assigned to the Human Resources Division, and assesses training needs, develops and coordinates staff development programs, and delivers training in areas such as personnel practices, performance management, automated systems and applications, and other department-specific functions under the guidance of an Administrative Services Manager I. Success in this role requires knowledge of training principles and methods, effective communication skills for presenting to groups, and the ability to develop instructional materials, reports, and related documentation.

The position serves as the lead coordinator for countywide training and employee development initiatives, researching and analyzing training needs, recommending program enhancements, supporting employee orientation, and monitoring departmental compliance with training and performance evaluation requirements. The position also assists in preparing human resources reports and written materials and contributes to a wide range of staff development and organizational improvement efforts.

Essential Job Functions

Conducts research and analysis of training needs and makes recommendations to management concerning the need for new training programs and for revisions in existing training programs to increase their effectiveness.

Plans, develops and implements employee orientation and training programs based on identified training needs and on input provided by management and supervisory staff.

Schedules and conducts classroom training sessions; prepares training manuals and other training aids for trainers from within or outside the Department. Participates in the delivery of training programs; conducts classroom instruction in orientation, induction, and in-service training. Identifies, organizes and sequences subject matter to be taught in training programs to assure maximum effectiveness.

Participates in developing evaluation studies and measurement tools to aid in assessing the effectiveness of training programs and in improving their quality.

Coordinates employee participation in courses and seminars offered by the County, governmental agencies, educational institutions, and vendors of equipment, materials and systems used by the department.

Participates in identifying, evaluating and recommending vendors for staff development programs, coordinating program delivery with vendors, and monitoring program delivery to assure performance is in compliance with contract provisions. Assists in preparing budgets for the various training programs and the preparation of required reports; composes procedural manuals, training reports and related correspondence.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Option I: A Bachelor's Degree* from an accredited college or university in training, education, organizational development, communications, human resources or a closely related field AND one (1) year of staff experience** in planning, developing, and conducting staff development training programs and related activities.
-OR-
Option II: A Bachelor's Degree* from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of staff experience** in planning, developing, and conducting staff development training programs and related activities.

***One additional year of the required training experience may be accepted for each year of college up to a maximum of four (4) years.

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:
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.

No withholds will be allowed for this examination.
No Out of Class will be accepted.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

* To receive credit for your college credits, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or higher you MUST include a legible copy of official transcripts or copy of your diploma that shows your specialization from the accredited institution at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days from application submission to exams@da.lacounty.gov If your degree is from another country or in another language please visit https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf

**Staff Experience is defined as: Work which includes assisting and supporting administration by doing research, analysis and making recommendations to line managers for the solution of problems such as organization, utilization of personnel, allocation of funds, workload and workload fluctuation, or programs and procedures for accomplishing work objective.

*** UNIT/EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: The interpretation for substitution of a college degree is applicants who have additional years of experience, may substitute up to four (4) years of education.

• 30 semester/ 45 quarter hours = 1 year of college
  
• 60 semester/ 90 quarter hours = 2 years of college
  
• 90 semester/ 135 quarter hours = 3 years of college
  
• 120 semester/ 180 quarter hours = 4 years of college
  

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.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional experience beyond the minimum requirements.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

Once we have determined that you meet our requirements, the examination process will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based on desirable qualifications information submitted at the time of filing weighted 100% .

Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (evaluation of training experience) to be added on the Eligible List.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible List for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your online application by 5:00 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Application submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) on the last day of filing deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you have a job seeker account on Governmentjobs.com 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.

Apply online by clicking the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS . Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and a description of work performed. If your application and/or supplemental questionnaire is incomplete, it will be rejected.

NOTE: We must receive all required documents, if any, at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of submitting your online application . Please check your application to ensure that the documents are uploaded by logging on to Govermentjobs.com website and reviewing your submitted application. Applicants must submit all documents to be considered (official diplomas, official transcripts, certificates, etc.) during application submission. All documents must be clear and legible. Although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the online application, resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of completing the online application. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. If you are unable to attach documents, you may e-mail them to exams@da.lacounty.gov at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of submitting your online application. Failure to provide the documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the documents.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION. We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.
• Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
• Exam scores cannot be given over the telephone.

Notifications are only communicated via e-mail. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Moreover, please add exams@da.lacounty.gov to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being blocked or filtered as spam/junk email from your email provider. The County of Los Angeles will not consider allegations of not receiving the email notification as an acceptable reason to authorize a reschedule or late exam administration. Please note, you can visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty and log into your profile to track the status of your application and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent for your records.

Department Contact Name: Exams Unit

Department Contact Phone: (213) 257 - 2700

Department Contact Email: exams@da.lacounty.gov

ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 257 - 2700

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

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Closing Date/Time: 2/11/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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