HEAD, COMMISSION SERVICES, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT

Position/Program Information



EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS



TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITVE - EMERGENCY


FILING PERIOD:
Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

EXAM NUMBER:
H1103A-HE

The LA County Department of Human Resources (DHR) has authorized Hiring as an Emergency under Civil Service Rule 13.04 in response to Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 (McKinnor), which requires the County to report on high vacancy rates and recruitment efforts. This action supports a Countywide strategy to address persistent staffing shortages that threaten the delivery of essential public services. We are looking for qualified and committed individuals to help strengthen the County workforce and ensure residents continue to receive critical support. If you are looking for a new opportunity where your work will make an immediate impact, this may be the role for you.

The Executive Office, Board of Supervisors is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Head Board Specialist vacancies related to the effort to stabilize critical services and accelerate hiring in high-need areas.

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 Head, Commission Services.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of personnel providing administrative and staff support to various County commissions, non-profit groups, and the Joint Powers Authority Commission.
• Develops and recommends divisional procedures; orients and trains division staff in their use.
• Schedules all commission/committee meetings with senior staff members; coordinates the development of staff assignments and agendas for commission/committee meetings with other agencies and assists presidents or chairpersons in conducting commission/ committee meetings.
• Has immediate responsibility for assisting in the implementation of commission special events, conferences, workshops, and luncheons.
• Assists in the preparation of research reports and prepares letters on controversial issues for submission to the Board of Supervisors as directed.
• Serves as liaison with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies in regard to commissions activities.
• Acts as Executive Officer to Joint Power Authority Commission and the City Selection Committee in the absence of the Executive Assistant and Chief, Commission Services.
• Acts for the Division Chief in their absence.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Option I: Three (3) years' experience in a highly responsible staff capacity* analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, procedure or personnel at the level of Los Angeles County class of Administrative Assistant III**.

Option II: Two (2) years' experience in a responsible supervisory capacity at the level of Los Angeles County class of Head Board Specialist***, one (1) year of which must have been planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of personnel providing staff support to various County commissions, non-profit groups and/or the Joint Powers Authority Commission in the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors.

*Highly responsible staff capacity is defined as: staff experience at the senior level with extensive knowledge of program related area, processes and procedures, and experience in a specific subject matter.
**Administrative Assistant III is defined as: d efines, analyzes, and makes recommendations for the solution of highly complex operating, budgetary and financing, and other management problems of a County department, and participates in the implementation of their solution.
***Head Board Specialist is defined as: s upervises the operation of a small work unit performing highly specialized clerical and staff support work or performs highly responsible staff support services in the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use 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.

Additional Information

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
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. 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, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add jegomez@bos.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjob.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification 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 well in advance 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 govermmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty.gov 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 (SSN):
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so please include yours when applying.

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries:
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.

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.

Department Contact Name: Jenny Gomez
Department Contact Email: jegomez@bos.lacounty.gov
Department Contact Phone: (213) 974-1421
Teletype Phone: (213) 974-1704

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