ADMINISTRATIVE AID

Position/Program Information

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING REPOSTED TO UPDATE THE BULLETIN LANGUAGE AND TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL APPLICATION FILING.

EXAM NUMBER

PH0886H

FIRST DAY OF FILING:
Applications will be accepted only on Monday, April 6, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT).
Applications must be received by, or before 1:59 p.m. (PT) on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Applications received after 1:59 p.m. (PT), will not be considered.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We encourage applications from anyone!

No out-of-class experience will be accepted.

CHECK OUT OUR OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!
We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country, including diverse healthcare choices, and strong retirement plans. For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

ABOUT THIS POSITION:
We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill Administrative Aid positions within the Department of Public Health. We are looking for someone, who under close supervision, performs beginning level administrative staff work by participating in making investigations of operating problems in a County department.

For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Administrative Aid .

Essential Job Functions

WHAT WILL I DO AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE AID?

• Collects and assists in analyzing and interpreting data relative to the work of the department.
• Assists in conducting studies to resolve objectively, the efficiency, economy and effectiveness of departmental operations, policies and procedures.
• Assists in analyzing problems of a department.
• Assists in budget preparation.
• Prepares or assists in gathering information and preparing a broad range of reports, manuals and correspondence.
• Compiles periodic and special reports.
• Carries out special projects as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
A Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university.

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. Applicants with degrees from foreign universities may need to provide an evaluation of U.S. equivalency and official translation of the degree to English. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf .

• Official Transcript is a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.
• We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Experience in the use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, or PowerPoint in school or work projects or assignments.
• Experience collecting and assisting in analyzing and interpreting data school or work projects or assignments.
• Experience preparing or assisting in gathering and preparing information for various reports correspondence or presentations.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This assessment type will evaluate the education and experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system.

This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Minimum Requirements and Desirable Qualifications.

Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the register.

Passing this examination and being added on the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION and VACANCY INFORMATION:
Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this Eligible Register to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Any, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Application and Filing Information:


HOW TO APPLY:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

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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. Check the website for updated information at: https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator/ .

Social Security Number:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

Do Not Share User ID, Email, And Password:
All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's 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. We are 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: Exam Analyst

Exam Number: PH0886H
Department Contact Phone : (213) 684-8726
Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

For detailed information, please click here

Closing Date/Time: 4/6/2026 2:00 PM Pacific

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