HUMAN SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR III - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT (HOMELESSNESS)

Type of Recruitment

Open Competitive - Emergency

Filing Dates

REPOSTING INFORMATION: This announcement is being reposted to accept additional applications.

Applications will be accepted from Monday, May 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (PT) until Monday , May 18th, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Monday , May 18th, 2026 , to be accepted.

Exam Number

AG8023A-EA

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.

The Department of Aging and Disabilities is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Human Services Administrator IIIvacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

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 Human Services Administrator III.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, and evaluates, through subordinate administrators, the work of district or regional staff including administrative functions such as budget preparation and control, personnel selection, and the development and preparation of statistical and other reports.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, and monitors work activities, through subordinate administrators, to ensure established quality service standards are maintained.
• Directs and participates in studies to determine the effectiveness of aid or service programs and the need for modification in program policies and procedures.
• Directs and participates in the analysis of proposed legislation which affects departmental programs.
• Directs and participates in the analysis and interpretation of Federal and State regulations regarding aid or service programs, and the preparation of directives and instructions to implement changes in policies and procedures dictated by these regulations.
• Interprets departmental policies and programs to other agencies, the news media, and community groups. Promotes a public relations programs within the districts or regions to develop service resources and to gain community support; may direct a departmental community liaison program.
• Directs community workshops and participates as a member of community task groups, committees, and boards in order to promote departmental goals, objectives and services.

Requirements to Qualify

Three (3) years of experience in an administrative*, management** or highly responsible staff capacity*** at the level of Human Services Administrator I ****.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

Special Requirement Information

• Administrative capacity experience is defined as, performs work typically in an administrative services branch of an organizational unit, including responsibility for the development of procedures and participation in policy formulation. Experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and general management.
• Management capacity experience is defined as, responsible for making major recommendations and taking actions that have a direct and substantial effect on the agency and the programs. Organizes, plans, implements, and controls functions and programs; develop and implement policies, procedures, and guidelines; formulate short-term and long-term goals and objectives; direct and supervise staff through subordinate supervisors; allocate resources; formulate budgets; determine staff training needs; etc. Report to high-level officials.
• Highly responsible staff capacity experience 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. Staff experience work 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.
• Experience at the level of the Los Angeles County's class of Human Services Administrator I is defined as, has the responsibility for directing the provision of income maintenance or social services in a geographical area, supervising a social service program unit, or performing highly specialized staff functions.

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

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

• Professional experience working with older, dependent or disabled adults.
• Professional experience monitoring policy or legislative changes impacting homelessness and impacts on older, dependent or disabled adults.

Exam Content

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 [email protected] , as well as [email protected], and [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

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Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline 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 www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , 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

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

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: Aging & Disabilities Recruitment Team

Department Contact Email: [email protected]

Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/ .

Testing Accommodations For Applicants

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/ .

Fair Chance

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov .

Veteran’s Credit

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025