Fiscal Officer I​/Emergency Appointments Homelessness

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER: b0752D-EA

August 19, 2025 at 8 a.m. (Pacific Time)

This examination will remain open until the need of the service is met and is subject to close without prior 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.

The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Fiscal Officer I vacancies 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 Fiscal Officer I.

• Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of the accounting, budget control and compilation, cashiering, supply, payroll, statistical, data processing, and other staff or service activities of a department.
• Has major non-accounting financial responsibility involving supervision of an active collection program, making recommendations concerning the management and investment of large funds, preparation of highly technical financial analyses and projections, or negotiation and administration of revenue producing agreements.
• Has major substantive responsibility for the formulation, analysis, and negotiation of departmental operating and program budgets, as needed.
• Advises and consults with management concerning the accounting and financial implications of existing and projected departmental operations.
• Supervises or personally conducts cost, revenue, and accounting systems and procedures studies; writes reports of findings; and secures approval for implementation of recommendations from departmental administration and the Auditor-Controller when necessary.
• Analyzes and interprets accounting provisions of laws and regulations and recommends steps for their implementation.
• Coordinates the work of subordinate accounting, financial, and other activities with other divisions, departments, and clientele.
• Acts as immediate overall assistant to a higher level fiscal officer.

21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting in an accredited college or university including at least two courses in cost accounting, governmental accounting, or auditing.

• Option I:
  Three (3) years of responsible professional accounting or auditing experience at the level of Accountant III, Accounting Systems Analyst I, Intermediate Accountant-Auditor, or higher.
• Option II:
  Two (2) years of responsible supervisory accounting experience at the level of Accounting Officer I or higher.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENT(S) AT THE TIME OF FILING IN ORDER TO BE APPOINTED TO FILL ANY VACANCIES RELATED TO THIS RECRUITMENT.

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.

In order to receive credit for the required coursework,
MUST include a legible copy of official transcripts within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing application submission. Please submit documentation to examsounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam title, and the exam number. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the educational requirement. We do not accept…