Administrative Services Manager Emergency Appointment

rebulletin information:
this announcement is a rebulletin to reopen the filing period and update posting language and supplemental questions. Persons who have already applied may submit new applications.

exam number:
jc1002a-ea

type of recruitment:
open competitive-emergency

filing dates:

applications will be accepted from friday, january 9, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (pt) until friday, january 16, 2026, before 5:00 p.m. (pt). All applications must be received

before 5:00 p.m. (pt) friday, january 16, 2026, to be accepted.

the la county board of supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness(download pdf reader), 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 justice care and opportunities department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency administrative services manager 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 administrative services manager i.

• conducts complex contracting feasibility and cost analysis studies of various departmental operations; prepares reports detailing findings and makes recommendations.
• performs or administers contract solicitations, develops specifications and/or scope of work, develops and prepares solicitation packages, participates in the proposal/bid evaluation process, and prepares documentation to support contract recommendations for a variety of contracted services.
• negotiates, or participates in the negotiation of highly complex, legal and operational terms, requirements, and conditions for contract awards and modifications; prepares related documents including contracts, amendments and letter agreements.
• conducts complex legal research in applicable laws and regulations, reviews pending legislation, analyzes impact to department contracting efforts, and confers with county attorneys to formulate recommendations.
• prepares letters and memos to the board of supervisors recommending contract awards.
• advises line operations in identifying contractual and funding problems, and in resolving differences with contractors.
• formulates and recommends procedure sand policies for contract development, and designs forms and other tools to aid in contract development.
• conducts review of contractor compliance with such requirements as licensures, insurance, living wage ordinance and jury duty ordinance.

general competencies:

knowledge:

• customer and personal service - knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• administration and management - knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.
• clerical - knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as managing files and records, designing standard forms, and other general office procedures and terminology.
• english language - knowledge of the structure and content of the english language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

skills:

• critical thinking - using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• judgment and decision making - considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• mathematical reasoning - the ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
• active listening - giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• coordination - includes planning, scheduling, organizing, prioritizing, and monitoring work activities by utilizing resources (both human and material) to their fullest and aligning work plans with departmental goals.
• time management - managing one's own time and the time of others.
• instructing - teaching others how to do something.
• monitoring - monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• quality control analysis - conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• reading comprehension -…