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We will be accepting online applications from Monday, March 23, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until, Monday, April 6, 2026, before 5:00 PM (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Monday, April 6, 2026, to be accepted.

Why work for us?

• Supervises the activities of a team of subordinate administrative generalists (e.g., Financial Specialists, Accountants, Administrative Assistants) engaged in the front end analysis, and in the development, preparation, and justification of budgets to the staff of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
• Directs and reviews the monitoring, analysis, and reporting of the financial health of various Public Works’ funds and informs management of the need for budget adjustments or a change in spending priorities, if applicable.
• Communicates with Department of Public Works’ management and various stakeholders (e.g. Auditor-Controller, Treasurer and Tax Collector, Chief Executive Office, State and local government entities) on a broad range of issues (e.g., budget requests, revenue and expenditure estimates, adjustments, and accounting transactions; State reports).
• Provides recommendations on improvements to departmental programs, policies, and procedures.
• Directs the review and analysis of complex procedures and programs (e.g., annual budget; policy and procedural changes; internal controls; legislation and regulations’ impact on budget).

OPTION I: Five years' experience in a general administrative staff* or specialized staff capacity** analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems in a budget, financial, fiscal, accounting, or a closely related area, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity***.

OPTION II: Three years' experience in a budget, financial, fiscal, accounting, or a closely related area at the level of a Supervising Administrative Assistant I or higher****.

*Administrative staff is defined as: Performing work in an administrative services branch of an organizational unit and having independent responsibility for the development of procedures and the participation in policy formulation.

**Staff capacity is defined as: Work performed to support administration by conducting research, analysis, and making recommendations to administration for the solution of complex problems, such as use of personnel, budget allocation and funds, workload and/or workload fluctuations, or programs and procedures for accomplishing work objectives.

****Acceptable classes include but are not limited to: Supervising Administrative Assistant I, Administrative Assistant III, Head Staff Services, Administrative Analyst, Financial Specialist III, and Financial Specialist IV.

EXAMINATION CONTENT

This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts:

PART I: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted at 55%, assessing:

• Management Potential
• Working to High Quality Standards
• Responsibility
• Achievement
• Willingness to Learn
• Accepting Others
• Showing Courtesy
• Working Relationships
• Analyzing Information
• Learning Quickly
• Compliance with Rules and Regulations
• Adapting to Change
• Controlling Emotions
• Working Energetically
• Deductive Reasoning

MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

PART II: An evaluation of Training and Experience, weighted at 45%, assessing:

• Professional/Technical Knowledge of:
  • Budget principles and practices
  • Governmental accounting, codes, and regulations
• Fiscal Awareness
• Influence/Advisory Ability
• Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Judgment, and Decision Making
• Utilizing Technology

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

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.

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

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.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application 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 races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

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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