Salary : $119,695.68 - $161,306.16 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: b1489A-EA
Department: MENTAL HEALTH
Opening Date: 07/24/2026

Position/Program Information
JOB TYPE:

OPEN COMPETITIVE- EMERGENCY
DIVISION CHIEF, PUBLIC GUARDIAN, MENTAL HEALTH/EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS
EXAM NUMBER:
b1489A-EA

FILING DATES
We will be accepting online applications from Monday, July 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

OPEN COMPETITIVE- EMERGENCY

DEFINITION:
Directs the planning, policies and objectives of the Office of Public Guardian in the Department of Mental Health.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
The one position allocable to this class has administrative responsibility for overseeing the Public Guardian Program. The incumbent reports to the Deputy Director, Mental Health over the Office and has responsibility for the planning and directing a division through subordinate supervisors for accomplishing major departmental objectives related to services provided to the public through the Office of Public Guardian. Incumbents must exercise a through knowledge of the principles of management and the legal process and requirement of the Office of Public Guardian.
Essential Job Functions

• Plans, organizes and directs a division responsible for a consevatorship program in the Office of the Public Guardian.
• Resolves policy and problems as they arise.
• Formulates policies and procedures as necessary for implementation of changes in laws and regulations.
• Participates in development of objectives and planning for the Office of the Public Guardian.
• Oversees development and implementation of new data systems programs.
• Reviews and analyzes proposed legislation to determine impact on operations and make recommendations.
• Represents the program in meetings with other County departments, State and Federal representatives, and other public/private agencies.
• Maintains liaison with a variety of officials and agencies on matters relating to the division's activities.
• Assists the Deputy Director in the preparation, review, negotiations and approval of the Operations Agreement with the Treasurer/Tax Collector on accounting and property related services.
• Oversees investigations of complaints about the program from patients, the public and private agencies.
• Advises top departmental management on problems involving the work of the division.
• Coordinates the work of the division with other divisions and departments.
• Has responsibility for the preparation of the division's annual budget.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited* college and four years of experience in a responsible administrative staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, systems and procedures, programs, facilities planning, budget or personnel.

*Accredited is defined as a college who has met certain quality standards set by an external, recognized accrediting agency, providing a form of assurance that the institution is reputable and provides quality education.

*In order to receive credit for any college or university course, or any type of college or university degree, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma or official transcripts from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing to [email protected]

-OR-

Three years as an

-OR-

Four years as a

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

LICENSE:
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:
2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-poind limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION 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 submitted 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.

Applications must be filed online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on the top right corner of the screen.

Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (e.g. Official Transcripts, Resume, etc.) as attachment(s) during application submission, or send by email to [email protected] within 7 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, provide the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

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 as well as and to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
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Plan to submit your online application well in advance 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 govermmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty.gov 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 LANGUAGE 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 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 USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their applications 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.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
HR Examinations Unit:(213) 972-7034
HR Examinations Unit Email: [email protected]
Analyst Contact Phone: Arineh Nazari (323) 705-4534
Analyst Contact Email: [email protected]

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (213) 972-7034
TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 735-2922
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONES: (800) 735-2922

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

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