Salary : $69,585.84 - $93,779.04 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 32109A-FR
Department: FIRE
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/27/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Position/Program Information
FIRE DEPARTMENT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE - FIRE EMERGENCY
EXAM NUMBER

32109A-FR
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

Applications will be accepted from Friday, August 14, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until
Thursday, August 27, 2026, before 5:00 p.m. (PT).
All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, August 27, 2026, to be accepted.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Management Secretary III vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.

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 Management Secretary III

Essential Job Functions

• Replies to personal and other correspondence, composing letters with or without dictation.
• Screens office and telephone callers, meets the public, makes appointments, and arranges conferences and speaking engagements.
• Directs callers to other departments and officials or to other individuals, divisions, or sections of the department where assigned.
• Takes care of day-to-day inquiries or problems wherever possible.
• Secures information on the status of pending matters and reasons for delay in the completion of projects.
• Maintains office files and records, including those of a confidential nature.
• Performs confidential and personal services, as requested.
• Recognizes the need for revisions in office, clerical, and secretarial procedures, and makes recommendations regarding such changes.
• May assign and supervise the work of other employees.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
One year of complex and highly responsible secretarial experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Secretary V, Senior Secretary III, Senior Secretary IV, Management Secretary I, Management Secretary II, or Senior Stenographic Secretary -OR- One year of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Staff Assistant I assisting the manager of a line operation in a County department -OR- Two years of highly responsible secretarial experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Secretary III, Secretary IV, Senior Secretary I, Senior Secretary II or Intermediate Stenographic Secretary.

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

PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class 2 - 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.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Typing Rate: 40 net words per minute.

SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:
Specialized examinations may include:
Stenography Skill: Dictation rate of 80 words per minute.
OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE:

Out-of-Class experience or a Verification of Experience Letter (VOEL) will not be accepted for this examination.

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.
Additional Information

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

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

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 , 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.

Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section
Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
Department Contact Email:
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

Candidate Communication Acknowledgement: Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under email preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you like Los Angeles County to notify you regarding your application status, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add [email protected], [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. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence.

• I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above instructions.

Supplemental Questionnaire Acknowledgement: The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the application and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

• I understand and agree.

This position works to support the County's response to the fire emergency.

• Yes, I understand and am willing to perform all necessary work duties.

Do you have one (1) year of complex and highly responsible secretarial experience at the level of a Los Angeles County's class of Secretary V, Senior Secretary III, Senior Secretary IV, Management Secretary I, Management Secretary II, or Senior Stenographic Secretary?

• Yes
• No

If you answered "Yes" to question #4 please describe in detail by providing the following information.Employer Name or County Department and Job TitleEmployment Start Date(MM/DD/YYYY) and End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)Hours Worked per WeekSupervisor Contact Information (Name and Phone Number)Detailed Description of your experience (Duties and Scope of Responsibility)If you do not have the experience, please indicate "Not Applicable."
Do you have one (1) year of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Staff Assistant I assisting the manager of a line operation in a County department?

• Yes
• No

If you answered "Yes" to question #6 please describe in detail by providing the following information.Employer Name or County Department and Job TitleEmployment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) and End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)Hours Worked per WeekSupervisor Contact Information (Name and Phone Number)Detailed Description of your experience (Duties and Scope of Responsibility)If you do not have the experience, please indicate "Not Applicable."
Do you have two (2) years of of highly responsible secretarial experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Secretary III, Secretary IV, Senior Secretary I, Senior Secretary II or Intermediate Stenographic Secretary?

• Yes
• No

If you answered "Yes" to question #8 please describe in detail by providing the following information.Employer Name or County Department and Job TitleEmployment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) and End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)Hours Worked per WeekSupervisor Contact Information (Name and Phone Number)Detailed Description of your experience (Duties and Scope of Responsibility)If you do not have the experience, please indicate "Not Applicable."
Do you have typing skills of 40 net words per minute?

• Yes
• No

Do you have a Dictation rate of 80 words per minute?

• Yes
• No

Required Question