PROGRAM MANAGER I / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT

County of Los Angeles, CA

$82K — $104K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and two years of relevant administrative experience.
  • Experience assisting in program development and implementation affecting the public.
  • Master's degree can substitute for one year of required experience.
  • One year of experience as an Administrative Assistant II within the County of Los Angeles can qualify.
  • Ability to analyze and recommend solutions for organizational, personnel, and budgetary challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Program Director in developing program plans and policies.
  • Direct non-professional staff and coordinate activities of professional staff to achieve program goals.
  • Administer and oversee grant funds ensuring compliance with requirements.
  • Oversee recruitment and hiring processes for non-professional personnel.
  • Maintain relationships with various agencies and community organizations.
  • Prepare grant requests and manage fiscal controls for the program.
  • Set up statistical and accounting procedures to meet funding requirements.

Benefits

  • Eligible for permanent appointment after a 90-day evaluation period.
  • Opportunity to fill a critical role in public service within Los Angeles County.
  • Involvement in initiatives aimed at stabilizing essential public programs.
Full Job Description
Salary : $82,080.00 - $104,772.00 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: CA0977F-HE
Department: CONSUMER AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: 9/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
FIRST DATE

Applications will be accepted from Friday, September 18, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) until Friday, September 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)

EXAM NUMBER:

CA0977F-HE
The LA County Department of Human Resources (DHR) has authorized Hiring as an Emergency under Civil Service Rule 13.04 in response to, which requires the County to report on high vacancy rates and recruitment efforts. This action supports a Countywide strategy to address persistent staffing shortages that threaten the delivery of essential public services. We are looking for qualified and committed individuals to help strengthen the County workforce and ensure residents continue to receive critical support. If you are looking for a new opportunity where your work will make an immediate impact, this may be the role for you.

The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Program Manager I vacancy related to the effort to stabilize critical services and accelerate hiring in high-need areas.

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 Program Manager I.


Essential Job Functions

The Program Manager I will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

Assists the Program Director in formulating and developing plans, policies and projects for the program.
Directs the work of the non-professional staff and coordinates the activities of the professional and technical staff in implementing the policies and goals of the program including the development of new methods and procedures for the implementation of program goals.

Administers and disburses grant funds contingent on application approval, eligibility, and compliance with grant program requirements.

Directs the recruitment and hiring of non-professional personnel.

Maintains liaison with various agencies and organizations, including County departments, local, state and federal agencies, community agencies, and other concerned parties, both public and private.

Prepares grant requests, develops budget requests, maintains fiscal control, and directs maintenance of an accounting system for reporting and auditing purposes.

Develops statistical and accounting procedures, and ensures that adequate reporting systems are set up to meet established requirements for funding and adequate evaluation of the program.

Prepares and administers contracts for services with outside agencies.

Arranges for adequate space, facilities, and equipment for all program operations.

Directs studies of workload requirements and makes staffing adjustments.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

OPTION 1
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree* and two years of experience in a general administrative staff capacity** analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, systems and procedures, programs, facilities planning, budget or personnel. One year of the experience must have been assisting in the development and implementation of programs impacting the public. A Master's degree* or higher from an accredited graduate school will be accepted for one year of the experience.

OPTION 2
One year of experience in the County of Los Angeles as an Administrative Assistant II***.
You MUST meet one of the above requirements in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:*In order to receive credit for a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution with your application at the time of filing, or via email within seven (7) calendar days from application submission to
  • Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information).

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending a copy to the exam analyst.

**Administrative staff capacity: Performs work typically in an administrative services branch of an organization unit, including responsibility for the development of procedures and participation in policy formulation. Experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of information services, programs, and general management.

***Experience at the level of Administrative Assistant II is defined as analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of a variety of problems of organization, budget, systems and procedures, program, facilities planning, general management, and personnel.

You may still qualify even if your job title isn't exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.
NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

EXAM CONTENTDuring 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.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application on the last day of filling.
Additional 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.

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Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline 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.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

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:

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.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.



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