STAFF ASSISTANT II

Staff Assistant II With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities. The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential. Essential Job Functions WHAT DOES A STAFF ASSISTANT II DO? Prepares justification for division or bureau salaries and employee benefit, fixed assets, services and supplies budgets. Analyzes and makes recommendations on organizational problems or work procedures in the division or bureau served; and participates in the implementation of changes resulting from the studies as needed. Participates in the divisional or bureau personnel program by assisting the director in the recruitment, selection, and placement of qualified employees; and providing interpretation, advice and guidance to line managers on all aspects of personnel administration. Collects and analyzes data, and makes recommendations on the purchase, replacement, renting, operation and repair of motor vehicles and construction equipment. Collects and researches data for selected items of equipment and writes equipment specifications. Supervises a small clerical staff in the preparation and maintenance of administrative reports and records as needed. Requirements REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY: OPTION I : Two years of experience performing entry-level administrative analytical work to assist in evaluating operations, policies, procedures, budgets, personnel matters, programs, or organizational issues at the level of Administrative Aid, or higher. -OR- OPTION II: One year of experience as an Administrative Assistant I or Employment Services Assistant I, Sheriff or Library Assistant II or Operations Assistant I, Sheriff or Staff Assistant I or Staff Assistant, PSS in the County of Los Angeles. Important note on at the level of: You may still qualify even if your job title isn't exactly the same as the ones listed under Option I. 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. 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. Additional Information OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS: Once we have identified that you meet our requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent: This examination will consist of multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments, weighted 100%, assessing: Professional Potential Achievement Coping with Uncertainty Responsibility Working to High Quality Standards Willingness to Learn Working Relationships Analyzing Information Learning Quickly Generating New Ideas Using Time Efficiently Adapting to Change Deductive Reasoning Reading Comprehension Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the list. The multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per Civil Service Rule 7.19. If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam. We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary. Various information can be found on our website at . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance." Online practice tests are available at . You can also visit our Los Angeles County Online Assessment Preparation Series webpage at for information about common online assessment types, sample questions, and test-taking tips. Applicants who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur. 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. Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. 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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The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. 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