ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER III/FINANCE ADMINISTRATION

EXAM NUMBER

Y1004A-EA

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE – EMERGENCY

FIRST DAY OF FILING

Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. PT. Applications will remain open until the positions are filled.

OVERVIEW

The Department of Health Services Finance Administration is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Administrative Service Manager III vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. During the initial period, performance is evaluated and those who achieve a passing score may be considered for permanent appointment.

MISSION

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

DEFINITION

Directs a section composed of multiple units responsible for providing administrative services which directly impact the management of major departmental programs and administrative operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Directs administrative professional and technical staff in the preparation and ongoing administration of the budget for a large County department. Directs and oversees studies involving the funding of new state‑mandated programs and other highly complex and sensitive research assignments requiring a substantial depth of analysis and the use of qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods such as budget forecasting, trending, and cost‑benefit analysis. Prepares and/or directs the preparation of, and reviews, complex financial reports containing financial impact analyses due to budgetary changes at various governmental levels, as well as program rate review, budget status, and cash‑flow reports. Represents the department on matters involving fiscal disallowances, settlement agreements, curtailment of funding, and other highly sensitive, contentious and confidential issues. Directs and oversees highly complex and sensitive research assignments such as misconduct, fraud, and abuse of authority investigations. Represents the department on audits from the Auditor‑Controller, District Attorney reports and other highly sensitive, contentious and confidential issues. Performs various administrative duties (creating and maintaining files; formatting standard documents; receiving, processing, and routing documents) by appropriately applying federal and State laws, County and local ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with established guidelines and professional standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Option 1: Two years of bona‑fide supervisory experience over a unit of analysts performing assignments within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely‑related administrative field – and two additional years of experience at the level of a journey analyst or higher within one or more of these administrative fields. Option 2: Two years of bona‑fide supervisory experience – and four years of experience at the level of a journey analyst or higher within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts or other closely‑related administrative field. Option 3: Two years of experience at the level of a senior analyst or higher functioning in a consultative role in the Department of Auditor‑Controller, Chief Executive Office, Department of Human Resources, or Internal Services Department's Countywide Contracts Division – and four years of experience at the level of a journey analyst or higher within one or more of the following administrative fields: human resources, budget, finance, contracts, or other closely‑related administrative field. 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 II – light: 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. Special requirement information: Bona‑fide supervisory experience includes responsibility for planning, assigning and reviewing the work of staff, evaluating employee performance, participating in interviewing and selecting new staff, and performance management. Journey‑level analyst work requires independent performance of work assignments which require sound professional judgment, initiative and creativity in selecting research and analytical methods to address complex, controversial, and/or sensitive problems.

ASSESSMENT PROCESS

During the end of the initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

All information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification.

FREQUENCY & SHIFT

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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.

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Unless a contingent offer of employment is received, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether any conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider mitigating factors such as rehabilitation, age, and other relevant circumstances.

ANTI‑RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are equally entitled to the rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting anti‑racism, diversity, and inclusion efforts to address inequalities and disparities among race. #J-18808-Ljbffr County-of-Los-Angeles