PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT II / Emergency Appointment Fire

Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY We will be accepting online applications from Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, to be accepted. EXAM NUMBER: C2346A-FR The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. The Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Procurement Assistant II 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 Procurement Assistant II. Essential Job Functions A Procurement Assistant II is responsible for a combination of the following job functions: Analyze and evaluate departmental purchasing policies, procedures, and operations; identifies issues and recommends improvements to increase efficiency and ensure compliance with County purchasing regulations. Serve as the lead of the Procurement Help Desk, independently research and resolve purchasing issues, troubleshoot LACES errors, and provide technical assistance and guidance to departmental staff and management. Develop and analyze procurement reports using LACES, Cognos, and other programs, including buyer productivity, vendor rotation, purchasing trends, consumption studies, small business participation, and audit reports for management review. Review and evaluate purchasing requests, Master Agreements, procurement specifications, and purchasing procedures to ensure compliance with County policies, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions. Evaluate purchasing processes and workflows, and recommend solutions to improve procurement efficiency and processing timelines. Support implementation and ongoing operation of LACES by identifying and documenting system issues, and recommending improvements to system functionality. Develop training materials and conduct ongoing LACES training for departmental employees, supervisors, and managers, including instruction on Data Entry, Receiving, Approval functions, and purchasing procedures. Research and identify potential vendors, coordinate vendor outreach, obtain pricing and delivery information, and assist departmental users with locating materials, equipment, and services, including items that are discontinued or in short supply. Serve as a vendor liaison representing Public Works at vendor outreach events and provide guidance regarding County purchasing procedures, vendor requirements, and opportunities to conduct business with Public Works. Prepare purchasing summaries, analytical reports, and recommendations for management to assist with procurement planning, operational improvements, and compliance reviews. The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. Requirements One year of procurement experience at the level of * Procurement Assistant I**. 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 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. Special Requirement Information You may still qualify even if your job title is not 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. Experience at the level of a Procurement Assistant I in the service of County of Los Angeles is defined as: Performs a full range of journey-level functions in the regular and emergency procurement of supplies, equipment and services for a County department. For a fuller description of work performed refer to County of Los Angeles Class Specification for Procurement Assistant I. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: Testing Accommodations For Applicants The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: Fair Chance The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). Employment Eligibility Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Career PathFinder Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. 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