TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
Applications will be accepted from September 25, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT)
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
EXAM NUMBER
W1081F-EA
The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.
Internal Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency ECC Manager (Administrative Manager 12, ISD) vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.
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%
This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to ECC Manager (Administrative Manager 12, ISD).
The Opportunity
The Equity in Countywide Contracting (ECC) Manager (Administrative Manager 12, ISD) will serve as a central authority for contract management and e-Procurement transformation within the ECC’s Office of Countywide Contracting Office. This role is responsible for shaping and overseeing the strategic direction, operational approach, and governance framework of ECC initiatives and subsequent implementation and execution in the e-Procurement system. The ECC Manager will lead staff and daily operations; while also providing expert, high-level consultative services aligned with Countywide strategic objectives. Key responsibilities include leading sourcing and contracting practices and fostering collaboration across County departments (38+), local government agencies, small businesses, and Community-Based Organizations—particularly those delivering services and program support to People Experiencing Homelessness.
Leads, plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the work of professional staff (ECC Administrative Managers and staff) assigned to ECC operations, including rating performance, establishing goals and objectives, providing training and mentoring for performance improvement, as necessary.
Provides expertise and consultative services to internal and external stakeholders on strategic and systematic approaches in the development of service solicitations and contracts; provides recommendations on standardizing the County’s contracting processes to ensure that solicitations and contracts are developed pursuant to best practices.
Directs the preparation of special projects and reports; institutionalizes the work of the ECC Motion and additional recommendations from the ECC Action Teams and Workgroups, specifically addressing technical assistance and capacity building programs, targeting Community Based Organizations (CBOs), non-profit entities, Preference Program Entities (PPEs), and Community Based Enterprises (CBEs) to broaden opportunities and accessibility to County contracting opportunities; leads the work of continuous, equitable and efficient improvements to the County’s contracting and procurement processes.
Reviews all contract opportunities with applicability to Community Based Organizations (CBOs), non-profits, small, local, diverse businesses, and Community Based Enterprises (CBEs) to broaden the diversity of entities that can participate in such solicitations and ensures that proper technical assistance and advertisements are provided and facilitates opportunities for competition.
Consults and coordinates contracting efforts with technical or professional specialists in program areas and appropriate department managers to define and establish contract specifications, scope of work to ensure completeness and accuracy of findings to draft contract specification for services.
Develops technical assistance/training curriculum to meet goals and objectives of ECC initiatives and stakeholder recommendations for both internal and external participants.
Directs and participates in analyzing and conducting research on equity-based Board Motions and drafting Motion Reports and establishes guidelines and processes to report Countywide contract progress/data effectively and accurately to the Board.
Participates in multiple work streams of eProcurement transformation (i.e., purchasing, contracts, payables, etc.) to ensure consistency across; vision and strategy; policy, legal, practices and process; technology; and organization.
Participates in planning sessions and assists in the development and implementation of Countywide strategic objectives, policies and programs, including Countywide eProcurement/Source-to-Pay Transformation.
Serves as a resource to identify business requirements, assess functional design processes, workflow mapping, testing, and training on the Department’s eProcurement/Source-to-Pay Transformation initiative.
Assists with the design, service delivery models, and performance frameworks of e-Procurement, ensuring responsiveness and working with stakeholders to align and meet on business requirements ensuring positive customer experiences through service excellence and quality service.
Assists with developing and implementing operating plans, data reporting structure, and appropriate KPIs to measure functional effectiveness of the e-Procurement/Source-to-Pay System.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Three years' experience in managing or assisting in the management of an organization, including directing a budget, personnel, fiscal, and other administrative functions -OR- Two years' experience at the level of Administrative Manager 10, ISD* or higher.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
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: 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.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Closely related Field: Will be determined by the hiring manager.
Our Assessment Process:
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.
How to Apply:
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. We must receive your application on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty.
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 www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, 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. Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add IOntiveros@isd.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants 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.
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Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application, and you may be disqualified.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are 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.
Have questions about anything listed above?
Contact us:
Exam Number: W1081F-EA
Department Contact Name: Irene Ontiveros
Department Contact Email: iontiveros@isd.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 881-3932
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 [Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077]
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Employment Information
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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: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
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: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
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. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran’s Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf (Download PDF reader)
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