DEPARTMENTAL PERSONNEL ASSISTANT

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FIRST DAY OF FILING 5/29/2026 This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Transfer Opportunity Restricted to permanent employees of the Los Angeles County who have passed their initial probation period and currently hold one of the titles listed under the Requirements section General Information: The Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors is seeking a well-qualified, and highly motivated individual to fill a position in the Human Resources Division at the level of Departmental Personnel Assistant. Vacancy Information: This transfer opportunity is at the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors, located in the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration at 500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. We are seeking highly qualified individuals with experience working in Human Resources within the county.Examples of Duties: Maintains personnel files and records of individual employees, including work history, vacations, leaves of absence, probation reports, performance evaluations, appraisals of promotability, status changes, and disciplinary actions. Maintains a system of item control as a check on the number of allocated positions and the status of each; prepares requests for approval of deviations such as frozen or borrowed positions. Compiles periodic statistical reports providing management with information such as turnover, vacancies, total number employed, and budget needs. Disseminates information concerning recruitment needs to various agencies and organizations. Obtains eligible lists, certifications, examination results, medical records, and other information pertaining to the recruitment, testing and selection of applicants. Interprets salary provisions of the County Code to determine the salary rate applicable in a given set of circumstances, considering factors such as Y-rates, advanced step recruitment, superior-subordinate pay, shift differentials, bonuses, hazard pay, and furnishes necessary data to the payroll section. Assists in securing special examiners and interviewers. Provides information to employees concerning their rights, benefits and responsibilities, departmental policies and regulations, Civil Service Rules, and the County Code; may conduct orientation of new employees. Assist in analyzing information using qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods in order to understand and draw fact-based conclusions, often from large amounts of information; identifies issues and problems requiring additional research and study and takes appropriate action to ensure sound study results. Prepares a variety of documents (e.g., reports, business correspondence, memoranda), adapting formats suitable to the purpose and using relevant software programs (e.g., word processing, desktop publishing, presentation) in order to effectively communicate information to various audiences (e.g., departmental personnel, members of the public, governing boards). Performs special projects as assigned. This position is restricted to permanent County of Los Angeles employees who have successfully completed their initial probationary period AND currently hold the following payroll title: Departmental Personnel Assistant Senior Clerk Senior Typist Clerk Payroll Clerk I OR A comparable item at the level of Departmental Personnel Assistant and perform similar work at an equivalent salary and complexity in accordance with Civil Service Rule 15. Desirable Qualifications: - Excellent analytical, organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills - Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement - Abilitity to multi-task, prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met, and work in a fast-paced environment - Ability to work as part of a team and independently, as needed with minimum instruction - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) to prepare spreadsheets, reports, documents, and presentations - Knowledge of Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines (PPG's), County code, and Discipline Guidelines - Knowledge of HR functions using eHR, ePAR, PMTS, and applications APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Those interested in applying for this Transfer Opportunity are invited to submit an official online application, and attach the following: a cover letter, resume, and copies of their last two (2) performance evaluations. All materials submitted will be evaluated. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and review of personnel records. If you are unable to attach the aforementioned required documents online, you may email your information to: Jenny Gomez, Exam Analyst Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors Human Resources Division (213) 974-1421 JeGomez@bos.lacounty.gov