Executive Secretary III

EXAM TITLE: Executive Secretary III

 

EXAM NUMBER: EW2122A-EA

 

JOB TYPE: PERMANENT

 

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

 

 

FILING DATES:

Applications will be accepted starting at 4:00 p.m. (PT) on June 12,2026, until the needs of the service are met.  The application filing period is subject to closure without notice.

 

ABOUT THIS EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT:

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.

 

Department of Economic Opportunity is seeking qualified candidates to fill an Executive Secretary III vacancy.  

 

ABOUT THE POSITION:

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. Before the end of the initial work period, the work performance will be assessed.

 

This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Executive Secretary III.

 

WORK LOCATION:

Economic Opportunity Headquarters

510 S Vermont Ave 11th Fl

Los Angeles CA 90020

Economic Opportunity offers a hybrid telework schedule subject to the needs of the department.

 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is LA County’s central economic and workforce development hub helping residents connect to new career pathways, start and certify a business, and access life-changing opportunities. We’re working to advance equity and inclusive, sustainable growth through all DEO programs and services by targeting economic benefits to the most vulnerable and marginalized communities, small businesses and residents in LA County.

 

Our Vision: An equitable economy with thriving communities, inclusive and sustainable growth, and opportunity and mobility for all.

 

Our Mission: DEO creates quality jobs, helps small businesses and high-road employers start and grow, and builds vibrant local communities and spaces.

 

Essential Job Functions

 

• Schedule all appointments, speaking engagements, conferences, and conference room reservations for the Director and Executive Staff.

• Perform as Administrator of DEO Executive Call Center, monitor the Call Center Board. Answer phone lines, screen calls and assist callers, refer callers, transfer calls, and take messages.

• Assist the Director and Executive Assistant with Board letters, formatting and posting of Board letters/reports to the Board Shared Documentum. Recognize the need for revisions of documents, letters, and meeting announcements and make recommendations regarding such changes to staff.

• Prepare various arrangements such as travel, training, conferences via Concur for flights, hotels, and expense reimbursements. Perform as Executive Office Timekeeper, proxy for timecards, overtime, MARS, and ePARs.

• Maintain electronic/office files and records. Assign and track all Director’s office assignments. Secure information on the status of pending matters and reasons for delay in the completion of projects. Manage day-to-day inquiries and issues as appropriate and provide confidential and personal support services to the Director as requested.

 

Requirements

 

OPTION 1:

One year of highly complex and highly responsible secretarial experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of:

Senior Secretary V

Management Secretary Ill

Management Secretary IV

Senior Management Secretary I

Senior Management Secretary II

Follow the linked position titles above to review the classification specifications.

 

OPTION 2: 

Two years of complex and highly responsible secretarial experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of

Secretary V

Senior Secretary Ill

Senior Secretary IV

Management Secretary I

Management Secretary II

Follow the linked position titles above to review the classification specifications.

 

OPTION 3:

One year of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Staff Assistant II assisting the manager of a line operation in a County department.

A Staff Assistant II assists the manager of major division or bureau in a County department by analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of a variety of problems of organization, budget, procedures, systems, program, general management, and personnel.

 

OPTION 4:

Two years of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Staff Assistant I assisting the manager of a line operation in a County department.

A Staff Assistant I is responsible for housekeeping and record keeping functions, and conducts administrative studies of internal operations and procedures as an assistant to the manager of a line operation in a County department.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40-hour week. Prorated part-time experience will be accepted. Include the number of hours worked per week for each position.

 

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:

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

 

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

 

Performance Evaluation weighted 100%. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

 

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record-keeping purposes. Federal law requires that all employed individuals have a Social Security Number.

 

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

 

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.