When to Apply

We will begin accepting applications on May 31, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on June 13, 2024.

Type of Recruitment

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate:

Thrives in a diverse environment with constantly changing objectives.
Is confident and poised, and able to work well with all levels of staff ranging from entry level to executive.
Has a positive attitude and supports and encourages other's success.
Enjoys challenges, finding innovative ways to tackle problems, and bringing new ideas to the workplace.
Has a self-starter mentality, good work ethic, and a dream to make a difference in the community we serve.

If these describe you, we want you on our team!
This is an exciting opportunity to join with executives and professional staff to improve County operations and take them to the next level!

The Program
The County Management Fellow program is designed to enhance County succession planning efforts and enable departments to invest in their future leadership. You will take part in a two-year program within a County department, perform meaningful work, and participate in a specialized assignment that supports strategic and operational goals. The program will also provide you with opportunities to develop skills that will help prepare you to compete for future County leadership positions.

You will have 160 hours of formal training during the course of the program. Our training curriculum allows you to develop and hone skills in areas like leadership, supervision, and more. What does a Management Fellow do?

Plan and conduct studies on major departmental programs, operations, and administration to determine their effectiveness and the need for modification or changes in policies and procedures.
Analyze data and trends to make forecasts and recommendations for programs or administration in areas such as project management, IT, communications, legislation, and change management.
Develop and recommend policies, programs, or procedures to address issues or improve operations.
Work with a mentor to share experiences and gain advice for professional development.

A Master's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university. We need you to submit proof of education along with the application. Acceptable documents are:

A photocopy of diploma or official transcript OR
A verification or confirmation letter from the school's Registrar's Office on the official letterhead of the school, with college/university seal. It should indicate that the student has completed all of the academic requirements

All documents should clearly indicate the degree and the date when the degree was conferred or awarded. The degree must have been conferred or awarded by June 30, 2024.

If you served in the military and were honorably discharged, you may qualify for Veteran's Credit. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application.

License
A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Expectations
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.

Our Assessment Process
This examination will consist of two (2) parts:

PART I: A Multiple-Choice and/or Simulation Assessment weighted at 70% that will assess the following competencies: Professional Potential, Achievement, Copes with Uncertainty, Responsibility, Works to High Quality Standards, Willingness to Learn, Maintains Good Working Relationships, Analyzes Information, Learns Quickly, Generates New Ideas, Uses Time Efficiently, Adapts to Change, Deductive Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension.

If you score at least 70% on Part 1, then you will move on to PART II , a Writing Project that will assess English structure and content, written expression, and prioritizing information. Part 2 is worth 30% of the total score.

MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH PART OF THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

Transfer of Test Components

Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.
This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.

NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add kty @hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.

Test Preparation
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.

An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/. Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/.

Eligibility Information
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months.

Vacancy Information
The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies within the County of Los Angeles.

How to Apply
Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application BEFORE 5:00 p.m., PT, 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 "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the BEFORE 5:00 p.m. PT, deadline. 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 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.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements to qualify, as listed on this job 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 the 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.

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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. The Department of Human Resources is 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.

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.

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries
For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications.

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's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Testing Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

Testing Accommodation Email: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Kelly Ty
Department Contact Phone: (213) 351-2929
Department Contact Email: kty@hr.lacounty.gov

Exam Number : A0998G-R

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