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Job Description
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN
COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY EXAM NUMBER
CA8169A-EA
FIRST DAY OF FILING
Applications will be accepted from Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) until Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, July 2, 2026, to be accepted. 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 abuse. 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 Consumer and Business Affairs Community & Consumer Services Bureau is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Community Center Director II vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet all 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 Community Center Director
II. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Directs center activities, including informational and referral services, and crisis intervention and emergency services. Develops and implements center objectives, policies, and procedures within the framework of the center's program objectives and the needs of the individual communities served. Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of center personnel. Plans, initiates, and coordinates specialized programs designed to meet community needs. Maintains public relations within the center's service area and participates in community activities and organizations in order to define community needs, promote development of service resources, and gain community support. Assists community organizations in establishing and coordinating services and resources and preparing grant proposals for private and government subsidies. Coordinates center programs with other County services and community resources such as schools, law enforcement agencies, and medical facilities. Assists in the formulation and interpretation of departmental policies as they related to the center's operation. Assists the department head in the identification of special problems and unmet needs in the community, and performs special assignments as directed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
TRAINING
AND EXPERIENCE
Four years' experience in a responsible administrative, supervisory, and consultative or staff capacity in the field of human services such as employment, social welfare, or community services. The required experience must have included active participation in community problems and analyzing and making recommendations for their solution. OR Two years' experience performing the duties of a Community Center Specialist II or its equivalent of higher OR One year's experience as a Community Center Director
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
2 - Light.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
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. Many important 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 DCBAExams@dcba.lacounty.gov , JEstrella@dcba.lacounty.gov , as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. The Department will not consider missed email notifications as an acceptable reason to authorize additional time to complete the application. You 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. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the above stated 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. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing
VERBIAGE
from Class Specification and Selection 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. 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. For more information, please contact the specific libraries directly.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their applications 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.
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.
