Administrative Manager 13

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

Applications will be accepted from February 23, 2024, 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.

This announcement is being reposted to update the Desirable Qualifications and Supplemental Questionnaire. Persons who have already applied do not need to submit new applications.

EXAM NUMBER

W1082R-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 a qualified candidate to fill an emergency Administrative Manager 13, ISD vacancy 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.

Before the end of 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 Administrative Manager 13, ISD .

The Opportunity

The Division Manager of Source-To-Pay Transformation is responsible for leading, driving, and implementing a new enterprise e-procurement system for Los Angeles County. The individual will work closely with executives and key stakeholders across County departments to optimize the Source-To-Pay process and drive efficiency, effectiveness, and deliver large-scale transformation programs in a high matrixed organization consisting of over 40 County Departments with a combined annual spend of over $10B. The role requires a strategic ‘systems’ mindset, strong leadership skills, and the ability to deliver results through change management, process improvement and analytics. This involves setting end-to-end policies, managing budgets and schedules, and overall leadership and management of Source-To-Pay processes.

Essential Job Functions

Option 1: Three years of experience managing an organization of multiple units including directing the budget, personnel, fiscal, program management, and other administrative functions.

Option 2: A Bachelor’s degree* from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field -AND- two years of experience managing an organization of multiple units including directing the budget, personnel, fiscal, program management, and other administrative functions.

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 Expectations 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.

Special Requirement Information

*In order to receive credit for the required degree, you must include a legible copy of the official transcripts and/or diploma at the time of filing or within seven (7) business days from the date of application filing. Please submit documentation to mnavarro2@isd.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, exam name, and the exam number (W1082R-EA ) .

Closely related fields include the following, but not limited to: Economics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Management, Accounting, Marketing, Finance.

All documents should clearly indicate the degree in English language and the date when the degree was conferred or awarded.

Accredited colleges and universities include all colleges and universities that meet the accreditation guidelines indicated on the bulletin.

For applicants with international transcript(s) , a report by an evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. must be submitted at the time of filing or within seven (7) business days. The report must confirm the U.S. course/degree equivalency.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

* At least five (5) years of experience in Procurement Operations, including broad-based experience in procure-to-pay processes, core procurement methodologies, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. * Experience leading the strategy and implementation of a Source-To-Pay ERP system across a high matrix organization with annual spend over $250M.

The County offers its employees one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.