PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT III/EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

Position/Program Information Type Of Recruitment OPEN COMPETITIVE-EMERGENCY This announcement is a re-post to reopen the filing period. Filing Dates Applications will be accepted from Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Wednesday, September 30, 2026, before 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, to be accepted. Exam Number b2347A-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. Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Procurement Assistant III vacancies 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. 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 Procurement Assistant III. Essential Job Functions Directs, through subordinate supervisors, a large staff engaged in the routine and emergency procurement of supplies, equipment and services for a very large County department, and in the preparation of related documents, records, controls, and reports. Ensures compliance with established County and departmental purchasing policies and procedures through subordinate supervisors. Coordinates a heavy volume of procurement activities and resolves major problems involving the central purchasing agency, the departmental accounting organization, the County Auditor, and vendors. Coordinates departmental product testing and comparison projects, ensuring the conduct of tests and evaluations in accordance with approved safety practices. Supervises the preparation of reports of findings. Works in close liaison with operating units to determine future or special project needs. Plans work of the procurement section so that intermediate and long range needs of the operating units will be met. Prepares reports of section activities. Participates in the selection and training of subordinates. Supervise warehousing and property custodial functions, as needed. Click on the Procurement Assistant III for complete details of this classification. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: One year of procurement experience at the level of Procurement Assistant II supervising staff performing a full range of purchasing functions including the preparation of purchase orders, specification writing, product testing, and related functions. You MUST meet the above requirement(s) at the time of filing 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 Class 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 It is important to fill out the job application completely and as directed. The Department of Mental Health encourages all applicants to submit relevant attachments including resumes and required documents in the Attachments section of the application. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending a …

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