CHIEF PROGRAM SPECIALIST, CEO - Fire Emergency

CHIEF PROGRAM SPECIALIST, CEO - Fire Emergency

Salary

$131,464.32 - $177,170.16 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

M0819A-FR

Department

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE

Opening Date

08/12/2026

Closing Date

8/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

The application filing period will begin on Monday, August 17, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) with a deadline of Monday, August 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).

The exam will reopen as the needs of the service require.

EXAM NUMBER: M0819A-FR

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. 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 Chief Executive Office is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Chief Program Specialist, CEO vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.

Applicants will be processed on an as-received basis and those who meet the requirements may be hired on a temporary basis for up to 90 days.

Before the end of your temporary work period, you will undergo an assessment which consists of an evaluation of experience based upon your performance. This assessment will be weighted 100% and will evaluate your general ability to perform the job duties.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be placed on a list for and considered for permanent appointment to Chief Program Specialist, CEO.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews the work of the Section related to emergency management services to ensure it meets standards and/or expectations and is in compliance with established Federal, State and County policies, practices, guidelines and timeframes.
• Manages all solicitations and contract awards in response to Board motions relating to disaster recovery and associated studies, including Los Angeles Fires, under the authority granted by the Board's Omnibus Motion of January 27, 2025, Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management Areas.
• Works with Budget and Finance Section to ensure appropriate funding and budget requests are submitted for emergency management contracts.
• Prepares guidelines, procedures, and standards to ensure conformance with County, State, and/or Federal requirements.
• Conducts appropriate acquisition strategies, to obtain efficient and cost-effective contracted services.
• Works with internal County stakeholders, and external stakeholders to execute all necessary contracts, amendments, memorandums of understanding, etc. to respond to disasters or provide regional continuity planning.
• Acts as a subject matter expert, providing analysis and recommendations on complex issues related to contracting requirements.
• Participates on the Fire Recovery Workgroup Team (FRWG). Reviews all departmental requests for utilizing the delegated authority granted under the Board's Omnibus Motion of January 27, 2025, and provides a recommendation on contracts-related matters

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) years of experience analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, program, systems, budget, compensation, or personnel, at the level of Los Angeles County Class of Program Specialist IV, CEO* or higher.

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.

• In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Program Specialist IV, CEO is defined as analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of highly complex problems (e.g. Budget curtailments, Board referrals) in administration of organization-wide programs.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT: During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

Application & Filing Information: Applications must be filed online only. Many important 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. Please add estranger@hr.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, andinfo@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants 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 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 anytime 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.

The application for this temporary assignment will not ask you to provide experience or education. Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and respond to the supplemental questionnaire to demonstrate their qualifications.

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.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.

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.

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

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.

Department Contact: Emily Stranger

Email: estranger@hr.lacounty.gov

Teletype Phone:(800) 899-4099

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran's Credit:

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran's credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

• I understand the above information and instructions.

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Do you have three years of experience analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, program, systems, budget, compensation, or personnel, at the level of Los Angeles County Class of Program Specialist IV, CEO* or higher.

• In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Program Specialist IV, CEO is defined as analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of highly complex problems (e.g. Budget curtailments, Board referrals) in administration of organization-wide programs
• Yes.
• No.

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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, describe your experience analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, program, systems, budget, compensation, or personnel.

If you answered "no" to the previous questions, type N/A below.

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Employer County of Los Angeles

Address

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website http://hr.lacounty.gov