| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Salary | $117,064.32–$157,761.84 Per Year |
Disaster Services Specialist - Emergency Appointment
Salary
$117,064.32 - $157,761.84 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
AG1517A-FR
Department
AGING & DISABILITIES
Opening Date
10/21/2026
Closing Date
10/26/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, October 21, 2026 until Monday, October 26, 2026 before 5:00 p.m.(PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m.(PT) on Monday, October 26, 2026, to be accepted.
EXAM NUMBER: AG1517A-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.
Aging and Disabilities is seeking qualified candidates to fill an emergency Disaster Services Specialist vacancy related to this unprecedented natural disaster.
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 Disaster Services Specialist.
Essential Job Functions
Assists in developing, coordinating, evaluating, and monitoring of the Countys disaster and emergency requirements, and devises plans to respond to, or mitigate disastrous events.
Assists in developing long-range plans for the Countywide emergency preparedness and disaster services system.
Consults with departmental, city, county, state, federal, and local governments and private agencies to develop multi-disciplinary and multi-agency approaches to the provisions of emergency services.
Develops educational materials and programs related to emergency preparedness and disaster services, and represents the department through speaking engagements as directed.
Initiates and conducts research in the field of emergency preparedness and disaster services.
Represents the manager at meetings, conferences, workshops, and other forums.
Interprets program policies and concepts to department staff, other County departments, other agencies, and interested groups and individuals in the community.
May act for the manager in the latters absence.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
Four years of highly responsible administrative, advisory, or staff experience analyzing and resolving problems of organization, programs, systems and procedures, or planning demonstrating knowledge, skills, and abilities required in program planning, organizational management and public relations. One year of the required experience must have been in a disaster or emergency services program.
You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must be willing and able to respond during emergencies and disaster activations, which may require reporting on short notice; working evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended or irregular hours; and reporting to Emergency Operations Centers, Department Operations Centers, field offices, or other assigned locations throughout Los Angeles County.
Advisory capacity is defined as one who, as an expert in a specialized field, expresses views, provides opinions, and recommends courses of action to be taken on problems present by by others for resolution.
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
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.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Additional Information
EXAM 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 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, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add adagrecruitmentteam@lacounty.onmicrosoft.com 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.
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 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.
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
Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
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.
Dept Contact Name: AD Recruitment Team
Dept Contact Email: ADAGRecruitmentTeam@lacounty.onmicrosoft.com
Teletype Number: (800) 735-2929
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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01
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 selection process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS 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 education. Be as 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 selection process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
02
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. 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 and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Add the following email address to your list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail: adagrecruitmentteam@lacounty.onmicrosoft.com It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence.
03
How many years of highly responsible administrative, advisory, or staff experience analyzing and resolving problems of organization, programs, systems and procedures, or planning demonstrating knowledge, skills, and abilities required in program planning, organizational management and public relations?
04
If you indicated experience for Question 3, please include the following information:
Payroll Title:
Name of Employer / Department / Bureau / Division / Section / Unit:
Date(s) of Employment related to the above experience: FROM (mm/dd/year) - TO (mm/dd/year)
List of duties that clearly demonstrate this experience:
If you do not have any experience in this area, please type, "DOES NOT APPLY".
05
How many years of the experience indicated on Question 3 was in a disaster or emergency services program?
06
If you indicated experience in a disaster or emergency services program, please include the following information:
Payroll Title:
Name of Employer / Department / Bureau / Division / Section / Unit:
Date(s) of Employment related to the above experience: FROM (mm/dd/year) - TO (mm/dd/year)
List of duties that clearly demonstrate this experience:
If you do not have any experience in this area, please type, "DOES NOT APPLY".
07
Are you willing and able to respond during emergencies and disaster activations, which may require: • Reporting on short notice; • Working evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended or irregular hours; • Reporting to Emergency Operations Centers, Department Operations Centers, field locations, or other assigned locations throughout Los Angeles County.
08
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS The following questions relate to desirable qualifications. If you are eligible for hire, Hiring Managers may use your responses during the selection process. As such, it is important to answer these questions carefully and accurately to ensure you are fully considered.
09
Do you have experience developing, implementing, or coordinating emergency preparedness, response, recovery, or mitigation activities?
10
If you indicated that you have/had experience developing, implementing, or coordinating emergency preparedness, response recovery, or mitigation activities, please include the following information: Payroll Title: Name of Employer / Department / Bureau / Division / Section / Unit: Date(s) of Employment related to the above experience: FROM (mm/dd/year) - TO (mm/dd/year) List of duties that clearly demonstrate this experience: If you do not have any experience in this area, please type, "DOES NOT APPLY".
11
Do you have experience developing, implementing, or coordinating emergency preparedness, response recovery, or mitigation activities involving individuals with access and functional needs (AFN)?
12
If you indicated that you have/had experience developing, implementing, or coordinating emergency preparedness, response, recovery, or mitigation activities involving individuals with access and functional needs (AFN), please include the following information:
Payroll Title:
Name of Employer / Department / Bureau / Division / Section / Unit:
Date(s) of Employment related to the above experience: FROM (mm/dd/year) - TO (mm/dd/year)
List of duties that clearly demonstrate this experience:
If you do not have any experience in this area, please type, "DOES NOT APPLY".
13
Do you have knowledge of Access and Functional Needs (AFN) principles and practices, including function-based approaches such as the Communication, Maintaining Health, Independence, Support and Safety, and Transportation (C-MIST) framework.
14
If Yes, please describe your knowledge of AFN principles and procedures, including function-based approaches such as the Communication, Maintaining Health, Independence, Support and Safety, and Transportation (C-MIST) framework. In your response, describe how you have acquired and applied this knowledge, including specific examples of how you have used AFN principles or the C-MIST framework in your work.
If you do not have any experience in this area, please type, "DOES NOT APPLY".
15
Do you have experience developing or implementing policies, procedures, protocols, operational plans, or other frameworks that define organizational roles and responsibilities.
16
If you indicated that you have/had experience developing or implementing policies, procedures, protocols, operational plans, or other frameworks that define organizational roles and responsibilities, please include the following information:
Payroll Title:
Name of Employer / Department / Bureau / Division / Section / Unit:
Date(s) of Employment related to the above experience: FROM (mm/dd/year) - TO (mm/dd/year)
List of duties that clearly demonstrate this experience:
If you do not have any experience in this area, please type, "DOES NOT APPLY".
17
Do you have experience applying accessibility and inclusive emergency planning principles, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accessible communications, and language access.
18
If you indicated that you have/had experience applying accessibility and inclusive emergency planning principles, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accessible communications, and language access, please include the following information:
Payroll Title:
Name of Employer / Department / Bureau / Division / Section / Unit:
Date(s) of Employment related to the above experience: FROM (mm/dd/year) - TO (mm/dd/year)
List of duties that clearly demonstrate this experience:
If you do not have any experience in this area, please type, "DOES NOT APPLY".
19
Do you have experience conducting community engagement, outreach, training, exercises, or preparedness activities involving individuals with access and functional needs and organizations that serve AFN populations.
20
If you indicated that you have/had experience conducting community engagement, outreach, training, exercise, or preparedness activities involving individuals with access and functional needs and organizations that serve AFN populations, please include the following information:
Payroll Title:
Name of Employer / Department / Bureau / Division / Section / Unit:
Date(s) of Employment related to the above experience: FROM (mm/dd/year) - TO (mm/dd/year)
List of duties that clearly demonstrate this experience:
If you do not have any experience in this area, please type, "DOES NOT APPLY".
21
Do you have experience using demographic, geographic, program, or service-delivery information to identify AFN populations, community needs, service gaps, available resources, and potential impacts during emergencies.
22
If you indicated that you have/had experience using demographic, geographic, program, or service-delivery information to identify AFN populations, community needs, service gaps, available resources, and potential impacts during emergencies, please include the following information:
Payroll Title:
Name of Employer / Department / Bureau / Division / Section / Unit:
Date(s) of Employment related to the above experience: FROM (mm/dd/year) - TO (mm/dd/year)
List of duties that clearly demonstrate this experience:
If you do not have any experience in this area, please type, "DOES NOT APPLY".
23
Do you have training in incident command, emergency operations, emergency public/media communications, and/or multiagency coordination?
24
If you have indicated Yes for Question 18, please indicate the type of training(s) or certification(s) you have. If you indicated No, please type, "DOES NOT APPLY".
Required Question
Employer County of Los Angeles
Address
Los Angeles, California, 90010
Website http://hr.lacounty.gov