| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Salary | $91,043.04–$104,261.52 Per Year |
FINANCIAL SPECIALIST III
Salary
$91,043.04 - $104,261.52 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
F0749C
Department
PROBATION
Opening Date
10/09/2026
Closing Date
10/27/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We welcome applications from anyone.
EXAM NUMBER:
F0749C
FILING PERIOD
We will be accepting online applications from Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 5:00 PM (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, to be accepted.
Why work for us?
With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.
The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
The Los Angeles County Probation Department is recruiting highly motivated and career-minded individuals to fill the position of Financial Specialist III. To view classification standards for the position, Click here
For more information about the amazing benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please Click here.
Essential Job Functions
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
OPTION 1:
Two years of experience performing financial systems analysis in a County department, one year of which must have been at the level of Financial Specialist II*.
OPTION 2:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college with all of the following:
Three years of experience in resolving accounting budgetary, and other financial problems, including accounting systems design and implementation, at the level of Accounting Systems Technician. *
LICENSE:
A California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment to carry out essential functions.
Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.
Physical Class 2 - 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:
To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your transcript from an accredited institution or email it to Exam Analyst Email to within 7 calendar days from the last day of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf
You may still qualify even if your job title isn't exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.
No withhold or out-of-class experience will be accepted. Required experience/education must be met by the last day of filing.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional points will be given for experience beyond what is required in the Requirement to Qualify and who possess the following desirable qualifications:
Additional Information
OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS
This assessment will consist of an Evaluation of Education and Experience based upon the application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%.
Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the list.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION
Applicants who pass the assessment will be placed on a list for a period of 12 months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Probation Department as they occur.
FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE
A thorough background investigation will be conducted prior to appointment. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on the employment application, resume, and during the examination process is subject to verification.
Candidates who are found unsuitable for employment will be removed from the eligible list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04.
AVAILABLE SHIFT
Any
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information on your application and any attachments will result in refusal of application, rescission of appointment, or restriction of application to future recruitments.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicants responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, access to complete an application is available at public libraries throughout the county.
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends login information may erase a candidates original application record.
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. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Department Contact Name: Probation Examinations, Non-Sworn Exams
Department Contact Number: (562) 940-2659
Department Contact Email: patricia.covarrubias@probation.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (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
For detailed information, please click here
01
The information you provide on this Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the examination process. Applicants are solely responsible for completing the Supplemental Questionnaire in its entirety, accurately, and correctly.
Please be as specific as possible and include ALL requested information. Incomplete answers or comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response and may result in disqualification of your application, even if you possess the qualifying experience. Supplemental Questionnaire answers must be supported by your application work history; inconsistent information will not be accepted.
All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information on your application and any attachments will result in refusal of application, rescission of appointment, or restriction of application to future recruitments.
02
All notifications 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, test schedules, 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: It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence.
patricia.covarrubias@probation.lacounty.gov
no-reply@governmentjobs.com
info@governmentjobs.com
donot-reply@amcatmail.com
03
Veterans Credit Information
Veterans may be eligible to receive Veteran's Credit, which adds 10 points to a passing examination score. To be considered, submit a clear and legible copy of your DD214 by attaching it to your application or emailing it to patricia.covarrubias@probation.lacounty.gov. Your documentation will be reviewed to determine eligibility. Prompt submission will help ensure timely processing.
04
Which of the following options BEST describes your qualifying experience?
05
If you selected Option #1 from the previous question.
How many years of experience do you have performing financial systems analysis in a county department?
06
Please describe your experience that supports your response to the previous question. You must provide the following information.
Failure to provide ALL the requested information may result in no credit.
Name and Address of Employer
Position/Title held
Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY)
Hours Worked per Week
Description of your experience
If you do not have experience, please indicate N/A
07
How many years of experience do you have at the level of Financial Specialist II?
08
Please describe your experience that supports your response to the previous question. You must provide the following information.
Failure to provide ALL the requested information may result in no credit.
Name and Address of Employer
Position/Title held
Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY)
Hours Worked per Week
Description of your experience
If you do not have experience, please indicate N/A
09
If you selected Option #2, you must provide a copy of your bachelor's degree from an accredited college with 12 semester or 18 quarter units of accounting, 9 additional semester units or 13.5 additional quarter units in either accounting or finance, and 6 semester or 9 quarter units in computer science, including a course in systems analysis and design.
10
How many years of experience do you have in resolving accounting budgetary, and other financial problems including accounting systems design and implementation at the level of Accounting Systems Technician?
11
Please describe your experience that supports your response to the previous question. You must provide the following information.
Failure to provide ALL the requested information may result in no credit.
Name and Address of Employer
Position/Title held
Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY)
Hours Worked per Week
Description of your experience
If you do not have experience, please indicate N/A
12
General Information: Questions 10 through 17 evaluate your experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities gained for this job.
How many years of experience do you have in planning, coordinating, evaluating, and conducting audits to ensure records comply with established contractual, fiscal, and operational requirements?
13
Please describe your experience that supports your response to the previous question. You must provide the following information.
Failure to provide ALL the requested information may result in no credit.
Name of Agency
Official Payroll Title
Dates of Employment (MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY)
Hours worked per week
Name of Supervisor
Supervisors Contact Information (phone and/or email)
Duties performed
If you do not have any claimed experience, please indicate "N/A
14
Do you have experience identifying financial irregularities, analyzing discrepancies, and recommending corrective actions to maintain compliance and fiscal integrity?
15
If you answer yes to the previous question, describe your experience in detail.
Failure to provide ALL the requested information may result in no credit.
Name of Agency
Official Payroll Title
Dates of Employment (MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY)
Hours worked per week
Name of Supervisor
Supervisors Contact Information (phone and/or email)
Duties performed
If you do not have any claimed experience, please indicate "N/A".
16
How many years of experience do you have in analyzing financial data and preparing clear, accurate, and audit findings and recommendations for management in a finance or contract monitoring environment?
17
If you answer yes to the previous question, describe your experience in detail.
Failure to provide ALL the requested information may result in no credit.
Name of Agency
Official Payroll Title
Dates of Employment (MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY)
Hours worked per week
Name of Supervisor
Supervisors Contact Information (phone and/or email)
Duties performed
If you do not have any claimed experience, please indicate "N/A".
18
Do you have experience in collaborating with internal teams and external partners including vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure compliance with all contractual terms and performance standards?
19
If you answer yes to the previous question, describe your experience in detail.
Failure to provide ALL the requested information may result in no credit.
Name of Agency
Official Payroll Title
Dates of Employment (MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY)
Hours worked per week
Name of Supervisor
Supervisors Contact Information (phone and/or email)
Duties performed
If you do not have any claimed experience, please indicate "N/A".
Required Question
Employer County of Los Angeles
Address
Los Angeles, California, 90010
Website http://hr.lacounty.gov