SENIOR BOARD SPECIALIST

SENIOR BOARD SPECIALIST

Salary

$66,730.92 - $89,930.16 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

H1100Z

Department

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS EXECUTIVE OFFICE

Opening Date

08/31/2026

Closing Date

9/15/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position/Program Information

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from any County employee.

WHEN TO APPLY

We will be accepting online applications from Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - until Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, to be accepted.

EXAM NUMBER

H-1100-Z

This opportunity is available for current Los Angeles County employee who have successfully finished their initial probationary period and meet the qualifying requirements.

Current employees in the unclassified service who meet the following criteria also qualify to participate in this exam:

• Unclassified employees who have attained permanent County status on a classified position by successful completion of the initial probationary period, with no break in service since leaving the classified service.
• OR-
• Full-time employees in the unclassified service with at least six months of full-time experience in the unclassified service by the last day of filing.

NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE, WITHHOLD, WILL BE ACCEPTED. Required experience must be fully by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

DEFINITION:

Leads the work of other Board Specialists performing highly specialized clerical and staff support work or performs highly responsible clerical and staff support services in the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

Positions allocable to this class work under the technical and administrative supervision of Head Board Specialist or higher and are responsible for leading the work of Board Specialists or lower-level positions in the provision of highly specialized functions or for performing highly responsible services in support of the Board of Supervisors, Executive Office, Assessment Appeals Boards, various County commissions and client departments. Incumbents work independently in carrying out the most complex and difficult assignments in accordance with established guidelines, conferring with a supervisor only on unusual matters. Incumbents handle a high volume of written correspondence, telephone and in-person contact in response to inquiries by elected officials, County staff, public and the media. They must effectively communicate with people from varying backgrounds, organizational levels and with diverse purposes for seeking assistance from the Executive Officer of the Board. Senior Board Specialists apply a thorough knowledge of departmental rules, policies, procedures, special terminology, and skills in the use of various computer and automation systems associated with the area of assignment. Positions also require the ability to establish and maintain working relationships to lead their work teams or committee members.

Essential Job Functions

• Leads the work of Board Specialists or lower-level positions in the provision of specialized clerical work and special projects for various divisions of the Executive Office; and participates in the training of work teams or committee members, as necessary.
• Uses discretion in determining appropriate mechanisms to independently complete assignments and communicate sensitive information.
• Composes and prepares the most complex agendas, minute entries, communications, statements of proceedings, reports, legal notices of meetings of the Board of Supervisors and letters of actions taken at various County commissions, Joint Power Authority Commissions, and non-profit corporations, and provides other support services including gathering and analyzing data and compiling reports for presentation at meetings and the Board Appointee Committee Book.
• Performs specialized media and document management services of audio, video, and internet content.
• Participates in handling the most complex functions affecting special districts and City boundary proceedings, such as filings with the Secretary of State and the State Board of Equalization, setting hearings before the Board of Supervisors, securing necessary resolutions from County Counsel, and calling elections.
• Processes declaration request and intake of claims against the County.
• Processes assessment appeal petitions for the equalization of real and personal property assessments, schedules hearings before the Assessment Appeals Boards, and clerks, records and communicates actions taken by the Boards and assessment hearing officers.
• Makes arrangements for and attends Board of Supervisors, commission and other meetings as required to obtain information needed and to communicate actions taken, which may include driving to offsite locations and attending evening meetings.
• Prepares the payroll data necessary to produce total pay using eHR, including the more complex payroll work such as the resolving pay and benefits issues, and provides other payroll services for the department and various County departments and commissions.
• Participates in providing various personnel and special services including budget projections, the County employee service recognition award program, temporary clerical services, and Closed Session luncheons. Makes recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, program, procedure, budget, or personnel, as needed.
• Participates in coordinating a heavy volume of procurement activities, including ordering, securing, and providing supplies, equipment and office services to the Board Offices, Executive Office, client departments and commissions, and resolves problems of a difficult and complex nature involving the central purchasing agency, the departmental accounting organization, the County Auditor and various vendors.
• Composes and prepares the most complex letters, reports and other material for signature or approval using computer software such as Word, Excel, and other programs.
• Answers and resolves the more complex and technical inquiries and procedural questions from operating departments, the Chief Executive Office, County Counsel, Board Offices, commissions, employees, and the public.
• Maintains files of official records of the Board of Supervisors, Assessment Appeals Boards, commissions, and other groups and retrieves information when needed from these records to comply with Public Records Act and other information requests.
• Receives and processes Conflict of Interest Form 700 filings including oral and written communications with filing Officers/Officials for numerous agencies; analyzes new codes and code amendments; prepares reports and recommendations for the Code Review panel.
• Participates as a team member on projects related to the departments strategic plan, as needed.
• Participates in the review and analysis of State and County legislation. Discuss and review new and existing policies, procedures or procedural issues with departments or commissions affected. Works in conjunction with staff in the implementation of change, where necessary.
• Prepares Financial Reports, monitors expenditures, generates reports, assists with submission of the annual Departmental Budget Request, creates cost reports, and drafts Agreements, MOUs, and solicitation documents.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

OPTION I: Three years office clerical experience, one year of which must have been in a highly specialized clerical, supervisory, or highly responsible secretarial position at the level of Senior Clerk, Senior Typist-Clerk, Supervising Typist Clerk, or Secretary III*.

OPTION II: One years experience as an Intermediate Board Specialist in the service of the County of Los Angeles performing highly specialized clerical work.

OPTION III: One years experience at the level of Administrative Assistant I* or Staff Assistant I.

• At the level of: You may still qualify even if your job title isnt 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.

Senior Clerk

• Senior Typist-Clerk

Supervising Typist-Clerk

• Secretary III

Intermediate Board Specialist

• Administrative Assistant I

Staff Assistant I

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 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:

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in identifying, researching, and addressing issues related to the solution of problems of an organization, program, procedure, budget or personnel within a public sector agency.
• Experience preparing official reports, correspondence, and/or records within the office of an elected official.
• Experience researching and gathering information in order to address complaints related to County, State, Federal, or Government policy or law.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an evaluation of Training and Experience based on application information, Desirable Qualifications, and Supplemental Information Questionnaire form, weighted 100%.

Applicants must meet the Requirements to Qualify and receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the eligible list.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:

Applicants who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use the list to fill vacancies in the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors as they occur.

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 could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

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.

• info@governmentjobs.com
• jegomez@bos.lacounty.gov

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 www.governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (SSN):

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

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.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries thoughout Los Angeles County.

No sharing of User ID, email, and Password: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.

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. We 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.

Have any questions about anything listed above, please contact:

Department Contact Name:

Jenny Gomez

jegomez@bos.lacounty.gov

(213) 974-1422

ADA Coordinator Phone:

(213) 974-1422

Teletype Phone:

(213) 974-1704

California Relay Services Phone:

(800) 735-2922

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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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All-important exam notifications including result letters, and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add jegomez@bos.lacounty.gov, 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. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of an exam component.

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Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive email notifications for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. If you choose to unsubscribe, you can check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com to view your profile inbox. Exam scores cannot be disclosed over the phone.

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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 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 experience. 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 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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Please select which option best describes your qualification(s):

• Option I: Three years office clerical experience, one year of which must have been in a highly specialized clerical, supervisory, or highly responsible secretarial position at the level of Senior Clerk, Senior Typist Clerk, Supervising Typist Clerk, or Secretary III*.
• Option II: One years experience as an Intermediate Board Specialist in the service of the County of Los Angeles performing highly specialized clerical work.
• Option III: One years experience at the level of Administrative Assistant I or Staff Assistant I.

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Please indicate your experience in the following format and include the following information listed below. Name and Address of Employer: Position Title Held: Name and Contact Information of Supervisor: Date(s) related to your experience: From (MM/DD/YYYY) - To (MM/DD/YYYY) Hours Worked per Week: Description of Experience: If you have no experience, please write "N/A." Please note: An incomplete response will not receive credit. Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will be considered invalid.

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Describe, in detail, your experience in identifying, researching, and addressing issues related to the solution of problems of an organization, program, procedure, budget, or personnel within a public sector agency. Name and Address of Employer: Position Title Held: Name and Contact Information of Supervisor: Date(s) related to your experience: From (MM/DD/YYYY) - To (MM/DD/YYYY) Hours Worked per Week: Description of Experience:

Please note that an incomplete response will not receive credit. Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will be considered invalid.

If you do not have any experience related to this question, please indicate N/A (not applicable) as your response.

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Describe, in detail, your experience preparing official reports, correspondence, and/or records within the office of an elected official (please identify the office of the elected official where you gained this experience, including the name of the office). Name and Address of Employer: Position Title Held: Name and Contact Information of Supervisor: Date(s) related to your experience: From (MM/DD/YYYY) - To (MM/DD/YYYY) Hours Worked per Week: Description of Experience:

Please note that an incomplete response will not receive credit. Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will be considered invalid.

If you do not have any experience related to this question, please indicate N/A (not applicable) as your response.

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Describe, in detail, your experience researching and gathering information in order to address complaints related to County, State, Federal, or Government policy or law. Name and Address of Employer: Position Title Held: Name and Contact Information of Supervisor: Date(s) related to your experience: From (MM/DD/YYYY) - To (MM/DD/YYYY) Hours Worked per Week: Description of Experience:

Please note that an incomplete response will not receive credit. Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will be considered invalid.

If you do not have any experience related to this question, please indicate N/A (not applicable) as your response.

Required Question

Employer County of Los Angeles

Address

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website http://hr.lacounty.gov