SENIOR STAFF ANALYST, COMMISSION SERVICES

SENIOR STAFF ANALYST, COMMISSION SERVICES

Salary

$97,552.32 - $131,464.32 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

H0960H

Department

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS EXECUTIVE OFFICE

Opening Date

08/24/2026

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Position/Program Information

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from anyone.

WHEN TO APPLY

The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled.

The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

EXAM NUMBER

H0960H

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.

For more information about our amazing benefits, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/.

For information regarding the classification standards, please see the Los Angeles Class Specification for Senior Staff Analyst, Commission Services.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts more complex studies, research analysis, and investigates issues that directly affect commission, committee, and office directives, objectives and goals, policies, and other planning and evaluation activities.
• Conducts complex needs assessment studies and develops recommendations for comprehensive planning of services and activities, priority setting, and resource allocations.
• Establishes systems and methods of information and data collection, research designs and techniques; prepares and maintains data and statistical records related to assigned specific areas of study.
• Compiles, analyzes, evaluates, and prepares data required for commission, committee, and office directives, planning, and evaluation activities; develops recommendations based on analysis and evaluation of findings.
• Collects field data and information for use in planning and evaluation related studies; maintains and updates statistical records and reports for ongoing trend analysis.
• Provides information and recommendations to commission and committee members, executive directors, Board of Supervisors, County departments, and other agency representatives based on conducted research studies and analysis of information or data.
• Produce reports and make oral presentations to the commission, committees, community groups, and other agencies to explain study or project results, statistical summaries and findings.
• Communicate with other professionals to coordinate activities, exchange information and resolve technical issues or concerns related to planning and evaluation activities.
• Coordinates with commission or committee members and inter-agency representatives the scheduling of meetings and the conduct of various activities and assignments.
• Implements and monitors grant funded programs with responsibility for fiscal management, operations, evaluations, and administration.
• Attends meetings of the commission, committees, and workgroups and participates in discussion and formulation of recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.
• Assists commission or committee members in the preparation of commission or committee meetings and professional conferences by designing and developing presentations including statistical graphs and tables.
• Provides technical guidance and support to journey-level planning analysts in resolving issues related to studies, research, and investigations.
• Conduct or lead the most complex, difficult, and highly specialized assignments and research related studies that have Countywide impact and are highly sensitive, as needed.
• Engages different groups (community members, advocacy groups, and/or youths) in support of key priority areas.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

OPTION I: Four years experience in a highly responsible staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, program, systems, legislation, budget, personnel, or research and planning, at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Administrative Assistant III.

• OR -

OPTION II: One years experience conducting studies and analyses and research activities for commissions or committees within the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors and providing professional and technical guidance to commission or committee members at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Staff Analyst, Commission Services.

• Highly responsible staff capacity is defined as: Staff experience at the senior level with extensive knowledge of program related area, processes and procedures, and experience in a specific subject matter.

At the level of is defined as: 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 organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

• Administrative Assistant III

Staff Analyst, Commission Services

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.

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.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelors degree or higher in Public Policy, Sociology, Political Science, and Criminal Justice or closely related field.
• Experience to conduct in-depth research using diverse methodologies within legal/policy reviews and analysis, resulting in actionable recommendations for resolving complex organizational or policy challenges.
• Experience independently performing research using various methodologies within literature reviews to develop recommendations on complex organizational or policy matters.
• Experience conducting independent research using multiple methodologies in data analysis and comparative analysis to provide recommendations on complex organizational or policy issues.
• Experience delivering oral presentations to discuss research or project outcomes, statistical summaries, and conclusions in a work environment.
• Experience authoring research reports, white papers, or other sophisticated written products that synthesize complex findings for commissioners, executive leadership, or other organizations.
• Experience participating in meeting planning, scheduling and coordination, as well as managing tasks, activities and assignments, interacting and collaborating with various constituents, Board Offices, commissions, advisory councils, community and advocacy groups, or various departments, organization, agencies.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATIONS REQUIRED:

To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution or email it to jegomez@bos.lacounty.gov within ten (10) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/shdinter/dhr/070812_ppg123.pdf.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

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 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. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors as they occur.

Candidates who pass the assessment and meet the criteria identified in the supplemental questions will be placed on the Eligible list.

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, 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

noreply@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.

Fair Chance Initiative:

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 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.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (SSN):

Federal law required 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:

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.

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 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: Jenny Gomez

Department Contact Phone: (213) 974-1421

Department Contact Email: jegomez@bos.lacounty.gov

ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 974-1421

Teletype Phone: (213) 974-1704

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

For detailed information, please click here

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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.

• I understand the above information and instructions.

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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.

• I understand the above information and instructions.

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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 suits your qualifications:

• Option I: Four years experience in a highly responsible staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, program, systems, legislation, budget, personnel, or research and planning, at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Administrative Assistant III.
• Option II: One years experience conducting studies and analyses and research activities for commissions or committees within the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors and providing professional and technical guidance to commission or committee members at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Staff Analyst, Commission Services.
• None of the above

05

If you selected an option in the previous question, indicating you have qualifying experience, please provide a detailed description of your primary responsibilities and specific examples of relevant duties performed.

Please note that an incomplete response will not receive credit. Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will be considered invalid. Include the following in your response: Payroll Title: Name of Department: Bureau / Division / Section / Unit: Date(s) of Employment: FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr) If you do not have any experience in this area, please type "DOES NOT APPLY."

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Do you have a Bachelors degree or higher in Public Policy, Sociology, Political Science, Criminal Justice or a closely related field from an accredited college or university?

To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution or email it to jegomez@bos.lacounty.gov within ten (10) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/shdinter/dhr/070812_ppg123.pdf (Download PDF reader). We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

• Yes
• No

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Have you attached your degree, official transcripts or official letter to your application? Or will you email the documents to the exam analyst at jegomez@bos.lacounty.gov within ten (10) calendar days of filing your application?

• Yes, I have attached my degree, official transcript, or official letter to my application.
• No, I have not attached my degree, official transcript, or official letter to my application. I will email them to the exam analyst within 10 calendar days from filing my application.

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Describe your experience conducting in-depth research using diverse methodologies within legal/policy reviews and analysis, resulting in actionable recommendations for resolving complex organizational or policy challenges.

Please note that an incomplete response will not receive credit. Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will be considered invalid. Include the following in your response: Payroll Title: Name of Department: Bureau / Division / Section / Unit: Date(s) of Employment: FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr) If you do not have any experience in this area, please type "DOES NOT APPLY."

09

Describe your experience independently performing research using various methodologies within literature reviews to develop recommendations on complex organizational or policy matters.

Please note that an incomplete response will not receive credit. Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will be considered invalid. Include the following in your response: Payroll Title: Name of Department: Bureau / Division / Section / Unit: Date(s) of Employment: FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr) If you do not have any experience in this area, please type "DOES NOT APPLY."

10

Describe your experience conducting independent research using multiple methodologies in data analysis and comparative analysis to provide recommendations on complex organizational or policy issues. Please note that an incomplete response will not receive credit. Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will be considered invalid. Include the following in your response: Payroll Title: Name of Department: Bureau / Division / Section / Unit: Date(s) of Employment: FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr) If you do not have any experience in this area, please type "DOES NOT APPLY."

11

Describe your experience delivering oral presentations to discuss research or project outcomes, statistical summaries, and conclusions in a work environment.

Please note that an incomplete response will not receive credit. Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will be considered invalid. Include the following in your response: Payroll Title: Name of Department: Bureau / Division / Section / Unit: Date(s) of Employment: FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr) If you do not have any experience in this area, please type "DOES NOT APPLY."

12

Describe your experience authoring research reports, white papers, or other sophisticated written products that synthesize complex findings for commissioners, executive leadership, or other organizations.

Please note that an incomplete response will not receive credit. Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will be considered invalid. Include the following in your response: Payroll Title: Name of Department: Bureau / Division / Section / Unit: Date(s) of Employment: FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr) If you do not have any experience in this area, please type "DOES NOT APPLY."

13

Describe your experience participating in meeting planning, scheduling and coordination, as well as managing tasks, activities and assignments, interacting and collaborating with various constituents, Board Offices, commissions, advisory councils, community and advocacy groups, or various departments, organization, agencies.

Please note that an incomplete response will not receive credit. Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will be considered invalid. Include the following in your response: Payroll Title: Name of Department: Bureau / Division / Section / Unit: Date(s) of Employment: FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr) If you do not have any experience in this area, please type "DOES NOT APPLY."

Required Question

Employer County of Los Angeles

Address

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website http://hr.lacounty.gov