Management Secretary III - Fire Emergency

Posting number: 32109A-FR

Department: FIRE

Job classification: MANAGEMENT SECRETARY III

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Administrative Assistant

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FIRE DEPARTMENTTYPE OF RECRUITMENTOPEN COMPETITIVE - FIRE EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER32109A-FRAPPLICATION FILING PERIODApplications will be accepted from Friday, August 14, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.(PT) until Thursday, August 27, 2026, before 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, August 27, 2026, to be accepted.

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 Los Angeles County Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Management Secretary III vacancies 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 Management Secretary III.

• Replies to personal and other correspondence, composing letters with or without dictation.
• Screens office and telephone callers, meets the public, makes appointments, and arranges conferences and speaking engagements.
• Directs callers to other departments and officials or to other individuals, divisions, or sections of the department where assigned.
• Takes care of day-to-day inquiries or problems wherever possible.
• Secures information on the status of pending matters and reasons for delay in the completion of projects.
• Maintains office files and records, including those of a confidential nature.
• Performs confidential and personal services, as requested.
• Recognizes the need for revisions in office, clerical, and secretarial procedures, and makes recommendations regarding such changes.
• May assign and supervise the work of other employees.

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: One year of complex and highly responsible secretarial experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Secretary V, Senior Secretary III, Senior Secretary IV, Management Secretary I, Management Secretary II, or Senior Stenographic Secretary -OR- One year of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Staff Assistant I assisting the manager of a line operation in a County department -OR- Two years of highly responsible secretarial experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Secretary III, Secretary IV, Senior Secretary I, Senior Secretary II or Intermediate Stenographic Secretary.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.PHYSICAL CLASS: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.

• OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Typing Rate: 40 net words per minute.
• SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS: Specialized examinations may include: Stenography Skill: Dictation rate of 80 words per minute.
• Out-of-Class experience or a Verification of Experience Letter (VOEL) will not be accepted for this examination.
• 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.

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