ADMINISTRATIVE AID
Position/Program Information THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING REPOSTED TO UPDATE THE BULLETIN LANGUAGE AND TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL APPLICATION FILING. EXAM NUMBER PH0886H
First Day Of Filing Applications will be accepted only on Monday, April 6, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT). Applications must be received by, or before 1:59 p.m. (PT) on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Applications received after 1:59 p.m. (PT), will not be considered.
Type Of Recruitment We encourage applications from anyone!
No out-of-class experience will be accepted.
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About This Position We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill Administrative Aid positions within the Department of Public Health. We are looking for someone, who under close supervision, performs beginning level administrative staff work by participating in making investigations of operating problems in a County department.
For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Administrative Aid .
Essential Job Functions WHAT WILL I DO AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE AID?
- Collects and assists in analyzing and interpreting data relative to the work of the department.
- Assists in conducting studies to resolve objectively, the efficiency, economy and effectiveness of departmental operations, policies and procedures.
- Assists in analyzing problems of a department.
- Assists in budget preparation.
- Prepares or assists in gathering information and preparing a broad range of reports, manuals and correspondence.
- Compiles periodic and special reports.
- Carries out special projects as assigned.
Requirements REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY: A Bachelor’s degree* from an accredited college or university.
Physical Class 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.
Special Requirement Information
- To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. Applicants with degrees from foreign universities may need to provide an evaluation of U.S. equivalency and official translation of the degree to English. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf .
- Official Transcript is a transcript that bears the college seal and states “official and/or copy” issued by the school’s registrar office. A printout of the transcript from the school’s website is NOT considered official and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.
- We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
Desirable Qualifications Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:
- Experience in the use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, or PowerPoint in school or work projects or assignments.
- Experience collecting and assisting in analyzing and interpreting data school or work projects or assignments.
- Experience preparing or assisting in gathering and preparing information for various reports correspondence or presentations.
Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This assessment type will evaluate the education and experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system.
This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Minimum Requirements and Desirable Qualifications.
Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the register. Passing this examination and being added on the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION And VACANCY INFORMATION Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this Eligible Register to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Available Shift Any, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
How To Apply 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 employer’s name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED .
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.
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. Check the website for updated information at: https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator/ .
Social Security Number Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
Do Not Share User ID, Email, And Password All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s 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 race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst
Exam Number: PH0886H
Department Contact Phone : (213) 684-8726
Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
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