SPECIAL ASSISTANT (UC), PARKS AND RECREATION

LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California United States  View Map
Posted: Mar 07, 2025
  • Salary: $118,233.84 - $159,337.08 Annually USD Annually
  • Salary Top:159337
  • Full Time
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Job Description

    Position/Program Information

    The Chief Deputy Director is seeking a dynamic individual who thrives in a high-paced, purpose-driven and mission-oriented team environment. The ideal Special Assistant should be a highly motivated and enterprising self-starter with strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills. This position requires an innovative and adaptable person who will uphold the Department’s mission, vision, and values by being able to understand the Department’s goals, effectively communicating accomplishments and important communications to the Board offices, Departments, other elected officials and the public. Additionally, the Special Assistant role will require a strong project manager who is comfortable and adept at developing effective teams, as well as coordinating and implementing special projects and initiatives through such groups. This role will also fill a vital position within the Department’s Executive Team, which also includes the Director’s Special Assistant, data scientist, and the communications/marketing director.

    This is an unclassified position. Interested individuals must apply as directed in the brochure linked here:

    To view and print a copy of the announcement for this position, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.

    THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IS AN ACTIVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    For detailed information, please click here
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Los Angeles County
    • Los Angeles County

    Start Your Career with Los Angeles County

    With a population of more than 10 million people and 88 cities, Los Angeles County has more residents than any county in the nation. 

    With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 100,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

    As one of the Top 10 Government Services Employers, as named by Forbes Magazine, the County of Los Angeles provides those committed to a career in public service with boundless opportunities, a platform for professional and personal growth and the ability to truly make a difference in people's lives.

    A career with the County means you will have the chance to be a part of building and providing services for an amazingly diverse population of citizens. From helping families in need to fighting fires to keeping our beaches clean, the County of Los Angeles provides an environment where you can touch and enrich lives everyday.

    A career path in the County is truly that – a path. Many of those in our County family begin and end their careers here in two very different places. You may start out as an Administrative Assistant in Public Works and find yourself a few years later as a Manager in the Department of Community and Senior Services. While many County employees remain on the same career path in one department for their entire careers, others move between departments or take advantage of training and other opportunities to find new careers within the County.

    The path you take is up to you. As a Los Angeles County employee, the opportunities – and the possibilities - are limitless.

    Flexible Work Schedules

    Depending on the requirements of their department and position, some employees may have the option to craft a work schedule that accomplishes their mission, while providing flexibility, including 4/40 workweeks and other options.

    Your Choice of Locations

    From the harbor at Marina del Rey to the forests of the Antelope Valley, big cities, small municipalities and rural communities – there are opportunities to work for the County wherever you roam and wherever you call home.

    Job Security

    The County of Los Angeles is committed to providing our permanent employees with long-term employment and dependable benefits. It's a lasting career with an employer who is committed to your success.

    Career Development

    The County encourages all employees to take advantage of the many training and development opportunities available.

    Outstanding Benefits

    The County offers its employees one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.

    Diversity

    Integrity and respect lie at the heart of our Equity Policy and reflect our Mission, Vision, and Values.

     

       

    Show more

MORE JOBS

  • Police Officer Recruit (Academy Enrolled)

    • Buena Park, California
    • CITY OF BUENA PARK, CA
    • Jul 14, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety
  • Senior Community Services Leader

    • Costa Mesa, California
    • City of Costa Mesa, CA
    • Feb 14, 2025
    • Part Time
    • Community and Economic Development
  • Part-time Temporary Lecturer in Pan African Studies (PAS)

    • Los Angeles, California
    • Cal State University (CSU) LA
    • Jul 14, 2024
    • Education and Training
    • Other
  • Enterprise Program Manager (Refuse Manager)

    • Santa Ana, California
    • CITY OF SANTA ANA, CA
    • Mar 05, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
    • Project Management
  • FORENSIC ATTENDANT

    • Los Angeles, California
    • LOS ANGELES COUNTY
    • Nov 09, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Criminology and Forensics
  • Alternative Testing Student Support

    • Los Angeles, California
    • Cal State University (CSU) LA
    • Sep 23, 2024
    • Education and Training
Show More
Apply Now Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com Job Board.
Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com Job Board.