Administrative Services Manager II (Life Sciences)

EXAM TITLE : Administrative Services Manager II (Life Sciences)

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.

EXAM NUMBER : EW1003B-EA

JOB TYPE : PERMANENT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT : OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT

FILING DATES : Applications will be accepted starting at 8 : 00 a.m. (PT) on October 2, 2024, until the needs of the service are met.

The application filing period is subject to closure without notice.

ABOUT THIS EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT : The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected.

We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use.

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 Department of Economic Opportunity is seeking qualified candidates to fill an Administrative Services Manager II vacancy in the department’s Policy and Strategy Division focused on building an industry cluster strategy for the Life Sciences Industry.

The position directly supports the department’s objective of advancing inclusive economic growth that provides jobs, careers, entrepreneurship support, business development assistance and other services that advance economic opportunity for persons experiencing homelessness and other disadvantaged populations.

WORK LOCATION : Economic Opportunity Headquarters, 510 S Vermont Ave 11th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90020. Economic Opportunity offers a hybrid telework schedule subject to the needs of the department.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES :

• Manages the development and implementation of the County’s industry cluster strategy for the Life Sciences industry, focusing on the region’s competitive advantages and specific geographies.
• Serves as the County’s liaison to the Life Sciences industry, representing the County to relevant stakeholders, associations, and forums.
• Leads the development of industry studies and analysis to identify gaps, trends, and opportunities for the County to advance equitable industry growth.
• Coordinates across the department to align existing programs and services for the industry.
• Develops written reports and recommendations to executive management and the Board of Supervisors related to policies and initiatives on the Life Sciences Industry.
• Plans and conducts highly complex research assignments requiring data gathering and interpretation.
• Analyzes highly complex operational, financial, and program issues and makes recommendations on appropriate courses of action.
• Prepares a variety of documents often of a highly sensitive nature.
• Interacts with a variety of individuals on sensitive issues and participates in meetings for presentations and consultations.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of various programs by comparing outcomes to goals.

GENERAL COMPETENCIES :

• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : Applications must be filed online only. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements.

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE : The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. You will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.

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