REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR, CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES REGIONAL
ADMINISTRATOR, CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES Salary $114,288.48 -
$172,984.56 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time
Department CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES Job Number T9103E Closing
3/21/2018 5:00 PM Pacific * Description * Benefits * Questions
Position/Program Information FIRST DAY OF FILING: 03/8/2018 AT 8:00 A.M.
- ONLINE FILING ONLY EXAM NUMBER: T9103E SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION:
MANAGEMENT APPRAISAL OF PERFORMANCE PLAN (MAPP): This position is
subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance
Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments
will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations. TYPE OF
RECRUITMENT: DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITY Restricted to
permanent employees of the Department of Children and Family Services
who have successfully completed their initial probationary period.
Current employees in the unclassified service who meet the following
criteria also qualify to participate in this exam: * Unclassified
employees who have attained permanent County status on a classified
position by successful completion of the initial probationary period,
with no break in service since leaving the classified service. *
Full-time employees in the unclassified service with at least six months
of full-time experience in the unclassified service at the time of
filing or by the last day of filing. VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE
Verification of Experience Letter (VOEL) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED for this
examination. VOEL previously submitted for other examinations will also
not be considered. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that ALL information
included in the application is subject to VERIFICATION at any point
during the examination and hiring process, including after an
appointment has been made. * FALSIFICATION of any information may result
in DISQUALIFICATION. * Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and
Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be
sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an
INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. WITHHOLD
INFORMATION: Permanent employees who have completed their initial
probationary period and hold a qualifying payroll title may file for
this examination if they are within six months of meeting the experience
requirements by the last day of filing. However, the names of such
employees will be withheld from the certification list until the
required experience is fully met. DEFINITION: Directs the administration
of children's protective services programs in a large geographical
service region consisting of several Department of Children and Family
Services offices. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this
class report to the Deputy Director, Children and Family Services, and
are responsible for the administration and direction of a service region
which administers social service programs to children and families in
need of protective services. Incumbents must exercise knowledge of the
principles of management and supervision, as well as the methods of
planning and budgeting to meet the needs of a large geographical service
delivery area. In addition, incumbents must be familiar with the
regulations, policies, and procedures related to the major children and
family services programs administered by the department. Essential Job
Functions 1. Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, and evaluates, through
subordinate managers, the implementation of major children and family
services delivery programs for a large geographical service area. 2.
Plans, organizes and directs subordinate managers and staff in
evaluating administrative needs for budget, personnel, facilities, and
other administrative functions for regional operations. 3. Participates
in studies to determine the effectiveness of children's services
programs and the need for modification in program policies and
procedures. 4. Maintains effective public relations with other
jurisdictions and agencies, Federal/State and County officials, board
deputies, contract providers, community partners and the public. 5.
Directs the review and analysis of existing and proposed Federal, State,
and local regulations, governing departmental programs and operations.
- Evaluates the impact of legislation on departmental operations and
makes recommendations on proposed changes that affect the administration
of the department's program. 7. Directs the preparation of position
papers and reports for the Deputy Director, Children's Services,
including reports to local, Federal and State agencies, committees, and
commissions. 8. Assists the Deputy Director, Children's Services, in
developing and implementing objectives, goals, policies and procedures
for the regional offices, including those on affirmative action and
community relations. 9. Represents the Department for the Deputy
Director, Children's Services, in his/her absence. 10. Reviews and
approves personnel matters and requests, disciplinary matters,
performance evaluations, Appraisal of Promotability and second and third
level grievances. 11. Conducts regular meetings with managers and staff
to convey new information, debates issues of concern and creates
solutions for needed changes. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A
Master's* degree from an accredited college or university in Social
Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related Human Services field - AND -
Two years of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of
Children's Services Administrator III** serving as the immediate
assistant to the director of the development or administration of a
children and family services program. Two additional years of experience
at the level of Children's Services Administrator III may be substituted
for the Master's degree. 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.
PHYSICAL CLASS PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: Light physical effort which
may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some
bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION: *To qualify, applicants MUSTpossess a
Master's degree and include a legible copy of the diploma or the
official transcripts, which shows the area of specialization with your
online application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from
the date of application filing. **Children's Services Administrator III
defines as: directs the development or administration of Children's
services programs for adoptions, foster care, protective services,
residential care or specialized program and/or directs the
administrative or technical support services provided to these program.
Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will
consist of an Appraisal of Promotability weighted 100%. The Appraisal of
Promotability will evaluate Knowledge of Departmental Operations;
Leadership, Management and Supervision; Verbal and Written
Communication; Analytical, Problem-Solving and Decision-Making; Public
Relations and Interpersonal Skills; Work Habits and Skills. Candidates
must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in
order to be placed on the eligible list. Applicants will be notified of
their test results by US mail. Scores cannot be given over the
telephone. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a
passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list and
will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve
(12) months following the date of promulgation. SPECIAL INFORMATION:
FINGERING CLEARANCE AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: All Department of
Children and Family Services employees are fingered and subject to
criminal background check by the State Department of Justice and Federal
Bureau of Investigation. Employment/Promotion is contingent upon passing
the background checks. An individual with job-related convictions as
defined by the County policy (PPG 514) or the requirements of a
"sensitive position" may be withheld from appointment or may be
discharged. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible list resulting from this
examination will be used to fill vacancies in various locations
throughout the Department of Children and Family Services. AVAILABLE
SHIFT: Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE
FILED ONLINE ONLY. Applicants are required to submit a standard Los
Angeles County Employment Application online and complete the
Supplemental Questionnaire to be considered for this examination. Paper
application and/or resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of online
application. We must receive your application and additional documents,
if any, by 5:00 PM on the last day of filing. All applicants MUST
complete the filing process ONLINE (via electronic submission).
Applications will not be accepted by mail, fax, or in person.
Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, FAX, or in person will not be
accepted. All required documents must be submitted at the time of filing
or within 15 calendar days from the date of filing. Any missing required
documents not submitted by the deadline will result in your application
being rejected as incomplete. Note: If you are unable to attach the
required documents, you may e-mail them to Badoyy@dcfs.lacounty.gov or
fax the documents to (213) 738-6470 at the time of filing or within 15
calendar days of filing. Please make sure to reference your full name,
examination title and number on the subject line of your e-mail or in
your fax. online by clicking on the green "" button at the top right of
this posting. You can also track the status of your application by using
this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject
your application at any time during the examination and hiring process,
including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any
information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment
or promotion. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of
your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet
the Minimum Requirements and complete the Supplemental Questionnaire.
Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces
provided, so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each
job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title,
beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description
of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be
rejected. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security
for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed
persons have a Social Security Number. 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 member or a friend's user
ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA
Coordinator Email: Badoyy@dcfs.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone: (800)
899-4099 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Alternate
Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 Department Contact Name: Yeran Badoyan
Department Contact Phone: (213) 351-5898 Department Contact Email:
Badoyy@dcfs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here 01
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. Please be as specific as possible
and include all information and upload required document as requested.
Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a
response. Please note that 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. * Yes, I
understand the above information and instructions. 02 Are you currently
an employee of the Department of Children and Family Services in Los
Angeles County? * Yes * No 03 Do you currently possess a Master's degree
from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology,
Counseling, or related Human Services field? * Yes * No 04 If you
answered "YES" in Question #3, have you attached a legible copy of your
official diploma or official transcripts which shows the area of
specialization to your online application? * Yes * Not applicable 05 How
many years of experience do you have at the level of Children Services
Administrator III in the Department of Children and Family Service of
Los Angeles County? * Less than eighteen (18) months * Eighteen (18)
months, but less than two and half (2.5) years * Two and half (2.5)
years, but less than three and half (3.5) years * Three and half (3.5)
years, but less than four and half (4.5) years * Four and half (4.5)
years or more * None of the above 06 Based on your choice you marked in
Question #5, please provide: (1) detail information on your experience
at the level of Children's Services Administrator III serving as the
immediate assistant to the director of the development or administration
of a children and family services program; (2) dates of experience from
(MM/DD/YY) to (MM/DD/YY); (3) supervisor's name; (4) supervisor's
contact information. Required Question Agency County of Los Angeles
Address ****************** Los Angeles, California, 90010. Website
http://hr.lacounty.gov