LEGISLATIVE OFFICER, MENTAL HEALTH/EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

Job Description

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT :
OPEN COMPETITIVE- EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER:

b1013C-EA

FILING DATES:

Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (PT).

All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, to be accepted.

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 Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Legislative Officer, Mental Health vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

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 Legislative Officer, Mental Health.

Essential Job Functions

Reviews new and proposed legislation and regulations for impact upon the Department and its operations; recommends and drafts proposed legislation, changes to existing legislation or changes to proposed regulations to maximize effectiveness of Department programs and objectives.

Consults with legislative staff and legislative committee consultants, as well as analysts at the Chief Executive Office, County Counsel and other County departments, regarding legislation impacting departmental programs; establishes and maintains effective liaisons with both public and private legislative representatives to encourage a positive line of communication concerning issues impacting the department or the County.

Represents the Department at legislative budget sessions and legislative policy/fiscal committee hearings.

Represents the Department at meetings with other County departments, state and federal agencies, and other public and private agencies, when legislative and/or public relations issues are involved. Gathers, prepares, develops, and disseminate information concerning departmental or County policies, services, or activities by preparing written releases to communications media, news, publications, and external communications agencies regarding departmental issues. Investigates, analyzes, and responds to verbal and written inquiries regarding the status of legislation identified as having potential impact on the Department; analyzes proposed legislation to develop effective strategies in promoting the Department and the County's position on legislative matters.

Researches, develops, and recommends position on legislation which effect departmental programs and objectives. Informs all affected areas of responsibility regarding proposed legislation and proposed regulations; coordinates input from these affected areas to ensure consistency and completeness of response to requests for legislative and regulatory comment.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Option I: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the field of Political Science, Business Administration, Law, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, or a closely related field -AND two years of experience monitoring and analyzing legislation and making recommendations for the implementation of legislation. -OR-

Option II: Four years of experience monitoring and analyzing legislation and making recommendations for the implementation of legislation.

Applicants must meet the above requirement(s) at the time of filing in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

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: 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:
In order to receive credit for any college or university course, or any type of college or university degree, or any certificates, such as Bachelor's or higher, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, or official transcripts from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) days of the end of the filing period. Please submit documentation to Exams@dmh.lacounty.gov and be sure to reference your full name and examination title on the subject line of your email. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or send to the exam analyst. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standard. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT :
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.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applications must be submitted 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. Applications must be filed online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on the top right corner of the screen.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add exams@dmh.lacounty.gov as well as Cyeung@dmh.lacounty.gov , Recruitment@dmh.lacounty.gov , selections@dmh.lacounty.gov , noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjob.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as span/junk/clutter mail.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on
you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.
• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
• Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification, Minimum Requirements, and/or Special Requirement Information serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so, your application will be REJECTED as INCOMPLETE.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number .

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT 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 USER ID AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their applications 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. The Department of Human Resources is 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:
Department Contact Name and Phone: Celia Yeung, (323) 705-4249
Analyst Contact Email: cyeung @dmh.lacounty.gov
Examinations Unit Email and Phone: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov , ( 213) 972-7034

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

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Closing Date/Time: 11/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific