ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER 10, ISD (Environmental Initiatives)

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

W1078G

When to Submit Your Application:
We are accepting applications beginning December 19, 2024, at 7:00 a.m., (PT). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure at any time without prior notice.

Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job Opportunity

No out-of-class experience or withhold will be accepted.

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• Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.
• Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary.
• Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.
• Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits
• Rideshare, Parking, and Transit Benefits
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 5/40 work schedule (Telework - where appropriate)

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Who We Are:
The Internal Services Department (ISD) plays a major role in supporting all County of Los Angeles departments and commissions. With an annual budget of over $885 million and 2,162 budgeted positions along with over 5,120 contracted workers of varying professions in facilities management, information technology, environmental, administrative, purchasing and contracting, ISD is the County's trusted partner and provider of choice.

The Opportunity:
We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill an Administrative Manager 10, ISD position in the Energy and Environmental Service, Environmental Initiatives Division. The Administrative Manager 10, ISD position serves as main contact for program communications, builds strategies for energy efficiency, coordinates educational events, delivers presentations and trainings, identifies program opportunities for electrical energy or natural gas savings and determines the profitability and viability of new products or program enhancements.

Positions allocable to this class will report to an Administrative Manager XIII, ISD (Division Manager) or higher.

Essential Job Functions

Plans, organizes, directs, manages, and evaluates a portfolio of clean energy programs.

Proposes resolutions to policy issues and problems as they arise.

Participates in planning sessions and assists in the development and implementation of objectives, policies, and programs.

Supports the preparation of special projects and reports for EID management.

Advises top departmental management on problems, makes recommendations for their solution, and implements approved recommendations.

Monitors efficiency and effectiveness of their programs managed, makes recommendations for their solution, and implements approved recommendations.

Maintains effective relations and builds partnerships with other departments, agencies, and stakeholders.

Works with section budget staff in preparing budget requests and justifications for the assigned programs.

Identifies, develops project proposals, grant application, or other documents to pursue funding for environmental initiatives.

Supports the development, implementation, and management of strategies, plans, projects and objectives for a portfolio of programs.

Participates in meetings with regional, state, and federal legislators and regulators, public agency executives and peers, community groups, local commissions and agencies, and members of the public, as necessary to promote, describe, implement and administer the County's Environmental Initiatives.

Manages and monitors large contracts in support of program management.

Requirements

TO QUALIFY FOR THE OPTION BELOW you must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties within your online job application under the "Experience" area and Supplemental Questionnaire.

Requirements to Qualify:
Three years' experience in an administrative*, advisory**, or staff capacity*** dealing with environmental or sustainability initiatives specifically in grant writing and contract management.

Two years of experience must also include at least one of the following:
1) Successfully applied for a state or federal grant in energy efficiency, renewable energy, or clean transportation valued at least $1 million; or
2) Managed a grant program at the state or federal level in energy efficiency, renewable energy, or clean transportation valued at least $1 million

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:
2 - 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:
*Administrative Capacity is defined as independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities, planning, materials management, and general management.

**Advisory capacity is defined as a role where a person provides expert advice and guidance on a particular subject or area of activity.

***Staff capacity is defined as work performed to assist and support administration by doing research and making recommendations to administration for the solution of problems of organization, procedure, program, budget, or personnel.

Desirable Qualifications:
Additional points will be awarded for additional experience beyond the requirements.

• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Resource Conservation, Environmental, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business, Public Policy, or closely related field*.
• Experience** working with the Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, California Public Utilities Commission and/or California Energy Commission.
• Experience managing clean energy programs of $10 million or more.
• Demonstrated successful implementation of environmental and/or sustainability programs in large organizations***.

*Closely related field will be reviewed and determined by the hiring manager.

**Experience includes applying to these agencies for funding, managing funding provided by at least one of these agencies, or working with any of these agencies through any collaboration.

***Large organization is typically defined as an organization with 250 or more employees.

In order to receive credit for a college degree in this examination, applicants MUST attach a legible copy of your official diploma or official transcripts within 7 calendar days of filing your application online. If you are unable to attach your document(s), p lease submit documentation to MNavarro2@isd.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, exam name (Administrative Manager 10), and the exam number (W1078G ) .

For applicants with international transcript(s),a report by an evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. must be submitted at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days. The report must confirm the U.S. course/degree equivalency.

Our ideal candidate will also have:

• Experience with federal and/or state grants or contracts from either the grant making or grant receiving side.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating the impacts, costs, and benefits of energy, environmental and/or sustainability programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing and writing grant proposals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with stakeholders or policy makers.
• Demonstrated strategic planning and project management skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster teamwork throughout the organization.

Additional Information

Our Assessment Process:

This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Training and Experience based on application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire weighted at 100%. You must achieve a score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the Eligible Register.

Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add MNavarro2 @isd.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.

Eligibility Information:

The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the assessment will be placed on the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Passing this examination and being placed on the Eligible Register do not guarantee an offer of employment.

Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

No person may compete for this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

How to Apply:
Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty . Plan to submit your online application well in advance of 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 www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , 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. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add MNavarro2@isd.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants 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.

Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements to Qualify as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job 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, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

Please note that all information included in the application materials 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 or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application, and you may be disqualified.

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.

Fair Chance Initiative:
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 a 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 or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). I f asked to provide information about a 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).

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 Internal Services Department is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Have questions about anything listed above?

Contact us:
Exam Number: W1078G
Department Contact Name: Mark Navarro
Department Contact Phone: (323) 643-2721
Department Contact Email: MNavarro2@isd.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 881-3932
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 [Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 ]

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