PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT I - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT (HOMELESSNESS)

Job Description:

PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT I - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT (HOMELESSNESS)

Description

Position/Program Information

Type of Recruitment
Open Competitive - Emergency

Filing Dates

Applications will be accepted from Thursday, May 14 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, to be accepted.

Exam Number

HH2344A-EA

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 Homeless Services and Housing is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Procurement Assistant I 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 Procurement Assistant I.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews requisitions for supplies, querying operating units regarding necessity for quantities requested.
• Canvasses vendors to locate items which are out of production or are in short supply, obtaining prices, discounts, and delivery dates using automated resources such as personal computers and the internet.
• Arranges for demonstrations of equipment and supply items by vendors to ensure product effectiveness and suitability for intended purposes.
• Participates in the writing of product specifications.
• Reviews reports of goods received and inspects merchandise to verify conformance to purchase order specifications.
• Arranges for and coordinates the testing of competitive products by operating units and prepares reports of findings on comparative costs, relative efficiency, labor savings, etc.
• Ensures compliance with established County and departmental purchasing policies and procedures.
• Supervises the clerical processing of supply documents, following up on delays, and the maintenance of related records and controls throughout the acquisition process.
• Supervises follow-up activities and the expedition of orders for stock and non-stock items in the central purchasing agency.
• Conducts consumption studies and prepares reports on current and contemplated usage of items and observations of operating units.
• Conducts periodic review of various commodity classifications in connection with the maintenance of the department catalog, item utilization and standardization including the addition or deletion of items in accordance with past or contemplated usage by the operating departments, the classification of items, and the writing or revision of descriptions in a standardized format.
• Recommends the addition or deletion of brands of items when products do or do not meet item standards.
• May evaluate equipment for continued use or replacement.
• May prepare letters to justify reasons for acceptance of other than the lowest bid.
• May supervise warehousing and property custodial functions, including the provision of technical direction to less experienced procurement staff and ensuring compliance with unit safety practices.

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify

One (1) year of experience in procurement, storekeeping, or related work at the level of* Procurement Aid** or Warehouse Worker I***.

A certificate of satisfactory completion of a Procurement Competency Program presented or approved by the Los Angeles County Training Academy may be substituted for six (6) months of the required experience.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

Special Requirement Information

*You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

**Experience at the level of Procurement Aid is defined as preparing various procurement documents and maintaining related clerical records and controls.

***Experience at the level of Warehouse Worker I is defined as performing a full-range of Journey-level**** duties in operation of a warehouse.

****Journey-level experience is defined as being assigned a full-range and diversity of work and may operate with significant freedom from day-to-day supervision and need little or no guidance on such matters as selecting appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques, locating appropriate regulations, or applying proper procedures to carry out work.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience working for a public homelessness services agency providing direct field-based services, such as LAHSA, within the last 6 months.

Additional Information

Exam Content

During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

Application and Filing Information

Applications must be filed 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.

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 [email protected] , as well as [email protected], and [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/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 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.

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 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.

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 Name: Priscilla Ramos

Department Contact Email: [email protected]

Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

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Closing Date/Time: 5/19/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$53,317.20 - $71,855.04 Annually