PROGRAM MANAGER II (Environmental Initiatives) - (Emergency Appointment)

Full Job Description

Applications will be accepted from Friday, April 3, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. (PT). This examination will remain open until the needs of the Service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

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The LA County Department of Human Resources (DHR) has authorized Hiring as an Emergency under Civil Service Rule 13.04 in response to Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 (McKinnor), which requires the County to report on high vacancy rates and recruitment efforts.

This action supports a Countywide strategy to address persistent staffing shortages that threaten the delivery of essential public services.

We are looking for qualified and committed individuals to help strengthen the County workforce and ensure residents continue to receive critical support.

If you are looking for a new opportunity where your work will make an immediate impact, this may be the role for you.

The Internal Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Program Manager II vacancies related to this effort to stabilize critical services and accelerate hiring in high-need areas.

Some positions to be filled may be grant funded.

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 Program Manager II.

Requirements

Provides overall coordination, tracking, and administration of various programs and projects conducted under the County's Energy & Environmental Policy.

Collaborates with ISD, other County departments, other local governments and public agencies, state agencies, and third parties in planning and implementing energy and environmental projects and programs within County facilities and operations.

Prepares and administers contracts and agreements with vendors to provide energy efficiency and environmental services.

Maintains liaison with various agencies and organizations including County departments, local, State and Federal agencies, community agencies , and other concerned parties, both public and private.

Provides progress reports and deliver presentations/trainings to management and stakeholders as needed.

Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to program plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.

Develops strategies and tactics when needed to ensure effective program performance relative to market opportunity, working closely with company functional groups over the entire life cycle.

Analyze program implementation results and stakeholder feedback to strategize about the evolution of program design, outreach and implementation activities.

Develops energy and environmental policy program scopes of work and schedules.

Represents the County at regulatory proceedings and workshops and other local governmental and public agency proceedings.

Conducts and receives training within the County and outside the region and travel as needed.

Drives to and from various work sites.

Qualifications

Selection Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree*
-And-
A Master's degree* from an accredited graduate school in Public Administration, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, Environmental Planning, or Environmental Policy will be accepted for (1) year of the required three (3) years' experience in a general administrative staff capacity.**

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

**Staff capacity is defined as work performed to assist and support administration by conducting research and making recommendations to administration for the solution of problems such as organization, use of personnel, budget allocation and funds, workload and/or workload fluctuations, or programs and procedures for accomplishing work objectives.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

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 & 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.

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Contact us:
Department Contact Name: Mark Navarro
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]