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An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects
the rich diversity of Los Angeles County
GAIN Fiscal and Operations Coordinator $10,368 to $12,845 Monthly Insurance:
Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
To learn more, visit:
Online applications
must be submitted by:
5/20/2024
11:59 P.M. (Pacific)
Retirement:
PERS Defined Benefit Plan
Paid Time Off:
24 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days.
LACOE is seeking a motivated individual to fill the role of GAIN Fiscal and Operations Coordinator for our Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN) division. This position will be at the forefront of coordinating and overseeing the fiscal, business, and operational aspects of our workforce development and career advancement division.
Under administrative direction, this position plays a pivotal role in planning, coordinating, and managing the fiscal and business operations of our programs. Responsibilities will include providing fiscal oversight, ensuring contract compliance, and implementing robust reporting procedures to support the success of our career development initiatives.
The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following Knowledge: Applicable county, state, federal laws and regulations, and program policies and procedures Principles and practices of financial management including budget development and administration, accounting and auditing Financial analysis procedures, methods and related techniques Business operations and administrative practices Records access and retention requirements Principles and practices of procurement and contract administration Concepts, capabilities and applications of financial information systems Fundamental employment laws, codes, and regulations including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and Cal/OSHA and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements
Competencies: Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data Decision Making – Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue Writing – Communicating effectively in writing Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers Negotiating – Reaching mutually satisfying agreements and compromises Leadership – Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal Managing Performance – Ensuring superior individual and group performance Business Process Analysis – Defining, assessing, and improving operational processes and workflow Leveraging Technology – Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness Organization Design & Structure – Establishing organizational structure and clarifying roles and responsibilities Project Management – Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communication and interaction that respects and includes all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions, and cultures
Required Education and Experience Education: A bachelor's degree in public, business administration, or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Experience: Five years of experience managing and coordinating business and/or financial functions in a social services organization, educational organization, or workforce development program, including two years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity.
Additional Requirements: Positions in this class may be required to travel to various work sites throughout the Los Angeles County. A valid California driver's license and availability of private transportation or ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.
To ensure the health and safety of its staff, LACOE may require employees to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19.
Selection Process
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a Technical Project and a Structured Interview.
Contact For information about the examination process you may send an e-mail to
Ella Gasparyan at
For general inquiries please call (Mon- Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
For complete application information, please go to
LACOE Personnel Commission, 9300 Imperial Hwy, EC-Annex, Downey, CA 90242
Additional Information
Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For more information, please go to For additional information on our testing procedures, please visit Applicant Resources on our website. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are ranked according to overall exam score and placed on an eligibility (hiring) list. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Eligibility lasts for 12 months; however, additional recruitment may occur under a separate bulletin with additional candidates being merged onto the eligibility list. Some positions that involve public contact may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277.5). In addition, the eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272). Veterans' Credit may be awarded for entry jobs.
Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation, please call as early as possible.
This examination is authorized as Dual, open to the public and promotional for LACOE employees.
Recruitment ID: 24-2671
This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. Any part of this announcement is subject to change.
Based on full-time assignment:
Although new employees usually begin at the first salary step, advanced salary step placement may be requested
24 vacation days per year
15 paid holidays per year
12 paid sick days annually
Insurance includes health, medical, dental, vision and group life
Retirement CALPERS combined with Social Security, and pre-tax retirement savings account options
