Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources
Head Start Program Manager, Program Development Services
Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources, Downey, California, United States, 90242
Head Start Program Manager, Program Development Services
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An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects the rich diversity of Los Angeles County
$10368 to $12845 Monthly
Insurance: Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Retirement: PERS Defined Benefit Plan
Paid Time Off: 24 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days.
The Los Angeles County of Education is seeking an innovative, systems thinking, experienced leader for the Head Start Program Manager, Program Development Services role.
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the activities and staff of the Program Development Services team; manages the development and implementation of the overall program design and management systems for program planning and development, grant development, and approach to eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance to ensure children have access to and participate in federal or state funded early education school readiness programs that meet their family’s needs.
The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following
Applicable laws, codes, and regulations including federal and state program regulations and policies that apply to the management and administration of Head Start Preschool, Early Head Start, and California State Preschool Programs
Eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance requirements of state and federal programs
Processes, procedures, and techniques of compiling funding applications
Blending, braiding, layering funding sources to maximize resources and services
Concepts and methods in systems development and maintenance
Principles and practices of human resources management
Fundamental employment laws, codes, and regulations including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, Cal/OSHA and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements
Competencies:
Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data
Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
Decision Making – Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applicationsAttention to Detail – Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
Innovation – Imagining and devising new and better ways of doing things
Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
Presentation Skill – Formally delivering information to groups
Writing – Communicating effectively in writing
Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Developing Others – Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
Leadership – Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
Organizational Systems Thinking – Comprehending the organization as a system of integrated and interdependent functions
Project Management – Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
Strategic Perspective – Evaluating immediate actions in context of achieving long range objectives
Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures
Required Education and Experience
Education: A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, behavioral or social sciences or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of 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 program planning, enrollment systems, and program design in an educational or social services organization, including two years of experience in a supervisory management capacity.
Additional Requirements
Experience in an early childhood education setting and a master’s degree in business administration, public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or in a related field are desirable. A valid California driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required. Hybrid remote schedules may be available.
Selection Process
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a performance exam, technical project, and a structured interview.
Contact
For information about the examination process you may send an e-mail to Janlie Vuong at Vuong_Janlie@lacoe.edu. For general inquiries please call 562.803.8360 (Mon- Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm). For complete application information, please go to https://www.lacoe.edu/pc. LACOE Personnel Commission, 9300 Imperial Hwy, EC-Annex, Downey, CA 90242.
Additional Information
Pending PC Approval: November 20, 2025. Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For more information, please go to https://lacoe.edu/jobs/hr/classified. 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. 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 562.803.8360 as early as possible.
This examination is authorized as Open, open to the public. Recruitment ID: 26-LAC586. This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. Any part of this announcement is subject to change.
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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects the rich diversity of Los Angeles County
$10368 to $12845 Monthly
Insurance: Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Retirement: PERS Defined Benefit Plan
Paid Time Off: 24 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days.
The Los Angeles County of Education is seeking an innovative, systems thinking, experienced leader for the Head Start Program Manager, Program Development Services role.
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the activities and staff of the Program Development Services team; manages the development and implementation of the overall program design and management systems for program planning and development, grant development, and approach to eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance to ensure children have access to and participate in federal or state funded early education school readiness programs that meet their family’s needs.
The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following
Applicable laws, codes, and regulations including federal and state program regulations and policies that apply to the management and administration of Head Start Preschool, Early Head Start, and California State Preschool Programs
Eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance requirements of state and federal programs
Processes, procedures, and techniques of compiling funding applications
Blending, braiding, layering funding sources to maximize resources and services
Concepts and methods in systems development and maintenance
Principles and practices of human resources management
Fundamental employment laws, codes, and regulations including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, Cal/OSHA and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements
Competencies:
Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data
Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
Decision Making – Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applicationsAttention to Detail – Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
Innovation – Imagining and devising new and better ways of doing things
Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
Presentation Skill – Formally delivering information to groups
Writing – Communicating effectively in writing
Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Developing Others – Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
Leadership – Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
Organizational Systems Thinking – Comprehending the organization as a system of integrated and interdependent functions
Project Management – Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
Strategic Perspective – Evaluating immediate actions in context of achieving long range objectives
Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures
Required Education and Experience
Education: A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, behavioral or social sciences or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of 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 program planning, enrollment systems, and program design in an educational or social services organization, including two years of experience in a supervisory management capacity.
Additional Requirements
Experience in an early childhood education setting and a master’s degree in business administration, public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or in a related field are desirable. A valid California driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required. Hybrid remote schedules may be available.
Selection Process
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a performance exam, technical project, and a structured interview.
Contact
For information about the examination process you may send an e-mail to Janlie Vuong at Vuong_Janlie@lacoe.edu. For general inquiries please call 562.803.8360 (Mon- Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm). For complete application information, please go to https://www.lacoe.edu/pc. LACOE Personnel Commission, 9300 Imperial Hwy, EC-Annex, Downey, CA 90242.
Additional Information
Pending PC Approval: November 20, 2025. Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For more information, please go to https://lacoe.edu/jobs/hr/classified. 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. 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 562.803.8360 as early as possible.
This examination is authorized as Open, open to the public. Recruitment ID: 26-LAC586. This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. Any part of this announcement is subject to change.
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