County of Los Angeles
ECC MANAGER (ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER 12, ISD)
County of Los Angeles, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Overview
The LA County Board of Supervisors has declared a local state of emergency for homelessness. The Internal Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill an emergency ECC Manager (Administrative Manager 12, ISD) position to address issues such as housing, mental health, and substance use. Applicants may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days with an opportunity for permanent employment.
The Opportunity The Equity in Countywide Contracting (ECC) Manager will serve as a central authority for contract management and e‑Procurement transformation within the ECC Office of Countywide Contracting. This role is responsible for shaping and overseeing the strategic direction, operational approach, and governance framework of ECC initiatives and their implementation and execution in the e‑Procurement system. The ECC Manager leads staff and daily operations, provides expert consultative services, and works with County departments, local government agencies, small businesses, and community‑based organizations to drive equitable contracting.
Responsibilities Leads, plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the work of professional staff (ECC Administrative Managers and staff) assigned to ECC operations, including rating performance, establishing goals and objectives, providing training and mentoring for performance improvement, as necessary.
Provides expertise and consultative services to internal and external stakeholders on strategic and systematic approaches in the development of service solicitations and contracts; recommends standardization of the County’s contracting processes to ensure best practices.
Directs the preparation of special projects and reports, institutionalizes the work of the ECC Motion and additional recommendations from the ECC Action Teams and Workgroups, and provides technical assistance and capacity building programs targeting community‑based organizations, non‑profits, and small businesses.
Reviews all contract opportunities relevant to community‑based organizations, non‑profits, and diverse businesses, ensuring proper technical assistance, advertisements, and competition facilitation.
Consults and coordinates contracting efforts with technical or professional specialists, defining contract specifications and scope of work, and drafting contract specifications for services.
Develops technical assistance/training curriculum to support ECC initiatives and stakeholder recommendations.
Directs and participates in analyzing and conducting research on equity‑based Board Motions, drafting motion reports, and establishing guidelines for reporting Countywide contract progress and data.
Participates in multiple e‑Procurement transformation work streams (purchasing, contracts, payables, etc.) to ensure consistency across vision, strategy, policy, legal, practices, process, technology, and organization.
Assists with the design, service delivery models, and performance frameworks of e‑Procurement, ensuring business requirements are aligned and customer experiences are positive.
Develops and implements operating plans, data reporting structures, and KPIs to measure functional effectiveness of the e‑Procurement/Source‑to‑Pay system.
Minimum Requirements Three years’ experience in managing or assisting in the management of an organization, including directing a budget, personnel, fiscal, and other administrative functions
– OR –
Two years’ experience at the level of Administrative Manager 10, ISD or higher .
Special Requirement Information:
Experience at the level of LA County’s class of Administrative Manager 10, ISD is defined as assisting in the administration of a division by developing, implementing, and supervising various programs and activities.
License & Physical Class License:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job‑related essential functions.
Physical Class:
Includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort, occasional light lifting to a 10‑pound limit, and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience developing contracting strategies with or for public sector organizations, non‑profits, local small businesses, community‑based organizations, disabled veteran businesses, social enterprises, or similar type organizations, including developing contract specifications, statements of work, solicitation vehicles, contracting strategies, conducting proposer’s conferences, evaluating proposals and bids, leading and negotiating contracts, consulting with Counsel, and responding to protests.
Experience providing technical assistance, training, and contract consulting services to internal or external customers and stakeholders on complex contracting processes.
Experience developing or building organization‑wide strategic objectives to enhance or streamline business operations.
Experience participating in the strategy and implementation of a Source‑To‑Pay Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system across a high‑matrix organization.
Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Contract Law, Negotiation, Finance, Economics, Procurement, Purchasing, or a closely related field.
Assessment Process During the 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.
How to Apply Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed continuously. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens, encourage you to submit a new application to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. The application deadline is the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the green “Apply” button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application at
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. 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.
Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. Please add iontiveros@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 may opt out of emails from LA County.
Applicants must complete all supplemental questions fully. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown you meet the selection requirements. Provide relevant job experience as required. Incomplete applications may be rejected.
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. Using class specification and minimum requirements as your description of duties is not sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements and may result in an incomplete application.
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. We are committed to promoting anti‑racism, diversity, and inclusion efforts to address inequalities and disparities among race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Contact Information Exam Number: W1081F‑EA
Department Contact Name: Irene Ontiveros
Department Contact Email: iontiveros@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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The Opportunity The Equity in Countywide Contracting (ECC) Manager will serve as a central authority for contract management and e‑Procurement transformation within the ECC Office of Countywide Contracting. This role is responsible for shaping and overseeing the strategic direction, operational approach, and governance framework of ECC initiatives and their implementation and execution in the e‑Procurement system. The ECC Manager leads staff and daily operations, provides expert consultative services, and works with County departments, local government agencies, small businesses, and community‑based organizations to drive equitable contracting.
Responsibilities Leads, plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the work of professional staff (ECC Administrative Managers and staff) assigned to ECC operations, including rating performance, establishing goals and objectives, providing training and mentoring for performance improvement, as necessary.
Provides expertise and consultative services to internal and external stakeholders on strategic and systematic approaches in the development of service solicitations and contracts; recommends standardization of the County’s contracting processes to ensure best practices.
Directs the preparation of special projects and reports, institutionalizes the work of the ECC Motion and additional recommendations from the ECC Action Teams and Workgroups, and provides technical assistance and capacity building programs targeting community‑based organizations, non‑profits, and small businesses.
Reviews all contract opportunities relevant to community‑based organizations, non‑profits, and diverse businesses, ensuring proper technical assistance, advertisements, and competition facilitation.
Consults and coordinates contracting efforts with technical or professional specialists, defining contract specifications and scope of work, and drafting contract specifications for services.
Develops technical assistance/training curriculum to support ECC initiatives and stakeholder recommendations.
Directs and participates in analyzing and conducting research on equity‑based Board Motions, drafting motion reports, and establishing guidelines for reporting Countywide contract progress and data.
Participates in multiple e‑Procurement transformation work streams (purchasing, contracts, payables, etc.) to ensure consistency across vision, strategy, policy, legal, practices, process, technology, and organization.
Assists with the design, service delivery models, and performance frameworks of e‑Procurement, ensuring business requirements are aligned and customer experiences are positive.
Develops and implements operating plans, data reporting structures, and KPIs to measure functional effectiveness of the e‑Procurement/Source‑to‑Pay system.
Minimum Requirements Three years’ experience in managing or assisting in the management of an organization, including directing a budget, personnel, fiscal, and other administrative functions
– OR –
Two years’ experience at the level of Administrative Manager 10, ISD or higher .
Special Requirement Information:
Experience at the level of LA County’s class of Administrative Manager 10, ISD is defined as assisting in the administration of a division by developing, implementing, and supervising various programs and activities.
License & Physical Class License:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job‑related essential functions.
Physical Class:
Includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort, occasional light lifting to a 10‑pound limit, and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience developing contracting strategies with or for public sector organizations, non‑profits, local small businesses, community‑based organizations, disabled veteran businesses, social enterprises, or similar type organizations, including developing contract specifications, statements of work, solicitation vehicles, contracting strategies, conducting proposer’s conferences, evaluating proposals and bids, leading and negotiating contracts, consulting with Counsel, and responding to protests.
Experience providing technical assistance, training, and contract consulting services to internal or external customers and stakeholders on complex contracting processes.
Experience developing or building organization‑wide strategic objectives to enhance or streamline business operations.
Experience participating in the strategy and implementation of a Source‑To‑Pay Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system across a high‑matrix organization.
Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Contract Law, Negotiation, Finance, Economics, Procurement, Purchasing, or a closely related field.
Assessment Process During the 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.
How to Apply Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed continuously. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens, encourage you to submit a new application to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. The application deadline is the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the green “Apply” button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application at
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. 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.
Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. Please add iontiveros@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 may opt out of emails from LA County.
Applicants must complete all supplemental questions fully. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown you meet the selection requirements. Provide relevant job experience as required. Incomplete applications may be rejected.
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. Using class specification and minimum requirements as your description of duties is not sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements and may result in an incomplete application.
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. We are committed to promoting anti‑racism, diversity, and inclusion efforts to address inequalities and disparities among race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Contact Information Exam Number: W1081F‑EA
Department Contact Name: Irene Ontiveros
Department Contact Email: iontiveros@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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