Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County. DescriptionOpen Until Filled openings may be closed at any time without notice Provides journey-level administrative, technical, analytical, and/or budgetary support. Provides hands-on support to the Office of the CEO, and directly to the CEO. Support includes but is not limited to attending and providing support at meetings/events with the CEO, coordinating transportation for the CEO, providing driving for the CEO, and scheduling maintenance for non-revenue vehicles. Support also includes but is not limited to assisting with preparation of talking points and briefing papers for the Executive Writer, handling social media platforms for the CEO , and supporting content development for presentations for the CEO .
Examples of Duties- Provides administrative support for a department or division in one or more of the following areas as assigned, which may include budget preparation and administration, contract monitoring, and personnel administration
- Conducts research and prepares reports requiring compilation and analysis of data
- Conducts forecasting analyses and studies
- Develops program management, data tracking, and other software applications on personal computers
- Develops and implements records maintenance and analysis systems
- Monitors projects and programs
- Confers with internal and external stakeholders regarding various matters as assigned
- Represents the department at meetings, committees, and conferences
- Performs and formulates financial, administrative, policy, and organizational analyses and recommendations
- Advises management and staff regarding performance and funding matters
- Monitors assigned departmental operating and capital budgets
- Prepares recommendations for proposed expenditures of capital funds
- Researches and recommends appropriate action regarding performance and budget variances
- Reviews grant requests
- Monitors grant expenditures
- Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
May be required to perform other related job duties
Minimum QualificationsA combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field
Experience- One year of relevant experience performing basic or entry-level budgeting and/or administrative work
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements- 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
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The following are the preferred qualifications: - Experience providing administrative support for an executive, including coordinating, planning, and providing transportation to and from events
- Experience coordinating, creating, and publishing content on social media platforms
- Experience preparing briefing papers and talking points
- Experience coordinating and monitoring maintenance schedules, such as vehicle maintenance
Essential KnowledgeKnowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
- Theories, principles, and practices of budget, accounting, financial, and administrative and technical analysis
- Research and report preparation methods
- Mathematics and business statistics
- Applicable business software applications
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
- Performing statistical and financial analyses
- Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and developing and recommending solutions
- Exercising sound judgment and critical thinking in making decisions
- Communicating effectively orally and in writing
- Preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence
- Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
- Research, compile, and analyze data
- Handle highly confidential information
- Meet tight time constraints and deadlines
- Think and act independently
- Follow oral and written instructions
- Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special ConditionsThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions- Typical office situation
- Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Physical Effort Required- Sitting at a desk or table
- Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
- Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
- Communicating through speech in the English language required
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Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
Selection Procedure Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered. *Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous