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DEPUTY COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Salary

$104,772.00 - $141,192.00 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

R1681N-R

Department

HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTYWIDE EXAMS

Opening Date

12/03/2025

Closing Date

12/17/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

R1681N-R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from everyone!

We will begin accepting online applications on Thursday, December 4, 2025, 8:00 am (PT).

All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 , to be accepted.

Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

The team member we are searching for:

Leads efforts to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace by investigating concerns, evaluating practices, delivering impactful training, developing innovative programs, conducting meaningful research, and closely monitoring the County's diversity, equal opportunity, and civil rights initiatives.

For more information, please view the classification specification: DEPUTY COMPLIANCE OFFICER (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065759?keywords=1681&pagetype=classSpecifications)

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Essential Job Functions

Investigations:

Assesses or investigates and analyzes complaints under the County Policy of Equity (CPOE); recommends appropriate complaint designation to the County Equity Oversight Panel (CEOP); and/or develops investigative plans consistent with federal and state laws, and county policies and procedures.

Identifies, gathers, and analyzes relevant evidence (e.g., emails, personnel files, disability compliance documents, incident reports); prepares interview questions and conducts interviews with complainants, subjects, and witnesses; prepares summaries and assessments in accordance with established investigative processes; maintains complete investigative files; and provides updates or responses to administrative entities.

Prepares, designs, and conducts comprehensive training programs; attends meetings and conferences; and provides advice and information to County departments concerning issues of program development and compliance.

Utilizes interviews, focus groups, surveys, and other diagnostic tools to identify and help mediate and resolve workplace conflicts and issues related to workplace disputes, including diversity and inclusion.

Advises and supports County departments in implementing and complying with diversity, equal opportunity, and civil rights-related programs, policies, and procedures; and monitors and evaluates departmental equal opportunity and civil rights programs to ensure ongoing compliance and effectiveness.

Analyzes and advises County departments on any systemic workplace issues or other barriers to an inclusive work environment.

Reviews, interprets, and makes recommendations regarding new and proposed State and Federal equal opportunity and civil rights legislation, as well as related County policies.

Provides written responses to County departments, and State and Federal agencies on CPOE, diversity, equity, equal opportunity, and civil rights-related matters.

Participates in administrative or legal proceedings, providing documentation, reports, and testimony, as necessary or appropriate.

Mediation:

Reviews and analyzes complaints of retaliation, discrimination, harassment, hostile work environment, and inappropriate conduct under the County Policy of Equity (CPOE) for appropriateness of mediation.

Maintains complete mediation files; and provides updates or responses to legal entities.

Conducts comprehensive training programs, attends meetings and conferences, and provides advice and information to line departments concerning issues of program development and compliance.

Utilizes interviews, focus groups, surveys, and other diagnostic tools to identify and help mediate and resolve workplace conflicts and issues related to diversity and inclusion.

Advises and supports County departments in implementing and complying with diversity, equal opportunity, and civil rights-related programs, policies, and procedures; and monitors and evaluates departmental equal opportunity and civil rights programs to ensure ongoing compliance and effectiveness.

Conducts training sessions, meetings, and outreach to promote understanding of equity-related issues and best practices in program compliance.

Analyzes and advises management on systemic issues such as discrimination, bias, stereotyping, and other barriers to an inclusive work environment.

Reviews, interprets, and makes recommendations regarding new and proposed State and Federal equal opportunity and civil rights legislation, as well as related County policies.

Provides written responses to County departments, and State and Federal agencies on diversity, equity, equal opportunity, and civil rights-related matters.

Prepares no-fault settlement agreements.

Facilitates mediation between individuals or groups to resolve conflicts, misunderstandings, or disputes by guiding constructive dialogue, identifying common interests, and assisting parties in reaching mutually agreeable solutions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance:

Investigates and analyzes complaints of discrimination and inappropriate conduct under the County Policy of Equity (CPOE); and develops plans in line with federal, state, and county policies and procedures.[AO1]

Analyzes workforce and relevant data (e.g., recruitments, promotions, demotions, and other employee transactions); prepares reports and summaries for various agencies (e.g., Board of Supervisors, federal agencies); and makes recommendations on remedying identified problem areas.

Develops and files required forms with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Equal Employment Opportunity plans with the Department of Justice.

Conducts focus groups and utilizes interviews, surveys, and other diagnostic methods to identify, mediate, or resolve inter-group conflicts related to diversity issues.

Conducts comprehensive policy reviews to inform alignment with California laws.

Conducts comprehensive training programs, attends meetings and conferences, and provides advice and information to line departments concerning issues of program development and compliance.

Advises and supports County departments in implementing and complying with diversity, equal opportunity, and civil rights-related programs, policies, and procedures; and monitors and evaluates departmental equal opportunity and civil rights programs to ensure ongoing compliance and effectiveness.

Conducts training sessions, meetings, and outreach to promote understanding of equity-related issues and best practices in program compliance.

Analyzes and advises management on systemic issues such as discrimination, bias, stereotyping, and other barriers to an inclusive work environment.

Reviews, interprets, and makes recommendations regarding new and proposed State and Federal equal opportunity and civil rights legislation, as well as related County policies.

Provides written responses to County departments, and State and Federal agencies on diversity, equity, equal opportunity, and civil rights-related matters.

Participates in administrative or legal proceedings, providing documentation, reports, and testimony.

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify:

OPTION I: Four (4) years of experience in an advisory capacity* independently: conducting administrative investigations or mediations, or implementing Equal Employment Opportunity Programs aligned with federal regulations.One year of the required experience can be substituted by a bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Human Resources, Liberal Arts, English, or equivalent.**

OPTION II: A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university – AND– one (1) year of experience in an advisory capacity* independently: conducting administrative investigations or mediations, or implementing Equal Employment Opportunity Programs aligned with federal regulations.

*Advisory capacityis defined asindependently1) analyzing and interpreting legislation, policy, or data 2) developing plans, reports, or formal recommendations based on findings, and 3) providing technical guidance or consultation to organizational leadership or key stakeholde rs.

Withhold:

No withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

Endorsement of County Qualifications:

If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within 7 calendar days from the last day of filing or from application submission. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements

License:

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.

Physical Class:

Physical Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Special Requirement information:

**To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institutionwithin seven (7) calendar days from the last the day of filing. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Please submit documentation [email protected] indicate your name, Applicant ID#, exam name and number. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812\_PPG123.pdfandhttps://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\_PPG\_123\_ACE\_Resource\_Guide.pd

Additional Information

Additional Information:

Once we verify that you meet the requirements, we will invite you to participate in the following assessments.

Examination Content:

This examination will consist of 2 parts:

PART I : Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments weighted at 80% measuring Professional Potential, Achievement, Coping with Uncertainty, Responsibility, Working to High Quality Standards, Willingness to Learn, Working Relationships, Analyzing Information, Learning Quickly, Generating New Ideas, Using Time Efficiently, Adapting to Change, Reading Comprehension and Deductive Reasoning.

MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Applicants must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I (multiple choice and/or simulation assessments) in order to proceed to Part II (writing assessment).

PART II: A Writing Assessment weighted 20% measuring English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information.

Applicants must meet the requirements and receive a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part in order to be placed on the eligible list.

Transfer of Test Components:

If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

Test Preparation:

We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

+ Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests (https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests).

+ Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."

Eligibility and Vacancy Information:

Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any

VETERAN'S CREDIT:

If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran’s credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to the exam analyst [email protected] as soon as possible.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

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New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Social Security Number :

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries:

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

No Sharing of User ID and Password:

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

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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 the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Testing Accommodation:

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

Testing Accommodations Coordinator:[email protected]

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Channon Sears

Department Contact Phone: (213) 441-1915

Department Contact Email: [email protected]

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit:

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102\_PPG\_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

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Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.

+ I understand the above information and instructions.

03

Which option best describes how you meet the minimum requirements for this position? To qualify, your experience must have been performed independently and must include all of the following: • Analyzing and interpreting legislation, policy, or data • Developing plans, reports, or formal recommendations • Providing technical guidance or consultation to leadership or key stakeholders

+ I meet Option I: I have four (4) years of experience independently conducting administrative investigations, mediations, or implementing Equal Employment Opportunity programs aligned with federal regulations, including the advisory functions listed above.

+ I meet Option I with education substitution: I have three (3) years of the required experience and a bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Human Resources, Liberal Arts, English, or an equivalent field. My experience includes the advisory functions listed above.

+ I meet Option II: I have a Juris Doctor degree and at least one (1) year of experience independently conducting administrative investigations, mediations, or implementing Equal Employment Opportunity programs aligned with federal regulations, including the advisory functions listed above.

+ I do not meet any of the above.

04

Do you have professional experience independently conducting administrative investigations or mediations?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you have experience implementing Equal Employment Opportunity programs aligned with federal regulations?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you are claiming experience inQuestion #3 to #5, please provide the following information for where the qualifying experience was gained: • Official Payroll Title • Employer/Department Name • Dates of Employment (From Month/Year to Month/Year) • Supervisor’s Name and Contact Information • Major Duties Performed If you are not claiming experience in the question above, please write “N/A.”

07

If you are using education to substitute for one year of experience underOption I, do you possess a qualifying bachelor’s degree or higher?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Please indicate the major or area of specialization for your bachelor’s degree.

+ Business Administration

+ Public Administration

+ Criminal Justice

+ Human Resources

+ Liberal Arts

+ English

+ Other (equivalent but not listed above)

+ No bachelor's degree

09

Do you possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university?

+ Yes

+ No

10

I understand that to qualify for this position based on my education and work experience, I must provide proof of my education, such as a clear copy of my official diploma, official transcripts (unofficial transcripts will not be accepted), or an official letter from the accredited institution stating my area of specialization. These documents must be submitted either by:

+ Attaching them to my application at the time of submission, or

+ Emailing any outstanding required documents to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days of submitting my application.

+ Yes, I understand and accept these instructions.

11

Optional Questions: The following questions are included for data collection purposes only. You may choose to skip these questions and continue with your application process. Your responses will solely be used to understand current trends in work schedule preferences and willnotbe shared with hiring managers. If all the following options were available to you at the time of hire, which one would you be most likely to accept?

+ Fully remote (telework): Working 100% off-site, with no required office presence

+ Hybrid: Splitting time between remote work and on-site work

+ Fully in-person: Working on-site 100% of the time

12

If you are willing to accept ahybrid work schedule(combination of remote and in-office work), how many days per week would you prefer to work in-person at the office?

+ 1 day per week

+ 2 days per week

+ 3 days per week

+ 4 days per week

+ I do not prefer a hybrid work schedule.

13

Although the number of required in-person days will be different for each job, if you were required to work an average of 3 in-person days per week, what is the maximum one-way distance you would be willing to commute to the office?

+ Fewer than 20 miles

+ 20 – 39 miles

+ 40 – 59 miles

+ 60 – 79 miles

+ 80 or more miles

+ I am not willing to commute to the office under this schedule.

14

If you are currently working full time, how many days per week do you telework (i.e., work remotely) in your current job?

+ 5 days per week

+ 4 days per week

+ 3 days per week

+ 2 days per week

+ 1 day per week

+ I do not telework at my current job

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