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CONSUMER AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS REPRESENTATIVE I/EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

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CONSUMER AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS REPRESENTATIVE I/EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

Salary

$52,664.88 - $70,977.84 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

CA1662K-EA

Department

CONSUMER AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS

Opening Date

12/12/2025

Closing Date

12/17/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

FILING DATE:

Applications will be accepted from Monday, December 15, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) until Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).

EXAM NUMBER:

CA1662K-EA

The LA County Board of Supervisors recentlydeclared a local state of emergency for homelessness (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/176661.pdf?) , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance abuse. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs Office of Labor Equity Bureau, Compliance Division, is seeking a qualified candidate to fill emergency Consumer and Business Affairs Representative I vacancy related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet all the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Consumer and Business Affairs Representative I.

Essential Job Functions

As the Consumer and Business Affairs Representative I, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

Assists in providing resources and information to consumers, workers, immigrants, tenants, property owners/landlords, litigants, disputants, business representatives and others on consumer laws, labor laws, real estate matters, small claims court procedures, dispute resolution, housing and tenant protection, immigration, cannabis regulations, and other department programs.

Gathers pertinent information to determine if the complaint is warranted and makes referrals if needed.

Assists in the review of allegationsof misrepresentation of consumer products and services, unfair, unethical, or deceptive business practices, and violations of County ordinances, consumer protection laws and regulations by researching and applying appropriate laws/rules/regulations, etc. in order to counsel or determine the validity and accuracy of the allegations.

Assists in the investigation and resolution of complaintsinvolving disputes between consumers, tenants, landlords, businesses and others by researching and applying appropriate laws/rules/regulations in order to resolve or mediate a complaint.

Assists in the interviewing of consumers, workers, landlords, tenants, business representatives, lenders, servicers, and disputants to ascertain factual information concerning their inquiry or complaint

Applies the procedures, statutes, regulations, ordinances, and rules governing consumer services whenresponding to inquiries from the public by researching laws/rules/regulations, attending seminars/trainings/conferences and utilizing resources (e.g., Civil Code, Code of Civil Procedures, Business and Professions Code, etc.) in order to communicate with the public effectively and to educate the public on their rights and responsibilities.

Assists the publicin completing services forms by answering and clarifying form questions to ensure the forms are completed accurately.

Assists in reviewing and evaluating correspondencefrom consumers, businesses, litigants, lenders, servicers, landlord, tenants, workers, employers, and disputants to determine if their action has brought a complaint or dispute to resolution; contacts the parties to obtain additional information or verify resolution of a complaint or dispute.

Participate in field investigationsof consumer complaints by visiting locations, going undercover and conducting consumer after interviews, in order to ensure that businesses are complying with laws/rules/regulations, as needed.

Assists in maintaining recordsof investigation, conciliation, and mediation activities by keeping up to date and accurate case notes, and consumer/business information; scanning documents in order to retain documentation.

Assist in conducting financial navigation sessions, providing consumer protection and financial empowerment presentations on a variety of topics to consumer groups.

Assist in conducting best practicesand environmental scans of issues relevant to trends in financial empowerment initiatives for domestic violence survivors.

Assist in developing programflyers, social media content, e-newsletters, and providing suggestions for social media calendar formatting.

Research public records and other data sourcesas necessary to assist the public by attending trainings and working under the direction of higher level staff in order to effectively assist the public in understanding their rights and responsibilities and to evaluate the merit of complaints.

Disseminates printed information to the publicon all matters relating to the services of the department by providing educational material letters to educate the public on their rights and responsibilities.

Attend community events and give presentationsconcerning consumer related service matters and department programs to the public by hosting and attending government and public agency speaking engagements in order to educate the public on their rights and responsibilities, and to create awareness of Consumer Affairs services, as needed.

Disseminates printed information to the publicon all matters relating to the services of the department by providing educational material letters to educate the public on their rights and responsibilities.

Maintains recordsof contacts with the public and tabulates statistics as needed by administering surveys and keeping records of the number of individuals assisted in order to analyze consumer trends, and to determine where other services may be needed.

Prepares various documents(e.g., investigation reports, Board reports, letters/emails, etc.) to communicate pertinent information to the target audience.

Staffs a branch office as needed

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

OPTION 1

Three months of experience assisting the public in a consumer protection agency.

OPTION 2

Six months of experience assisting the public in the solution of problems related to law or legal services, employment, housing, credit, loans, insurance, real estate, landlord - tenant, court procedures, dispute settlement, mediation, or similar services.

OPTION 3

An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree* from an accredited college or university.

OPTION 4

Completion of sophomore year from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in Consumer Science, Home Economics, Administration of Justice, Political Science, Law, Public Administration, or related fields.

OPTION 5

Completion of one year of a paralegal program** from an accredited college or university.

You MUST meet one of the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:

*In order to receive credit for an associate degree or higher , you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows that you have completed the degree requirements with your application at the time of filing or send by email to [email protected].

+ Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) (https://www.naces.org/) or The Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) (https://aice-eval.org/) . (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information).

**In order to receive credit for completion of a paralegal training program , you must include a legible copy of your paralegal certificate with your application at the time of filing or send by email to [email protected]. within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending a copy to the exam analyst.

NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

EXAM CONTENT

During your 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.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:

No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application on the last day of filling.

Additional Information

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please [email protected],[email protected], as well [email protected] [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. The Department will not consider missed email notifications as an acceptable reason to authorize additional time to complete the application.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the above stated deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account onwww.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment .

Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications. For more information, please contact the specific libraries directly.

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.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:

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

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE FOR HIRING ORDINANCE (FCIHO)

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction histor y unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a 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).

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. The Department of Human Resources is 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.

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:(800) 735-2922

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE:(213) 948-2895

TELETYPE PHONE NUMBER:(800) 899-4099

ALTERNATE TELETYPE PHONE NUMBER:(800) 897- 0077

DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Department Contact Name: DCBA Exams

Department Contact Phone: (213) 712-5473

Department Contact E-mail:[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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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

+ I understand the above information and instructions.

02

This position works directly in support of the County's response to homelessness.

+ I understand and am willing to perform all necessary work duties.

03

How many months of experience do you have assisting the public in a consumer protection agency?

+ I have no experience in this area.

+ I have less than three (3) months of experience in this area.

+ I have at least three (3) months of experience in this area.

04

If you indicated that you have the experience listed in Question 3, for each job, please include: 1. Your job title 2. Beginning and ending dates 3. Name of the consumer protection agency 4. Description of your specific job responsibilities If you do not have experience in this area, please type "NA". Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.

05

How many years of experience do you have assisting the public in the solution of problems related to law or legal services, employment, housing, credit, loans, insurance, real estate, landlord - tenant, court procedures, dispute settlement, mediation, or similar services?

+ I have no experience in this area.

+ I have less than six (6) months of experience in this area.

+ I have at least six (6) months of experience in this area.

06

If you indicated that you have the experience listed in Question 5, for each job, please include: 1. Your job title 2. Beginning and ending dates 3. Name of the organization 4. Description of your specific job responsibilities assisting the public in the service areas listed above If you do not have experience in this area, please type "NA". Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.

07

Do you have an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from an accredited college or university?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Have you completed a sophomore year from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in Consumer Science, Home Economics, Administration of Justice, Political Science, Law, Public Administration, or related fields.

+ Yes

+ No

09

If you have completed a sophomore year from an accredited college or university, please indicate if your emphasis is in any of the following fields of study.

+ Consumer Science

+ Home Economics

+ Administration of Justice

+ Political Science

+ Law

+ Public Administration

+ Other closely related field (please list emphasis in following question)

+ I have not completed a sophomore year in any of the fields of study listed above.

10

If you indicated that you have completed a sophomore year from an accredited college or university in a closely related field, please list the name of the field of study as it is listed on your transcript(s)/degree(s). Otherwise, please type "NA".

11

Have you completed one year of a paralegal program from an accredited college or university?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you have completed one year of a paralegal program, please list the name of the accredited college university from where you completed your one year of a paralegal program. If you have not completed a paralegal training program, please type "NA".

13

In order to receive credit for any education or paralegal training you indicated, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, paralegal certificate, or official letter from the accredited institution which clearly shows your completion to your application, or submit via email within seven (7) calendar days from application submission to [email protected] and CC [email protected] studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States.Please select "Yes" to indicate that you have read this statement.

+ Yes

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