County of Los Angeles

Department of Human Resources

Administrative INTERN PROGRAM

Welcome to the Administrative Intern Program home page!!

Thank you so much for your interest in employment with the County of Los Angeles. Due to the large applicant pool, we have sufficient candidates for the class beginning summer 2013. The job announcement for the full-time, paid position of Administrative Intern will reopen for accepting applications in the early part of 2014.

The minimum requirement for this dynamic position is a 4-year college degree. Interns come from all backgrounds, lifestyles, age groups, and with BA or BS degrees from many different fields of study. This terrific opportunity is available to the public as well as current County employees.

When the examination for this position is open, you will be able to link to the bulletin and an application. During the remainder of the year, this is an information page.

Below are answers to frequently asked questions and information to help you determine whether this is a career opportunity you would like to consider. You may email Valencia Dunston at vdunston@hr.lacounty.gov if you have any questions.

Class 11 with the 5th District Assistant Chief (Dr. Lori Glasgow), Chief Executive Officer (William T Fujioka) and the Director of Personnel (Lisa M. Garrett)

How do I apply for the Intern Program?
The Department of Human Resources (DHR) normally advertises for the Administrative Intern Program in late winter. Subject to approval of financing by the Board of Supervisors, a new class will likely begin in summer 2013. When the examination is open you may view the job announcement and apply online by clicking on the links at the bottom of the page.

What is the Administrative Intern Program?
This Administrative Intern Program is a successor to a former Manager Trainee Program that began in 1933 and has a reputation of recruiting and training promising individuals for administrative careers in public service. This unique program is a two-year paid internship during which Interns, as County employees, work in administrative assignments where they are provided an overview of County government through practical job assignments and participation in trainings.

Through their administrative assignments, Interns are exposed to the responsibilities of County departments that provide services in such critical areas as public health, child welfare, social services, arts and cultural activities, law enforcement, and community development.

As an Administrative Intern I incumbents must successfully complete a 12-month probationary period and all work assignments and training requirements during the two-year program. During the course of the program, Interns are given periodic appraisals assessing their performance in departmental assignments.

Interns are assigned to the Department of Human Resources, the Chief Executive Office, or a line department where they rotate through divisions performing analytical work and gaining experience in such areas as recruitment and selection, organizational development, asset management, classification, compensation, employee relations, budget operations and/or legislation. The program is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing an administrative career in County government.

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Contact:

vdunston@hr.lacounty.gov
213.893.7810

LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

500 West Temple Street u Room #555 u Los Angeles, CA 90012

DHR Home Page

Management Assistant/ Administrative Intern I Job Bulletin