Description

ADMINISTRATIVE DEPUTY II (UC) (DEPARTMENTAL) – PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE

County of Los Angeles – Public Defender’s Office

Salary: $152,555 – $237,254 annually (salary DOQ)

Filing Period: Open Competitive (Nationwide) — Applications accepted beginning January 7, 2026 until the position is filled; first consideration will be given to applications received by Friday, January 16, 2026


The Opportunity

The Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office—founded in 1914 and the nation’s largest public defender office—serves as a beacon for client-centered indigent defense, with 1,140+ employees across 32 locations representing 100,000+ people annually.

The Administrative Deputy II (UC) is the Department’s highest-level administrative officer, directing and overseeing all departmental administrative support operations and services and providing strategic guidance on administrative policy, budget/contract development, and compliance.

This position is unclassified (at-will) and is subject to the County’s MAPP (Range R13).


Key Responsibilities

• Direct all central administrative functions, including fiscal services (budget, accounting, revenue management, grants), human resources, payroll, facilities planning, and procurement.
• Direct and coordinate Department-wide HR functions (classification, compensation, recruitment/retention, performance management, labor relations, RTW programs, and RTW programs, and Civil Service matters).
• Provide executive oversight of capital planning and facilities strategy, and help establish organizational priorities, performance metrics, and resource allocation strategies.
• Recommend and implement policies/procedures to improve service delivery, strengthen compliance, and control administrative costs; oversee preparation of reports for senior leadership and oversight agencies.
  
  

Qualifications (Minimum Requirements)

Option 1:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, or closely related field, plus two years of highly responsible experience supervising administrative staff (finance/budget/HR, etc.), including one year at the level of Administrative Services Manager III or higher.

Option 2:

In lieu of a degree, five years of progressively responsible administrative experience analyzing/resolving complex problems (financial management, programs, personnel, budget, systems/procedures), including two years supervising staff and one year at the level of Administrative Services Manager III or higher.

Desirable Experience

Senior-level leadership in complex organizations with mission-critical operations; enterprise oversight across HR/finance/contracts/procurement/facilities; public-sector stewardship and regulated procurement/contract environments; justice/court-related operational acumen; and strategic performance management.

Compensation & Benefits

• Defined benefit retirement plan
• MegaFlex Cafeteria Plan with County contribution of 14.5% of monthly salary
• Flexible Spending Accounts + County contributes $100/month to Dependent Care Spending Account (with minimum employee contribution)
• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans with potential County match up to 4%
• 10 non-elective days and 13 paid holidays

How to Apply

Submit your application online and include your resume and cover letter: https://bit.ly/4jON5yF

Confidential inquiries:

Tom Britt, Executive Recruiter | Talent Acquisition Division, Department of Human Resources

(213) 330-6067 | tbritt@hr.lacounty.gov


The County of Los Angeles is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.