County Tenure: 33 years • Department Tenure: 33 years
I am honored to work for a county that respects its employees' diversity and protects them on the job. I am a transgender woman who was able to successfully transition on the job without any loss of opportunity or adverse work environment consequences. We currently live in a time when many transgender individuals feel that they are under attack by parts of government.
By continuing to do my job in an outstanding fashion, I think I help show that the County's forward-thinking policies of inclusion are a model that should be adopted by other less progressive governmental bodies.
County Tenure: 6 years • Department Tenure: 6 years
What I like most about working for the County is that it's about everyday people serving the public. I come to work knowing that my presence makes a difference in peoples’ lives. The County is full of professional opportunities to develop and grow within and outside of your department.
Working for the County has provided me with extended family. County employees work as a team to serve the greater good of the people. At the same time, it has provided me with the financial means to raise and provide for my expanding family.
County Tenure: 23 years • Department Tenure: 17 years
What I enjoy most about working for the Alternate Public Defender is that I get to work with a group of extraordinary people who genuinely are committed to helping our clients. We are a family in that we all help and support each other. We have great leadership, and they have created an environment where everyone enjoys working for the Department.
The Alternate Public Defender has helped my professional development in numerous ways. I was assigned to a team where I had access to experienced senior attorneys who mentored and guided me throughout my career. More importantly they taught me the necessary leadership skills to help and guide others in their County careers.
County Tenure: 3.5 years • Department Tenure: 3.5 years
Being a part of LA County as an Accounting Systems Analyst has presented many new exciting responsibilities and challenges that have allowed me to develop new skills; from writing technical specifications to tinkering with User Interface and Experience Design.
When it comes to new concepts or anything I don't fully understand, I'm able to connect and tap into the experiences and knowledge of my colleagues from the top on down, which is a true testament to the County's supportive culture. There's still a lot for me to learn here, and I'm looking forward to building up my technical, professional, and interpersonal skills even more!
County Tenure: 4 years • Department Tenure: 2 months
I started at the County as the front office secretary to five deputies in the Third District Board Office. Every single day, I put my all into helping them maintain the highest level of productivity. Then opportunity came knocking, and I was promoted to the position of Executive Assistant to Supervisor Kuehl and her Senior Strategist. I recently transferred to the Internal Services Department (ISD), where I assist two General Managers with administrative and special projects. I’m excited about the new opportunities for professional advancement that lie ahead, and I feel honored and validated that my hard work has been paying off.
My co-workers are happy and friendly, and l feel we each learn and grow professionally on a regular basis, which allows us to further develop our talents. It has been my County experience that the people are amazing, the benefits are second-to-none, and there seems to be a location and a job for just about any type of professional in the job market. I continue to feel I've hit the professional jackpot of loving what I do, and with whom and where I get to do it.
County Tenure: 18 years • Department Tenure: 18 years
I started with the Internal Services Department (ISD) as an Electrician Apprentice, an entry level position. After five years as an apprentice, I became a journeyman electrician, capable of completing large projects and directing other staff in the process. I have worked on numerous projects, including the remodeling of La Puente Library and the MarshaI Canyon Pump Station.
The County provides a rich environment for its employees to flourish. For example, in 2015 I was nominated to attend the ISD Supervisor Academy, which helped improve my training skills and refined my understanding of the department’s human resources protocol. If you are a self-starter with a desire to help people in our community, then this is the place for you.
County Tenure: 9 years • Department Tenure: 6 years
As a late bloomer, I wasn’t always sure what career path I wanted to take. All I knew was that I wanted to help people and be part of something that made a difference. When I found my calling in the field of recreation, I didn’t know working for the County of Los Angeles would be so rewarding.
I feel very fortunate to have found a career with the County of Los Angeles. I have had the pleasure of working with great managers and mentors who allowed me to take the lead, learn from my mistakes, and further develop my skills. The career challenges, triumphs, and generous employment benefits are invaluable to me. I look forward to a long and fulfilling career with the County.
County Tenure: 3 years • Department Tenure: 3 years
My department has an atmosphere which fosters learning and discussion. Having multiple forensic pathologists in a single office allows for consultation and discussion that would be unavailable at any other office. As a result, this allows us to continuously learn a great deal from within our department. I especially enjoy my job because there is a sense of truly helping other residents of the county.
Working for my department and the County is very rewarding, and I feel that it provides me the opportunity to give back to the community in a way that no other job could. The large population served by our office allows us to see cases, all of which could not be seen at any other single office in the country.
County Tenure: 5 years • Department Tenure: 1 year
What I enjoy most about working for the County is that I am helping people who are just like me. In 2012, I applied for health insurance through the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS). An Eligibility Worker helped to process my case and kindly made sure that my family was aware of the benefits we were eligible to receive. I thought that if I was ever presented with an opportunity to give hope to someone the way this Eligibility Worker did for me, I would do so in a heartbeat. In 2013, that opportunity presented itself when I became an Eligibility Worker II.
The County, DPSS, and currently DPH have helped me develop in ways that I did not know I could. My supervisors, manager and Chief saw my potential. Not only have I been a news anchor for a department's internal news network, but now I am responsible for marketing life-changing programs and services available to all LA County residents. Working for Los Angeles County has been one of the best decisions I have ever made.
County Tenure: 19 years • Department Tenure: 19 years
Joining the County is like joining a family. We work collaboratively to make our communities better. We take care of our neighbors in their time of need, preserve the environment, and improve the quality of life where we live. It is a noble effort which keeps many employees at the County their whole career.
The County can offer an incredible array of career paths and professional development opportunities. The County provides regular training and supports lifelong learning, with tuition reimbursement and other programs available in many departments. I have benefitted from amazing mentors who provided me with encouragement and guidance. I enjoy my assignments as well as working with my team to create solutions for new challenges. With so many departments, you are sure to find a career that will put your best talents to good use while nurturing your long term goals.
County Tenure: 11 years • Department Tenure: 11 years
I enjoy the work that I perform for the department and the County. Metrology, the science of measurement, is such a vital part of our society, economy, and beyond. In my position I have had the privilege and honor of representing the County during collaborations with well-known national agencies such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
The County has many opportunities and resources for you to explore! Take the opportunity to come and work for an organization like the County. You never know where your career may lead.
County Tenure: 4 years • Department Tenure: 4 years
My main career goal has always been to work for the common good, and at the County of Los Angeles Public Library, I have the opportunity to serve a diverse public every day. Whether it is sharing a book with a child or connecting a patron to job search resources, I feel that my work makes a difference. I can see the positive impact on individuals and the community, and it is deeply satisfying.
My work is frequently challenging and I am certainly never bored. I have attended formal trainings on early childhood development, children’s literature, STEM programming, and leadership. I have also been given the chance to put these trainings into action. With the support of my supervisors and peers, I have been given a level of responsibility I did not think I could have so early in my career. I cannot think of an employer that would better meet my professional needs. Libraries promote life-long learning, and I feel that the County as a whole shares that goal for their employees.
County Tenure: 32 years • Department Tenure: 32 years
I love this job! No two days are the same. The people at the Office of the Alternate Public Defender (APD) are the best part. I work with an extraordinary team of managers, lawyers, investigators, paralegals, and IT staff who employ the highest degree of professionalism each and every day. At APD we are a team that feels more like a family.
I have had the good fortune of being one of the original team of attorneys and staff that launched APD. As part of that team, I have had the opportunity to establish and expand our services throughout the County. I have gone to trial on every sort of case from misdemeanors up to and including capital crimes. Throughout it all, I have always known that I have had the support and guidance of the entire APD team. They have made it possible for me to deliver the best service possible to our clients, their families, and the courts.
County Tenure: 21 years • Department Tenure: 2 years
I have had fantastic opportunities to work on really interesting problems in my County career. I’ve had great managers and mentors who put their faith in me, gave me challenging assignments, and supported my work. As I’ve done more, I’ve been asked to take on new challenges and new opportunities. I’ve grown professionally and personally in the process.
I work with some really great people who are motivated by the same desire to make things better for the people in Los Angeles. For me, it’s really about a sense of purpose, knowing that what I do really matters.
County Tenure: 20 years • Department Tenure: 20 years
What I like about working for the County is that I get many chances, on a daily basis, to help people. Being a civil servant is in my DNA. I get the opportunity to help my fellow co-workers, as well as reach out to the greater community. I find all departments to be open, diverse, and welcoming. As an openly gay man, I have never been and felt treated as “other.” I interact with practically all departments and have been openly embraced by all of them.
I came to Department of Human Resources (DHR) as an academic intern. I found a wonderful mentor who hired me and showed me how to interact with County management, executives, and staff. I believe that this is one of the major keys to my success and longevity in the County. I’m encouraged to come up with ideas and explore them. DHR values my input and I am free to be who I am.
County Tenure: 10 years • Department Tenure: 10 years
The County of Los Angeles is one of the most diverse and opportunity-rich environments I have ever had the privilege to work in. The opportunity to serve the public, to master new skills and to work in various geographical environments is unmatched. In one week I can be assigned to a rescue squad in Lancaster, a fire engine on Catalina Island, or a truck company in Whittier.
It is a great privilege to be part of a unique team dedicated to helping our fellow citizens improve our community. The County provides competitive wages, benefits, and virtually unlimited opportunities for advancement and professional development. If you are looking for an incredible rewarding career in which you work with other dedicated public servants, that is different every day, then the Los Angeles County Fire Department is for you.
County Tenure: 8 years • Department Tenure: 8 years
Los Angeles County Department of Health Services gives me the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment that is rich with diversity. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, I work directly with front line staff, patients, nurses, surgeons, and official dignitaries. The staff and patients in Los Angeles County inspire me daily.
As a former patient of Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (RLANRC) and LAC-USC Medical Center, my journey is a personal one. My first job with Los Angeles County was as a volunteer at the age of 18 years old. Today, as an Interim Chief Clinical Officer at RLANRC, I have administrative oversight of Ambulatory Care clinical and non-clinical areas. The opportunities are endless.
County Tenure: 4 years • Department Tenure: 2 years
I was a medical student at Harvard, trained at the University of San Francisco, and worked at the University of Southern California prior to joining the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (LADHS), and I can unequivocally say that this is the best fit for me. I have been presented with leadership opportunities at a far earlier stage in my career than what I would have been given in most any other setting and been supported at every step.
We are currently in the midst of a huge transformation that will turn LADHS into one of the premier safety nets in the United States. As a provider, you will not find a more exciting, engaging, or challenging time in health care or a place more thoughtful or committed to that challenge. Join us!
County Tenure: 10 years • Department Tenure: 10 years
The Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources (DHR) has helped me develop professionally and in my personal life. I entered the County uncertain of what would happened if I were to “come out of the closet.” The County welcomes diversity and creates an environment that I feel safe in. The friendships I have made through my County career have allowed me to open up and just be myself. They are accepting of my differences and that allows me to focus on the work at hand.
DHR is a great place to work. There are plenty of opportunities for growth and development. I have worked in Employee Benefits, Workforce and Employee Development, Examinations, and Workplace Programs. Each division has empowered me with different sets of skills that help me enjoy my current assignment and provide the best service as a civil servant.
County Tenure: 4 years • Department Tenure: 4 years
The County is a respectful, fantastic place to work. As a gay, bi-racial immigrant, I’m embraced by my management and my co-workers for the diversity I bring. This is true not just of my demographic characteristics, but also of my experiences and background.
My management listens and is open to my ideas for how to get things done better, faster, and with more satisfaction -- both for our customers and for our employees. I feel valued as an employee for what I'm able to do. If you have the skills to do a job at the County, I strongly encourage you to apply. The County is a place where your career can thrive, regardless of the color of your skin, where you come from, or who you choose to love.
County Tenure: 26 years • Department Tenure: 4 years
County employees have the unique opportunity to achieve higher education, develop new skills, and pursue other professionally challenging positions in the County, while maintaining the stability of their employment. I am the perfect example of an employee who started in a direct patient care position, pursued and completed a degree in management and moved into an administrative position.
If someone were thinking about becoming a County employee, I would not hesitate to tell them that choosing to work for the County was the best decision of my life. No matter what challenges I face during the day, I can count on a fellow co-worker sharing a smile or saying 'have a nice day'. And I know that the work we do is improving the lives of some of the most vulnerable citizens of Los Angeles County.
County Tenure: 28 years • Department Tenure: 28 years
Working for the Los Angeles County Fire Department has been an awesome experience. It has been a rewarding responsibility and a privilege to be a part of such an elite organization. What I have enjoyed the most - besides the friendships, teamwork, benefits, and salary - have been the OPPORTUNITIES! The opportunity to expand my knowledge base, develop skills for life, have continued education and training experiences, and develop personal characteristics such as discipline, commitment, and conscientiousness. These opportunities have enabled me to shape myself into the woman I am today.
If this is the type of career you are looking for, it's right here. To the women and girls today, I say to you: don’t limit yourself. If you've never thought about this type of career, think about it now. If I can do it, so can you.
County Tenure: 10 years • Department Tenure: 10 years
Working for the County of Los Angeles, I have discovered that there are endless career opportunities for people who have ambition, perseverance, and a good work ethic. I have been with the Assessor's Office, Human Resources Division for eight years. I started as an Intermediate Clerk and have been promoted to different positions.
In addition, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721 in collaboration with the Assessor's Office presented me with the opportunity of a lifetime, and in 2012 I earned my Bachelor's degree in Public Sector Management. With this sponsorship, I was able to enhance my analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
