STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/5219037)  STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST Salary $76,238.16 - $102,729.84 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number A1861A Department DISTRICT ATTORNEY Opening Date 02/06/2026 Closing Date 2/11/2026 5:00 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE We Welcome Applications from Everyone! APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED February 11, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. (PT) - February 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (PT) Applications received after 5:00 p.m. (PT) will not be considered. EXAM NUMBER: A1861A 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 112,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities, and many more. The County of Los Angeles values diversity and is dedicated to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons. Joining the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (LADA) is the largest prosecutorial office in the nation. Our jurisdiction spans 4,083 miles, stretching from the Antelope Valley to Long Beach, and from Pomona to Malibu. LADA is dedicated to protecting and serving our community and safeguarding the rights of crime victims and the accused alike through an unrelenting pursuit of justice. As a member of our Office, you will be joining a team that proudly represents the people of the State of California. LADA seeks justice for all of our diverse communities by reflecting the highest standards of fairness, impartiality, and integrity. POSITION INFORMATION The Staff Development Specialist is assigned to the Human Resources Division, and assesses training needs, develops and coordinates staff development programs, and delivers training in areas such as personnel practices, performance management, automated systems and applications, and other department-specific functions under the guidance of an Administrative Services Manager I. Success in this role requires knowledge of training principles and methods, effective communication skills for presenting to groups, and the ability to develop instructional materials, reports, and related documentation. The position serves as the lead coordinator for countywide training and employee development initiatives, researching and analyzing training needs, recommending program enhancements, supporting employee orientation, and monitoring departmental compliance with training and performance evaluation requirements. The position also assists in preparing human resources reports and written materials and contributes to a wide range of staff development and organizational improvement efforts. Essential Job Functions Conducts research and analysis of training needs and makes recommendations to management concerning the need for new training programs and for revisions in existing training programs to increase their effectiveness. Plans, develops and implements employee orientation and training programs based on identified training needs and on input provided by management and supervisory staff. Schedules and conducts classroom training sessions; prepares training manuals and other training aids for trainers from within or outside the Department. Participates in the delivery of training programs; conducts classroom instruction in orientation, induction, and in-service training. Identifies, organizes and sequences subject matter to be taught in training programs to assure maximum effectiveness. Participates in developing evaluation studies and measurement tools to aid in assessing the effectiveness of training programs and in improving their quality. Coordinates employee participation in courses and seminars offered by the County, governmental agencies, educational institutions, and vendors of equipment, materials and systems used by the department. Participates in identifying, evaluating and recommending vendors for staff development programs, coordinating program delivery with vendors, and monitoring program delivery to assure performance is in compliance with contract provisions. Assists in preparing budgets for the various training programs and the preparation of required reports; composes procedural manuals, training reports and related correspondence. Requirements REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY: Option I: A Bachelor's Degree* from an accredited college or university in training, education, organizational development, communications, human resources or a closely related fieldAND one (1) year of staff experience** in planning, developing, and conducting staff development training programs and related activities. -OR- Option II: A Bachelor's Degree* from an accredited college or university ANDtwo (2) years of staff experience** in planning, developing, and conducting staff development training programs and related activities. ***One additional year of the required training experience may be accepted for each year of college up to a maximum of four (4) years. 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: 2 - 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 withholds will be allowed for this examination. No Out of Class will be accepted. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: * To receive credit for yourcollege credits, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or higher you MUSTinclude a legible copy of official transcripts or copy of your diploma that shows your specialization from the accredited institution at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days from application submission toexams@da.lacounty.gov (esams@da.lacounty.gov) If your degree is from another country or in another language please visit https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812\_PPG123.pdfand https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\_PPG\_123\_ACE\_Resource\_Guide.pdf **Staff Experience is defined as:Work which includes assisting and supporting administration by doing research, analysis and making recommendations to line managers for the solution of problems such as organization, utilization of personnel, allocation of funds, workload and workload fluctuation, or programs and procedures for accomplishing work objective. ***UNIT/EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: The interpretation for substitution of a college degree is applicants who have additional years of experience, may substitute up to four (4) years of education. + 30 semester/ 45 quarter hours = 1 year of college + 60 semester/ 90 quarter hours = 2 years of college + 90 semester/ 135 quarter hours = 3 years of college + 120 semester/ 180 quarter hours = 4 years of college 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. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS + Additional experience beyond the minimum requirements. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: Once we have determined that you meet our requirements, the examination process will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based on desirable qualifications information submitted at the time of filing weighted 100% . Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (evaluation of training experience) to be added on the Eligible List. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible List for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your online application by 5:00 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Application submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) on the last day of filing deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you have a job seeker account on Governmentjobs.com 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. Apply online by clicking the green"Apply"button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and a description of work performed. If your application and/or supplemental questionnaire is incomplete, it will be rejected. NOTE: We must receive all required documents, if any, at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of submitting your online application . Please check your application to ensure that the documents are uploaded by logging on toGovermentjobs.com website and reviewing your submitted application. Applicants must submit all documents to be considered (official diplomas, official transcripts, certificates, etc.) during application submission. All documents must be clear and legible. Although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the online application, resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of completing the online application. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. If you are unable to attach documents, you may e-mail them toexams@da.lacounty.gov at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of submitting your online application. Failure to provide the documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the documents. IMPORTANT NOTES: + ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION. We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. + FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION. + Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. + Exam scores cannot be given over the telephone. Notifications are only communicated via e-mail. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Moreover, please add exams@da.lacounty.gov to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being blocked or filtered as spam/junk email from your email provider. The County of Los Angeles will not consider allegations of not receiving the email notification as an acceptable reason to authorize a reschedule or late exam administration. Please note, you can visithttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty and log into your profile to track the status of your application and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent for your records. Department Contact Name:Exams Unit Department Contact Phone:(213) 257 - 2700 Department Contact Email: exams@da.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone:(213) 257 - 2700 California Relay Services Phone:(800) 735-2922 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 For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) 01 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. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. 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 Many important notifications will be sent to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Add the following email address to your list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail: exams@da.lacounty.gov The County of Los Angeles will not consider allegations of not receiving the email notification as an acceptable reason to authorize a reschedule or late exam administration. + I understand the above information and instructions. 03 EDUCATION VERFICATION: To receive credit for college education you must attach a legible copy of official transcripts or a copy of your diploma from the accredited institution at the time of filing or email it to exams@da.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of your application submission. + I understand the above information and instructions. 04 Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in training, education, organizational development, commutations, human resources or a closely related field? + Yes + No 05 If you answered YES to question #4, please indicate your area of study: + Training + Education + Communications + Human Resources + Organizational Development + Closely Related Field 06 Which of the following reflects your current level of completed college education? + a. I have not attended college or have completed some college courses. (0-29 semester/ 0-44 quarter credits) + b. I have completed (30-59 semester/ 45-89 quarter credits) + c. I have completed (60 semester/ 90 quarter credits) + d. I have completed (90 semester/135 quarter credits) + e. Associate's degree or equivalent number of credits (60 semester/ 90 quarter credits or higher) + F. Bachelor's degree or equivalent number of credits (120 semester/ 180 quarter credits or higher) 07 How many years of experience do you have of staff experience in planning, developing, and conducting staff development training programs and related activities? + No experience or less than 1 year + At least 1 year, but less than 2 years + At least 2 years, but less than 3 years + 3 years or more 08 If you indicated that you have experience in Question #7, you must provide ALL of the following: Payroll Title Department and Division/Section/Unit Dates of Employment: FROM (mm/dd/yy) - TO (mm/dd/yy) Number of hours worked per week Duties performed If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" WILL NOT be considered as a response. Required Question Employer County of Los Angeles Address ****************** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website http://hr.lacounty.gov Please verify your email addressVerify Email