Overview
Legal & HR Assistant Jobs in Kingston, NY at Romeo Auto Group
Summary
The Mayor’s Office of Public Safety (MOPS) strives to serve all Angelenos by implementing and expanding innovative programs, policy solutions, resources and initiatives to build a safer city. The office oversees the City’s public safety agencies, including the Los Angeles Police Department, Fire Department, Emergency Management Department, as well as the law enforcement agencies at the Port of LA and Los Angeles World Airports. MOPS is made up of a Policy Team, Program Team, Grants & Finance Unit, and Crisis Response Team.
Responsibilities
This position assists with conducting research, procurement implementation, contract development, and negotiation. The contract specialist will also advise on policy and program initiatives, as needed.
Draft, negotiate, and oversee professional services contracts for special projects on behalf of the Los Angeles Police Department, Fire Department, Emergency
Management Department, and other city departments.
Provide research and analysis in support of public safety initiatives and legislative priorities;
Research and draft requests for proposals and administer the procurement process in accordance with city, state and federal policies.
Develop and negotiate contracts with other jurisdictions and private sector partners on regional homeland security and emergency preparedness initiatives.
Requirements
Master’s Degree with 1-2 years experience in contract development and/or compliance
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to work with City departments to define and articulate project requirements
Strong analytical skills, demonstrating the ability to apply administrative policies and compliance functions
Preferred Qualifications
Juris Doctor degree
1-2 years prior government or security-related work experience are favored and/or legal experience
Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with “MOPS Contract Specialist” in the subject line no later than Friday, March 7, 2025. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and suitable candidates may be contacted and hired before the application deadline. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.
This is an exempt, at-will position. The individual appointed to this position will not accrue any civil service tenure, contractual employment rights, or due process rights. The incumbent may be removed, without any finding of cause, by the hiring authority. The City of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Please call (213) 744-9300 if you need assistance. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found here: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $69,780.96 – $101,998.80 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Los Angeles, CA 90012: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90012
Title: Legal & HR Assistant
Company: Romeo Auto Group
Location: Kingston, NY
