Special Assistant/Field Deputy

The Los Angeles County Assessor is an elected official governed by the California Constitution and

the rules adopted by the California State Board of Equalization. The Assessor’s Office is

responsible for valuing more than 2.4 million secured and unsecured properties, valued at more than

$2.2 trillion. This includes approximately 1.9 million single-family residences and condos; 248,000

commercial-industrial properties; 251,000 residential/rental income parcels; and

201,000 business personal property and fixture assessments.

Position Overview

The Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office is currently seeking highly qualified candidates for two

Special Assistant, Assessor – Field Deputy (UC) positions to join our Executive Office located at

500 W. Temple Street, Room 320, Los Angeles, CA 90012. One position will serve as the Assessor’s

Field Deputy for the San Gabriel Valley, while the second position will serve the Southeast Los

Angeles County/Gateway Cities region. While each Field Deputy will primarily serve their assigned

area, both positions play a vital role in supporting communities across the entire County of Los

Angeles.

The position serves as a Field Deputy for Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang, working under the

direction of the Assistant Assessor-Administration and Chief of Staff of Public Affairs and

Communications. The Field Deputy aids in the development and implementation of the department’s

public affairs and communications initiatives with a focus on preparing the Assessor for community

events, information gathering, public education and outreach activities, creation of resources for

public consumption, and serves as a liaison between the Assessor and the community. This includes

assisting in internal/external communications, in addition to developing and coordinating events

for the Assessor’s Office.

The Field Deputy is a valued member of the Public Affairs and Communications team and supports the

Chief of Staff who manages a team of approximately 20 professionals, including Reprographics. The

Field Deputy is responsible for assisting the Assessor’s Office to ensure that information,

materials and messaging is delivered in a manner that is clear, accurate, and consistent with the

Office’s mission and values.

This position requires the Field Deputy to work a 5/40 workweek schedule at the Assessor’s

Headquarter location in downtown Los Angeles.

Essential Job Functions Internal/External Communications

Composes letters, speeches, and other written correspondence in a clear and concise manner.

Assists with the development and dissemination of educational and promotional materials,

factsheets, website content, and/or presentation material slides.

Attends seminars, conferences, community meetings and events as a representative of the Assessor’s

Office, when appropriate, for the purpose of advancing communication goals and building positive

relationships with constituents.

Evaluates, updates and maintains resource materials used for presentations.

Promotes the Office and speaks to community groups about the Assessor’s programs, activities, and

services.

Builds positive relationships with constituents, community groups, business organizations, other

elected officials and government jurisdictions, etc. and provides them with appropriate

information.

Writes and edits employee newsletters, annual report, talking points, presentations and other

materials.

Work closely with other Field Deputies, Special Assistants, and Assessor staff and managers to

share information, coordinate efforts on related topics for the Assessor’s Office.

Prepares and delivers responses to general public inquiries and directs constituents to various

property tax administration department resources for Auditor-Controller, Treasurer and Tax

Collector, Executive Office-Assessment Appeals Board, and other County departments and partners, as

needed.

Media Relations/Social Media

Increases use of digital platforms, online tools, etc. to engage the public, including creating and

posting online surveys, social media content, and moderating virtual webinars.

Assists in development of online and media databases, including building media contact lists.

Keeps updated on effective reach and engagement using Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Nextdoor,

Bluesky, TikTok, Flickr, and YouTube.

Public Affairs Management

Works with the Assistant Assessor and Chief of Staff in the overall opera…