LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
May 09, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER: PH4729I FIRST DATE OF FILING: Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:59 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. DEFINITION: Plans, implements, administers, and evaluates mental health and public health programs. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: This is the intermediate-level class in the Health Program Analyst Series. Positions allocable to this class are located in the departments of Mental Health and Public Health and are responsible for the solution of complex and difficult problems and the making of recommendations in areas of resources and personnel utilization, development, implementation and improvement of programs, and the refinement of practices and policies having a significant impact on the entire program. Positions may also be responsible for leading a team of analysts or mentoring lower-level analyst staff. Factors affecting allocation of positions in the Health Program Analyst Series include but are not limited to scope and complexity of program/clinic, program budget, number and size of contracts, and size and composition of clinical, professional, and support staff. Positions allocable to the Department of Mental Health typically report to and receive supervision from a clinical program manager or Health Program Analyst III, and perform assignments in connection with the key functional areas of programs administered for a medium- to large-sized clinic or a centrally-administered Countywide program of comparable level, scope, and complexity. Positions allocated to the Department of Public Health typically report to and receive supervision from a higher level program analyst or program manager/administrator. Positions serve as technical experts and consultants to management for a specific program, and frequently work with community and city partners to shape and/or develop, and work toward passage and implementation of policies. Positions in the Health Program Analyst Series are distinguished from positions allocated to perform contract development and administration activities as part of a centralized departmental contracting function. Health Program Analyst II is distinguished from Health Program Analyst III in that the latter supervises a team of analysts engaged in program development, implementation, administration, and evaluation activities for a Bureau or centralized, department-wide program support function; or has non-supervisory responsibility for these activities for a small Countywide program. These positions require advanced knowledge of principles of program administration, organization, and planning; methodologies, concepts, and practices of human services program development, support, and evaluation; and the ability to collect, evaluate, and synthesize data, draw conclusions, and formulate recommendations in connection with community health programs; interpret Federal, State, and County legislative regulations and mandates; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, community members, and other public and private agencies; and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Essential Job Functions Develops new programs and/or recommends modifications to existing programs based on needs analysis in accordance with local, State, and/or federal requirements. Coordinates and facilitates collaborative efforts among public, private, and non-profit groups and organizations to meet the needs of the target population, and provides leadership, technical assistance, advocacy, and coalition building on behalf of targeted groups. Coordinates and participates in meetings with departmental, public, private, and non-profit groups and organizations to discuss and influence policy issues impacting the assigned program. Develops and implements community actions plans, and ensures progress toward policy passage and implementation. Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of services and operations provided by program staff and/or administered by contracted agencies; develops standards for evaluation for quality assurance. Investigates aspects of contracted agency operations such as financial capacity to provide services, contract management and compliance, client records, compliance with the service requirements of the contract, and personnel and program management. Performs detailed review of budgets submitted by contract agencies to evaluate program designs including number of clients to be served and units of service to be delivered; prepares written recommendations to management regarding impact on services. Researches and analyzes protocols, best practices, policy issues, pending legislation, regulations, potential funding sources, and technical research, and makes recommendations to management regarding impact on services. Prepares position papers/recommendations on issues relating to the program area. Works with departmental staff on contract development including selection criteria and preparation of statements of work delineating the number of clients to be served and the nature of services to be delivered; coordinates the review and approval of contract documents by management. Prepares and/or analyzes applications for the most complex grants and monitors program related activities and services to ensure quality assurance with grant activities. Attends and conducts meetings with department officials, members of community- based organizations, and the public interested in resolving issues and influencing the program. Prepares written reports on program activities and on progress toward achieving the overall goals of the program. Initiates and/or participates in awareness campaigns that promote the program assigned; designs, lays out, produces, and may disseminate products such as flyers, newsletters, pamphlets, posters, and articles. Leads a team of analysts or mentor other analysts as needed. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I: A Bachelor's Degree* from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department**. -AND- Four (4) years of experience in the analysis of mental health or public health programs***, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of Health Program Analyst I, participating with planning, implementing, administering, or evaluating mental health or public health programs. A Master's Degree* from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department** may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience in the analysis of mental health or public health programs if the degree was not used to meet the education requirement . OPTION II: Six (6) years of experience performing assignments in mental health or public health program analysis***, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of Health Program Analyst I, participating with planning, implementing, administering, or evaluating mental health or public health programs. 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: 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. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's Degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcripts, or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application at the time of filing, or e-mail to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov within seven (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or The Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (A ICE ) . (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information) Official Transcripts is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the courses from the school's website is NOT considered official transcripts and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of filing or e-mailed to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within seven (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected as incomplete. ** Disciplines related to the core business functions of the department may include: Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Health Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration, Community Health Education, Administration/Management, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, or a closely related field. *** Experience in the analysis of mental health or public health programs is defined as the study and investigation of issues and problems of mental health and public health program development, implementation, administration, or evaluation with the formation of applicable solutions and recommendations. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing weighted 100% . Applicants must meet the requirements described above at the time of filing and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register. Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS . Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. _______________________________________________________________ Application and Filing Information HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY . Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or sent to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 1:59 p.m. PT deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, 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. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED . IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact E-mail: H RExams@ph.lacounty.gov Exam Number: PH4729I California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone : (800) 897-0077 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: 5/16/2024 2:00 PM Pacific