HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST III - ADVOCACY

Position/Program Information

We will be accepting online applications from Friday, May 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM (PT) until 8:00 PM (PT). All applications must be received before 8:00 PM (PT) to be accepted.

Exam number
K1912K-R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from everyone.

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Why work for us?

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 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages nationally. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
The team member we are searching for:
The Civil Service Advocacy and Mediation Services Division represents County departments in matters related to employee actions before the County of Los Angeles Civil Service Commission and Employee Relations Commission. These matters include disciplinary appeals, discretionary examination appeals, and claims of violations of Civil Service Rule 25 (i.e., discrimination and other adverse administrative action allegations). Analysts also provide professional human resources consultation services to all departments related to performance management issues.

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Essential Job Functions

• Represents county departments as requested before an arbitrator or Hearing Officer in disciplinary cases and discretionary matters filed with the Employee Relations Commission (ERCOM) or the Civil Services Commission (CSC). Such representation includes developing case theory and methodology for presenting cases; gathering relevant documentary evidence; locating, assessing and creating exhibit list; interviewing witnesses; making and defending objections at arbitration or hearing; and advocating the department's position at arbitration or hearing.
• Prepares pre and post-arbitration/hearing motions/briefs (i.e., motion to Quash Subpoena Duces Tecum; opening statement; closing argument; response to motions filed by Employee Representatives).
• Advises and instructs departmental managers from various departments in matters related to departmental discipline and techniques for correcting specific behavior or performance problems, as well as performance management training that is consistent with best human resources practices, departmental and county policies, County Code and Civil Service Rules.
• Assesses disciplinary and discretionary ERCOM or CSC cases for the purpose of settlement; negotiation and drafting of settlement agreements.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

Option I: One year of professional, full-time experience involving investigation of employee disciplinary matters and the presentation of disciplinary hearings or arbitration before a third-party neutral at the level of Human Resources Analyst II .

Option II: Graduation with a Juris Doctor degree or its equivalent from a law school accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners or approved by the American Bar Association, or by the California Post-Secondary Education Commission.

To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution to your application at the time of filing or email it to AWong@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) days from application submission date. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf

All documents should clearly indicate the degree and the date when the degree was conferred or awarded. For more information regarding education, please see the Employment Information document on the LA County Jobs website.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Withhold information:

No withhold will be allowed. Required experience and/or education must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.
License:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
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.

Additional Information

Once we have identified that you meet our requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent.
Examination content:
This examination will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 100%, assessing:

• Professional Potential
• Achievement
• Coping with Uncertainty
• Responsibility
• Working to High Quality Standards
• Willingness to Learn
• Working Relationships
• Analyzing Information
• Learning Quickly
• Generating New Ideas
• Using Time Efficiently
• Adapting to Change
• General Problem Solving Skills

You must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.

Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per CSR 7.19.
Transfer of test components
If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

Test Preparation
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests (https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests).
• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."

Veteran's Credit
If you served in the military and were honorably discharged, you may qualify for Veterans' Credit. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to AWong@hr.lacounty.gov as early as possible for prompt and smooth processing.

Eligibility and Vacancy Information
Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the County of Los Angeles, Department of Human Resources, Advocacy Division.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• info@governmentjobs.com
• talentcentral@shl.com
• noreply@proctoru.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com
• awong@hr.lacounty.gov

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

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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. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities 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.

Testing accommodation
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Annie Wong

Department Contact Email: AWong@hr.lacounty.gov

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Closing Date/Time: 5/23/2025 8:00 PM Pacific

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