SENIOR STAFF ANALYST, HEALTH

• Plans, organizes, assigns, and coordinates the work of a staff of analysts serving as technical experts and consultants to management in major health service areas.
• Has immediate responsibility for the orientation, training, development, and evaluation of employees supervised.
• Reviews work for thoroughness, soundness of recommendations, and compliance with applicable standards, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Confers with administrators and with representatives of other jurisdictions and agencies to discuss new and ongoing programs and to exchange information.
• Supervises and participates in studies of complex and difficult problem areas.
• Supervises and participates in the implementation of recommended procedures and programs.

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Two (2) years of highly responsible* and complex** experience at the level*** of the County of Los Angeles class of Supervising Administrative Assistant III, Assistant Hospital Administrator II, Staff Analyst, Health, or higher.
 

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:
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.

*Highly responsible experience is defined as experience at the senior level with extensive knowledge of program related area, processes and procedures, and experience in a specific subject matter.

**Complex experience is defined as work that requires a significantly greater degree of originality, innovation, critical thinking, resourcefulness, and conceptualization.

***You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification: 

• Additional experience beyond the Requirements to Qualify.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This assessment type will evaluate the experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system.

This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Requirements and Desirable Qualification. 

Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the list. 
 

Passing this examination and being added to the list does not guarantee an offer of employment. 

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION & VACANCY INFORMATION: 
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the eligible list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Any, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

HOW TO APPLY:
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. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements.

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 on your application and any attachments will result in refusal of application, rescission of appointment, or restriction of application to future recruitments.

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:

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

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. We are 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.

Department Contact Name: DPH Examinations & Recruitment Unit

Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726

Department Contact E-mail: [email protected]

Exam Number: PH4594M

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077