STAFF ANALYST, HEALTH

What will I do as a Staff Analyst, Health?

• Analyzes department services and make recommendations on contracting-out for such services, develops Requests for Proposals as appropriate, receives and evaluates bids, selects vendors, and coordinates transition of County programs to private vendors.

• Researches and develops contracts with the private sector for the performance of major department-wide functions and services.

• Negotiates with state or federal agencies to obtain grant funds and to justify and persuade grantor officials to permit the expenditure of funds for purposes contrary to an original grant.

• Represents the department in negotiations with the state covering various provisions of health service contracts.

• Ensures that recommended changes in department programs and resolutions to operational problems increase the efficiency and effectiveness of deliverable services.

• Acts as a team leader of other analysts, as needed.

• Performs special assignments and projects, as directed.  

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

OPTION I:  Four (4) years of experience in a staff capacity* analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, program, procedure, budget or personnel.

OPTION II:  One (1) year of highly responsible administrative or staff experience at the level** of the County of Los Angeles class of Assistant Staff Analyst, Health Services or higher.

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:  
*Staff capacity is defined as work in an advisory capacity to line managers to provide program and administrative support. Work includes assisting and supporting administration by doing research, analysis, and making recommendations to line managers on matters such as: utilization of personnel; allocation of funds; workload and workload fluctuations; and, programs and procedures for accomplishing work objectives. Work under general supervision of the line or division manager.

**At the level. 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:
Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: 

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

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


HOW TO APPLY: