TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
FILING DATE:
Friday, July 5, 2024 at 8:30 a.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.
EXAM NUMBER:
PH1070H-EA
The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.
The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Chief Public Health, Administration vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Chief Public Health, Administration.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
The three positions allocable to this class will have responsibility for one of three administrative programs:
- Direction and coordination of department-wide strategic planning activities, including healthcare needs and protections of County residents, development of community-oriented planning in service planning areas, and bridging program activities to departmental goals and objectives.
- Direction of evaluation activities conducted to determine the effectiveness of programs and services conducted by the Department of Health Services and by providers through contractual and MOU agreements, including accessibility of medical and preventive health services, health status changes of County residents, and geographical comparisons of service utilization.
- Coordination and direction of department-wide policy analysis and development, including assurance of consistency with the mission and goals of the department and Public Health Programs, and consultation with local, state and federal officials regarding healthcare trends and policy.
These positions will evaluate the quality and effectiveness of all programs, specifically including all personal health services, related to their functional areas.
The Chief, Public Health, Administration within the Office of the Health Officer serves as the Chief Advisor to the County Health Officer (Chief Advisor). The Chief Advisor is responsible for providing direct and high-level strategic, organizational, and operational assessments and advice to the County Health Officer (Health Officer), and as needed, to the Health Officer’s direct reports, other members of the Executive Office, and the Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Leadership Team. Further, the Chief Advisor supports activities directly related to the Health Officer’s legal authorities outlined in local and state laws and regulations, including issuance and implementation of local Health Officer Orders, declarations of local health emergencies, and other efforts aimed at controlling the spread of communicable disease or associated with environmental health and sanitation services and incidents. The Chief Advisor is also charged with additional duties as assigned by the County Health Officer. The Chief, Public Health, Administration reports to the County Health Officer within the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s Executive Office.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
OPTION I — Planning
A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Public Health, Public Health Administration, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Urban Planning or a closely related field - AND - Five (5) years of experience directing/conducting strategic planning activities for a large health department or other health care organization.
OPTION II — Evaluation
A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Public Health, Public Health Administration, Sociology, Economics, Psychology or a closely related field - AND - Five (5) years of experience in directing large scale, comprehensive, formative, process, cost and impact evaluations of health services and/or public health interventions, or five (5) years of experience conducting public health or health care services evaluations in a large, diverse public health or health care organization.
OPTION III — Policy Analysis and Development
A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Public Health, Public Health Administration, Public Policy or a related field - AND - Five (5) years of experience in a large health department or health care organization developing and implementing policy activities for a diverse population.
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:
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, stopping, 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 (7) 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. (AICE).
Desirable Qualifications:
- Extensive senior leadership experience in the public sector or in large service/community organizations, including analyzing and interpreting public policy and legislation.
- Demonstrated understanding of the strategic issues facing DPH and the County.
- Proven record of delivering quality work, including under tight time constraints.
- Ability to self-manage, use initiative, and have a proven record of effectively working both independently and in a team environment.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and responsively in both government and non-government settings.
- Sound knowledge of the DPH and Los Angeles County’s direction, policy priorities, planning and budgeting processes.
- Expertise in leading senior management teams in a complex and demanding environment. Ability to identify risks and problems and work through solutions.
- Proven leadership and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work directly with senior managers, including on issues that require high levels of discretion.
- Ability to think at high strategic level and manage through conflict.
- Excellent communication skills – both written and oral – and ability to listen to instruction and follow-through correctly, including the ability to pass the intent of the instruction onto others in a context appropriate manner.
- Successfully negotiate and influence; facilitate positive outcomes from complex situations.
- Ability to generate confidence when dealing with the Health Officer, senior managers, staff, clients, and other partners.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
Application and Filing Information
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY. Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice.
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Department Contact Name:
Exam Analyst
Department Contact Phone:
(323) 659-6546
Department Contact E-mail:
HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov
Exam Number:
PH1070H-EA
California Relay Services Phone:
(800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone:
(323) 659-6546
Teletype Phone:
(800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone:
(800) 897-0077
