EXAM NUMBER:
PH8973F
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:Open Competitive Job Opportunity
FIRST DATE OF FILING:
Friday, August 9, 2024, at 8:30 A.M. (PT)
This announcement is a reposting to reopen the filing period and update bulletin information.
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
No out-of-class experience will be accepted.
DEFINITION:Plans, conducts, interprets and evaluates original research projects involving complex experimental designs in the field of behavioral and social sciences.
- Develops original research hypotheses directed toward the improvement of County services in areas such as mental health probation, welfare services and human relations.
- Plans, designs, conducts and evaluates research projects involving complex experimental designs such as univariate and multi-variate analysis of variance, standard and inverse factor analysis and discriminant function.
- Devises data processing procedures that make use of high speed computers and works with computer personnel in the programming and processing of data.
- Prepares reports and recommendations based on research findings.
- Consults with other departmental professional and administrative personnel in the development of study designs, the execution of the studies and the practical application of the results of research projects.
- Consults with other agencies concerning research problems and studies.
- Trains and supervises technical and clerical personnel in connection with research projects.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:OPTION I: A Ph.D. or other doctoral degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in a field of the behavioral or social sciences - AND - one (1) year's post doctoral research experience including responsibility for the design, evaluation and implementation of research projects in a behavioral or social science field.
OPTION II: A Bachelor's degree in a field of the behavioral or social sciences - AND - any combination of relevant education and/or experience totaling five (5) years.
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:You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the "Experience" area.ACCREDITATION: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as
American Universities and Colleges and
International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references.
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:- Credit will be awarded for additional years of experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Education and Experience based on 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.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.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.
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.
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.
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