Assistant STAFF Analyst, Health Services/community Programs

Assistant Staff Analyst, Health Services Community Programs

County of Los Angeles is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency 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. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment as Assistant Staff Analyst in Health Services Community Programs.

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second-largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers, four acute hospitals, and an expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion.

The mission of DHS is to advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

The Assistant Staff Analyst, Health Services Community Programs assists in research and analysis and makes recommendations regarding using and deploying resources and implementing and refining operations and programs within the Department of Health Services.

Positions allocable to this class are restricted to the Department of Health Services. They are distinguished by their responsibility for organizing and carrying out their assignments with relative independence from supervision. Incumbents analyze and make recommendations for the effective use of resources and personnel, implementing and improving programs and operations, and refining management practices and policies having department-wide impact.

Essential Job Functions

• Participates in the budget planning for major health service programs and departments.
• Analyzes preliminary budget requests; conducts studies of line budget units' previous financial performance and cost effectiveness; performs revenue forecasts; and prepares findings and budget recommendations to management.
• Develops annual budget for assigned Department of Health Services line budget units; monitors the unit's expenditures against the plans; and prepares summaries of financial activities to keep management informed of financial condition.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and makes recommendations for organizing, staffing, financing, and the operation of major new departmental functions or major modifications of existing programs.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and makes recommendations on purchasing, leasing, equipping, and space planning of major departmental facilities.
• Conducts management studies of component organizations of the department to determine if acceptable management practices are being used and departmental policies enforced to assess organization, staffing, and financing; to define and report problem areas; and to develop recommendations for the solution of problems uncovered.

Requirements

Selection requirements must be met to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

Option I: Three (3) years of experience in a staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, program, procedure, budget, or personnel.

OR

Option II: Two (2) years of highly responsible administrative or staff experience at the level of an Administrative Assistant III, Assistant Hospital Administrator I, Contract Program Auditor, or higher.

You MUST meet one of the above requirements to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize 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 a 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

Before the end of your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

All information 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. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification.

The current vacancies are to be filled within Community Programs. Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Applications must be filed online only. 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 the following email addresses to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

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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. No sharing user ID and password: All applicants must file their applications 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.

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 exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

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 races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.