Assists a higher-level administrator in the direction and administration of a large county hospital. Essential job functions include assisting in the formulation, development, and execution of plans, policies, and programs for the hospital; directing administrative functions of the hospital; providing supervision and direction of non-professional services; ensuring appropriate kinds, quality, and quantity of support services are delivered to patients and staff; supporting coordination of hospital operations with other divisions; coordinating non-professional activities with medical services; aiding in developing and controlling medical services; assisting in developing and controlling the annual budget for the hospital; conducting special investigations and studies; investigating and resolving complaints; representing the administrator on various hospital committees; and acting for the hospital administrator in their absence.
Requirements to qualify include three years of highly responsible administrative or staff experience, two of which must have been at the level of Senior Staff Analyst, Health or higher, or two years of administrative experience in a health care setting at the level of Assistant Hospital Administrator III or higher. A master's degree in hospital administration or business administration from an accredited graduate school will be accepted for one year of the non-specialized experience. Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess qualifying experience at the level of Senior Staff Analyst, Health or Assistant Hospital Administrator III or higher, in excess of the years stated in the minimum requirements.
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.
Out of class and with hold information: 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. No withholds are allowed. Required experience and education must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on your application.
Examination content: This assessment type will evaluate the training, experience, desirable qualifications, and education you list on your application and supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This assessment is worth 100% of your total score. The passing score for the assessment is 70%.
Eligibility and vacancy information: Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on an eligible register 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 register accordingly. We will use this register to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services as they occur.
Special information: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.