Analyst, Health Services​/Emergency Appointments Homelessness

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

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Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 9 a.m. (Pacific Time). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to close without prior notice.

The LA County Board of Supervisors 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 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 Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Staff Analyst, Health 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.

• Analyzes department services and makes recommendations on contracting-out for such services.
• Develops Requests for Proposals, 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.
• Performs special assignments and projects, as directed.

• Four years of experience in a staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, program, procedure, budget, or personnel.
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• One 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.

No out-of-class experience or verification of experience letters (VOEL) will be accepted. Applicants must meet the above requirements at the time of filing to be appointed to fill any vacancy related to this recruitment.

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 II – Light: administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10‑pound limit, some bending, stooping, or squatting, and considerable walking.

Defining terms used in the County of Los Angeles:

• Staff capacity/Staff experience is defined as having work in an organization 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 related programs.
• Highly responsible administrative is defined as experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and general management.
• Assistant Staff Analyst is defined as assisting in research and analysis and making recommendations regarding the use and deployment of resources and the implementation and refinement of operations and programs in major health service areas.

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 the initial work period, you will be…