• Job Description

  Req#: 4066081
  
  
  EXAMINATION NUMBER:
  PH1070G
  
  FIRST DAY OF FILING :
  Thursday, October 26, 2023 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.
  
  
  
  SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION
  This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations.
  
  TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
  Open Competitive Job Opportunity
  
  
  No out of class experience will be accepted
  
  
  
  DEFINITION:
  Directs one of three major administrative functions of the Department of Public Health - system-wide planning, program evaluation, or policy analysis and development.
  
  
  CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
  The three positions allocable to this class will have responsibility for one of three administrative programs:
  1) 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;
  2) direction of evaluation activities conducted to determine the effectiveness of programs and services conducted by the Department of Public Health 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; or
  3) 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.
  Planni n g
  • Directs department-wide strategic planning groups in the development of planning strategies and priorities for the Department of Public Health.

  • Directs the development and implementation of health services planning, including hospital services, Public Health and the provision of primary care services throughout the department's facilities.

  • Directs the standardization and quality improvement of data collection and dissemination across the department.

  • Directs the development and implementation of a department-wide performance management system.

  • Coordinates the development of community oriented planning at the service planning area level.

  • Coordinates the development and implementation of planning activities addressing the health protection and health care needs of the residents of Los Angeles County.

  • Provides consultation and technical planning assistance to management, Area Health Officers and community partners regarding planning strategic priorities.

  • Coordinates the department's planning activities with those of other departments, e.g., DPSS, community partners and stakeholders, including reviewing and commenting on plans for services delivered by MOU and contractual agreements.

  • Assures that resources are available for determining the data needed to conduct comprehensive evaluation activities, including services delivered by MOU and contractual agreements.
  Evaluation
  • Directs the assessment of department-wide activities affecting the health and well being of the residents of Los Angeles County.

  • Directs department-wide interdisciplinary teams in conducting evaluations across the health programs and services delivered by Public Health (DPH) and outside partners, e.g., by contractors and MOU partners.

  • Directs the identification, evaluation and acquisition of resources for health programs and services, including the development of grant proposals and RFPs to secure evaluators and funding.

  • Coordinates the development and dissemination of findings and recommendations developed from the evaluations conducted.

  • Consults with program personnel on performance indicators for services provided through DPH, contractual and MOU agreements.

  • Consults with Department management in the development of standards for evaluation within the department, and critiques evaluations conducted by DPH partners.

  • Coordinates the compilation and dissemination of information regarding evaluations for use by other County departments and public, private and community partners.
  Policy Analysis and Development
  • Directs the development and implementation of systems for determining the department's policy priorities.

  • Directs department-wide development of policy recommendations and dissemination of plans and objectives in response to opportunities to improve health through legislative, ordinanced, regulatory and programmatic modifications.

  • Coordinates unit and programmatic Public Health Program policies to assure department-wide consistency.

  • Coordinates the analysis of policies as they apply to pending legislation.

  • Coordinates the periodic review of local ordinances, and state and federal legislation to assure current departmental policies.

  • Develops department-wide policy option papers.

  • Tracks the status of the development and implementation of policy and legislation potentially impacting the health of Los Angeles County residents.
  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.
  ** A large health department or health care organization, would be one serving a population of at least 500,000 persons.
  ***Large scale is defined as impacting a large population or region.
  ****Comprehensive is defined as broad in scope.
  *****Formative is defined as an evaluation gathering and analyzing feedback during the development or implementation of a health service and/or public health program.
  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 REQUIREMENTS:
  
  
  • *In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree, such as a Master's Degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov.
  • 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 or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information)
  Desirable Qualifications:
  Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:
  • Additional points will be awarded for experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.
  
  
  EXAMINATION CONTENT
  Once we have determined you meet one of the requirement options, our process 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%.
  
  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.
  
  
  Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added onto the register of eligible candidates.
  
  
  Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the list of eligible candidates accordingly.
  
  Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.
  
  
  VACANCY INFORMATION:
  The resulting Eligible Register for 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.
  
  
  APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
  Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be submitted with your application online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov.
  Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing 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 the County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Website, 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.
  
  Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applicants must submit their completed applications by 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing.
  
  The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS . Fill out the application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work and duties performed. If your application and/or supplemental questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED.
  
  
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  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.
  • Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.
  • FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT .
  • Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted.
  • Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE .
  FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
  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.
  
  
  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
  It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
  
  
  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 in equalities 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.
  
  
  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/library-locator/.
  
  
  NO SHARING OF 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.
  
  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.
  
  
  California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
  ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546
  Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
  Alternate Teletype Phone : (800) 897-0077
  
  Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst
  Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546
  Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov

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  Los Angeles County, one of California’s original 27 counties, was established on Feb. 18, 1850. It is one of the nation’s largest counties with 4,084 square miles, and has the largest population of any county in the nation.

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