HEALTH PROGRAM ANALYST III / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

About the role

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Health Program Analyst III 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervises or independently executes the development, implementation, and evaluation of the services of a program or sub-program
• Formulates or assists with the formulation of plans, policies, and objectives for the program
• Supervises and participates in the coordination and facilitation of collaborative efforts among public, private, and non-profit groups and community organizations to meet the needs of the target population
• Reviews written recommendations from staff regarding budgets submitted by contact agencies, policy issues, pending legislation, regulations, and technical research and position papers relating to the program area
• Supervises the investigation of contracted agency operations performed by subordinate analyst staff; performs investigations of highly sensitive or complex issues involving contract agencies and makes recommendations to management
• Supervises and advises staff in the analysis and preparation of grant applications; monitors program-related activities and services to ensure compliance with grant activities
• Reviews written reports on program activities and progress toward achieving the overall goals of the program; develops written program goals and specialty program plans
• Supervises and participates in the development and administration of contracts with public health program service providers; supervises the monitoring and evaluation of agencies to ensure compliance with contract requirements and services
• Conducts meetings with departmental, public, private, and non-profit groups and community organizations to discuss and influence policy issues impacting the assigned program
• Supervises and participates in the development and implementation of community action plans and policy
• Supervises the work of program staff and coordinates the activities of professional and technical staff implementing the objectives and goals of the program
• Attends and conducts meetings with department officials and members of community-based organizations and the public interested in resolving issues and influencing the program
• Oversees the evaluation of awareness campaigns that promote the assigned program; oversees and assists in the design and layout of promotional materials and may disseminate products such as flyers, newsletters, pamphlets, posters, and articles

Requirements

• Option I: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university* in a discipline related to the core business function of the department**. AND- Five (5) years of experience in the analysis of mental health or public health programs***, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of Health Program Analyst II****, planning, implementing, administering, or evaluating mental health or public health programs.
• A Master's Degree* from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department** may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience, in the analysis of mental health or public health programs.
• Option II: Seven (7) years of experience performing assignments in mental health or public health program analysis***, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of Health Program Analyst II****, planning, implementing, administering, or evaluating mental health or public health programs.
• Licenses: 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

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

In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's Degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcripts, or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application at the time of filing, or e-mail to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected.

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).

(see Employment Information under Accreditation Information)

Official Transcripts is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the courses from the school's website is NOT considered official transcripts and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.

All documents must be attached to your application at the time of filing or e-mailed to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected as incomplete.

Disciplines related to the core business functions of the department may include: Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Health Sciences, Community Health Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, Administration/Management, Behavioral Science, Social Science, or a closely related field.

Experience in the analysis of a mental health or public health program is defined as the study and investigation of issues and problems of mental health or public health program development, implementation, administration, or evaluation and the formation of applicable solutions and recommendations.

The Health Program Analyst II is responsible for the solution of complex and difficult problems and the making of recommendations in areas of resources and personnel utilization; has advanced knowledge of principles of program administration including the development, implementation and improvement of programs, and the refinement of practices and policies having a significant impact on the entire program.