Health Program Manager III (Chief Strategist)

First day of filing: Wednesday, October 18, 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.

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.

About the role

We're seeking individuals to lead and coordinate special and urgent projects/initiatives on behalf of the Director and in support of the Department’s bureaus and divisions. Responsibilities include:

• Design, implementation, development, and performance improvement of programming.
• Alignment of funding opportunities to augment the Department’s capacity to execute, expand, and enhance its work and service delivery.
• Initiation of and support for partnerships that promote optimal well-being for all LA County residents.

The Health Program Manager III (Chief Strategist) provides leadership for various components of the Department’s emergency response activities, assumes primary responsibility for communication with State and federal partners for assigned projects, and represents the Public Health Director on commissions and committees as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Department’s lead coordinator and external liaison related to services, programming, and partnerships in support of people experiencing homelessness (PEH).
• Provides leadership and coordination of the Department’s implementation of CalAIM, California’s Medi-Cal transformation initiative, including contracts for Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports.
• Directs planning, implementation, administration, and evaluation of assigned projects and/or initiatives.
• Performs the full range of administrative and technical supervision to plan, assign, oversee, and evaluate the work of subordinate management and support staff; provides technical guidance and support to staff where appropriate.
• Develops, implements, and interprets policies and procedures and advises and makes recommendations to executive management on policy issues relevant to assigned duties.
• Directs and participates in the development, negotiation, and management of program budgets; ensures that budget and contract allocations reflect program priorities and takes corrective action as necessary.
• Directs program administrative functions and internal support services and directs and participates in developing and implementing solutions to complex problems within programs.
• Interfaces and collaborates with community groups and public and governmental agencies.
• Develops and participates in the development, monitoring, and compliance of contracts specific to the programs.
• Reviews and analyzes existing and proposed Federal, State, and local regulations, legislation, or policies affecting relevant initiatives/programs.
• Directs the assessment of programmatic activities affecting the health and well-being of individuals served by program initiatives and directs the coordination and dissemination of findings and recommendations developed from the evaluations conducted.
• Directs the preparation and analysis of grant applications and the monitoring of grants to contract agencies.
• Represents the Department with various external and internal agencies, stakeholders, communities, and workgroups; responds to media and public inquiries on program services and related issues.

Requirements

Selection 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 years of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Health Program Manager II.
• Option II: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department AND six years of management experience, which must have included four years at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Health Program Manager II.

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: 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: You must possess and clearly express detailed years of experience related to the Selection Requirements listed above within your online job application under the "Experience" area. To receive credit for the Bachelor'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 the Registrar's signature and school seal, with your application online at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission.

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).

Core Business Functions: Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Health Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration, Behavioral Science, Social Science, or a closely related field.

Health Program Manager II Definition: In the County of Los Angeles, a Health Program Manager II serves as a director or senior manager who has immediate charge of a large-sized (25+ employees) public health or social service program or comparably-sized segment of a major public health program within a public health department. A Public Health Program is defined as a program that protects health, prevents disease, and promotes health and well-being.

Management Experience Definition: Experience making major recommendations and taking actions that have a direct and substantial effect on the agency and the programs; developing and implementing policies, procedures, and guidelines; formulating short-term and long-term goals and objectives that have department-wide or program impact; directs and supervises staff through subordinate supervisors; allocates resources; formulates budgets; determines staff training needs.

Qualifications

• Experienced communicator with excellent oral and written skills.
• Demonstrated research and analytic skills.
• A Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Public Health, public policy, or related health/social service field or related discipline (desirable).

Credit will be given for the following desirable qualifications:

• Additional experience beyond the Selection Requirements at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Health Program Manager II.
• Experience working in health care program budget(s) and funding.
• Experience working in researching, analyzing, and making recommendations to executive management on the drivers of health inequities.
• Experience working with diverse partners and collaborators to promote public health or social service programs.

Examination Content

Once we have determined that you meet our selection requirements, the examination process will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based on application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire information submitted at the time of filing, weighted 100%. Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination to be added to the Eligible Register (hiring list).

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. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

Schedule

Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.