SENIOR STAFF ANALYST, HEALTH/ EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

About the role

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand its response to help all who are affected. We are seeking qualified and passionate individuals to assist in addressing issues such as housing, mental health, and substance use. The Department of Mental Health is looking to fill emergency Senior 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. Before the end of the initial work period, performance will be assessed (weighted 100%); successful candidates will be considered for permanent appointment to Senior Staff Analyst, Health.

Department Contact: Heleodora "Lola" Sacks, Exam Analyst, Phone: (323) 705-4072 or (213) 972-7034, Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov. ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 705-4072, Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2922, California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, assigns, and coordinates the work of a staff of analysts serving as technical experts and consultants to management in major health service areas.
• Has immediate responsibility for the orientation, training, development, and evaluation of employees supervised.
• Reviews work for thoroughness, soundness of recommendations, and compliance with applicable standards, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Confers with administrators and with representatives of other jurisdictions and agencies to discuss new and ongoing programs and to exchange information.
• Supervises and participates in studies of complex and difficult problem areas.
• Supervises and participates in the implementation of recommended procedures and programs.

Requirements

• One year of highly responsible and complex administrative or staff experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Supervising Administrative Assistant III, Assistant Hospital Administrator II, Staff Analyst, Health, or higher.
• Must meet the above requirement(s) at time of filing to be appointed to any vacancies 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 and some bending, stooping, or squatting; considerable ambulation may be involved.

Special Requirement Information: In the County of Los Angeles, “highly responsible and complex administrative or staff experience” is defined as the senior level with extensive knowledge of the program‑related area, processes and procedures, and experience in a specific subject matter. “Supervising Administrative Assistant III” plans and supervises staff engaged in analyzing and making recommendations for solutions to problems of organization, budget, systems and procedures, program, facilities acquisition, general management and personnel in a very large department with very complex programs. “Assistant Hospital Administrator II” assists in the administration of a County hospital by managing and coordinating supporting services for patient care programs of a moderate‑sized area of the hospital. “Staff Analyst, Health” researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations regarding the use and deployment of resources and the implementation and refinement of operations and programs having department‑wide impact.