Los Angeles County
PRINCIPAL ANALYST, CEO - LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
EXAM NUMBER:
M0830D-RWhen to Submit Your Application:
Applications will be accepted beginning
May 21, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. (PT).
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.No withhold will be allowed for this examination.Type of Recruitment:
Open Competitive Job OpportunityWho We Are:
The County of Los Angeles is the largest employer in Southern California with over 112,000 employees across 36 departments and an operating budget of $36 billion. The County provides vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.The Opportunity:
We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill Principal Analyst, CEO positions within the Chief Executive Office’s Legislative Affairs Division. Under the general direction of a Manager, CEO, the position assists the Chief Executive Office to manage the County's administrative and financial affairs related to legislation.Position Responsibilities:Leads the pursuit of complex County-sponsored legislation at the Federal and/or State level.Collaborates in the selection and pursuit of complex co-sponsored legislation at the Federal and/or State level.Reviews State and/or Federally complex legislation and budget proposals by working directly with County departments to analyze the fiscal, programmatic, and service impact to the County in order to provide strategic recommendations on advocacy strategies to the Board of Supervisors and the Chief Executive Officer.Develops a list of the County’s highest legislative priorities and policies by collaborating with County departments and other internal stakeholders (e.g. Board of Supervisors, Commissions, Departmental Divisions).Updates the County's Federal and State Legislative Agendas by working with County departments to review existing agendas and to submit recommendations for changes to existing, new, and/or deletion of obsolete policies.Analyzes complex proposals by policy area in the Federal and State budgets by reviewing, evaluating, and reporting on all the items contained in each of the budgets by policy area (e.g. social services, health/mental health, public safety).Acts as a legislative advocate for the County by assisting in developing, managing and maintaining strategic partnerships with elected officials, government agencies and other external stakeholders (e.g. State Associations, Community Based Organizations).Prepares various correspondence related to legislative affairs and internal performance metrics.Serves as the County’s liaison to elected officials, legislative staff and government agencies at the local, State and Federal levels.Develops and administers training to County departments on the Federal and State legislative and budget process to ensure that County departments are effective and contributing partners in the advocacy efforts of the County.Requirements to Qualify:Three (3) years of experience at the level of Senior Analyst, CEO* analyzing and recommending solutions to problems in legislation and State and Federal budget proposals (e.g., tracking proposed legislation, determining impact of proposed legislation on an entity's programs and services, advocating at the State and Federal level for the support of measures that would enhance an entity's programs, revenues, operations, and services, and identifying State and Federal legislation and budget proposals which would negatively impact an entity's programs, finances and operations which the entity would oppose).Special Requirement Information:*
In the County of Los Angeles,
experience at the level of Senior Analyst, CEO
is gained in a central agency or corporate headquarter, working independently to provide professional staff support to the head of an organization in the planning, coordination, direction, and control of legislative analysis.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 Expectations:
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.Out-of-Class Experience will not be accepted for this examination.Our Assessment Process:
After meeting our requirements, we will evaluate your fitness for this opportunity using the following assessment:Part I:
Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted
75% , assessing:Deductive ReasoningProfessional PotentialAchievementCoping with UncertaintyResponsibilityWorking to High Quality StandardsWillingness to LearnMaintaining Good Working RelationshipsAnalyzing InformationLearning QuicklyGenerating New IdeasUsing Time EfficientlyAdapting to ChangeCandidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I in order to proceed to Part II - writing assessment.Part II:
A writing assessment, weighted
25% , assessing English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information.Candidates must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the exam in order to be placed on the eligible register. Candidates receiving a passing score will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of 6 months following the date of promulgation.Test Preparation:
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you prepare for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.Eligibility Information:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.Testing Accommodation:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.Please note that all information 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.
Falsification
of any information may result in
disqualification or rescission of appointment.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's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications.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 inequalities 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.
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M0830D-RWhen to Submit Your Application:
Applications will be accepted beginning
May 21, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. (PT).
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.No withhold will be allowed for this examination.Type of Recruitment:
Open Competitive Job OpportunityWho We Are:
The County of Los Angeles is the largest employer in Southern California with over 112,000 employees across 36 departments and an operating budget of $36 billion. The County provides vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.The Opportunity:
We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill Principal Analyst, CEO positions within the Chief Executive Office’s Legislative Affairs Division. Under the general direction of a Manager, CEO, the position assists the Chief Executive Office to manage the County's administrative and financial affairs related to legislation.Position Responsibilities:Leads the pursuit of complex County-sponsored legislation at the Federal and/or State level.Collaborates in the selection and pursuit of complex co-sponsored legislation at the Federal and/or State level.Reviews State and/or Federally complex legislation and budget proposals by working directly with County departments to analyze the fiscal, programmatic, and service impact to the County in order to provide strategic recommendations on advocacy strategies to the Board of Supervisors and the Chief Executive Officer.Develops a list of the County’s highest legislative priorities and policies by collaborating with County departments and other internal stakeholders (e.g. Board of Supervisors, Commissions, Departmental Divisions).Updates the County's Federal and State Legislative Agendas by working with County departments to review existing agendas and to submit recommendations for changes to existing, new, and/or deletion of obsolete policies.Analyzes complex proposals by policy area in the Federal and State budgets by reviewing, evaluating, and reporting on all the items contained in each of the budgets by policy area (e.g. social services, health/mental health, public safety).Acts as a legislative advocate for the County by assisting in developing, managing and maintaining strategic partnerships with elected officials, government agencies and other external stakeholders (e.g. State Associations, Community Based Organizations).Prepares various correspondence related to legislative affairs and internal performance metrics.Serves as the County’s liaison to elected officials, legislative staff and government agencies at the local, State and Federal levels.Develops and administers training to County departments on the Federal and State legislative and budget process to ensure that County departments are effective and contributing partners in the advocacy efforts of the County.Requirements to Qualify:Three (3) years of experience at the level of Senior Analyst, CEO* analyzing and recommending solutions to problems in legislation and State and Federal budget proposals (e.g., tracking proposed legislation, determining impact of proposed legislation on an entity's programs and services, advocating at the State and Federal level for the support of measures that would enhance an entity's programs, revenues, operations, and services, and identifying State and Federal legislation and budget proposals which would negatively impact an entity's programs, finances and operations which the entity would oppose).Special Requirement Information:*
In the County of Los Angeles,
experience at the level of Senior Analyst, CEO
is gained in a central agency or corporate headquarter, working independently to provide professional staff support to the head of an organization in the planning, coordination, direction, and control of legislative analysis.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 Expectations:
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.Out-of-Class Experience will not be accepted for this examination.Our Assessment Process:
After meeting our requirements, we will evaluate your fitness for this opportunity using the following assessment:Part I:
Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted
75% , assessing:Deductive ReasoningProfessional PotentialAchievementCoping with UncertaintyResponsibilityWorking to High Quality StandardsWillingness to LearnMaintaining Good Working RelationshipsAnalyzing InformationLearning QuicklyGenerating New IdeasUsing Time EfficientlyAdapting to ChangeCandidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I in order to proceed to Part II - writing assessment.Part II:
A writing assessment, weighted
25% , assessing English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information.Candidates must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the exam in order to be placed on the eligible register. Candidates receiving a passing score will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of 6 months following the date of promulgation.Test Preparation:
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you prepare for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.Eligibility Information:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.Testing Accommodation:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.Please note that all information 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.
Falsification
of any information may result in
disqualification or rescission of appointment.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's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications.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 inequalities 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.
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