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Los Angeles County

CHIEF, PUBLIC HEALTH, ADMINISTRATION / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

FILING DATE:Friday, July 5, 2024 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.

EXAM NUMBER:

PH1070H-EA

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Chief Public Health, Administration 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 your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Chief Public Health, Administration.CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:The three positions allocable to this class will have responsibility for one of three administrative programs: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.

Direction of evaluation activities conducted to determine the effectiveness of programs and services conducted by the Department of Health Services 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.

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.The Chief, Public Health, Administration within the Office of the Health Officer serves as the Chief Advisor to the County Health Officer (Chief Advisor). The Chief Advisor is responsible for providing direct and high-level strategic, organizational, and operational assessments and advice to the County Health Officer (Health Officer), and as needed, to the Health Officer’s direct reports, other members of the Executive Office, and the Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Leadership Team. Further, the Chief Advisor supports activities directly related to the Health Officer’s legal authorities outlined in local and state laws and regulations, including issuance and implementation of local Health Officer Orders, declarations of local health emergencies, and other efforts aimed at controlling the spread of communicable disease or associated with environmental health and sanitation services and incidents. The Chief Advisor is also charged with additional duties as assigned by the County Health Officer. The Chief, Public Health, Administration reports to the County Health Officer within the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s Executive Office.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:OPTION I



PlanningA 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 — EvaluationA 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 DevelopmentA 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 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).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.Desirable QualificationsExtensive senior leadership experience in the public sector or in large service/community organizations, including analyzing and interpreting public policy and legislation.

Demonstrated understanding of the strategic issues facing DPH and the County.

Proven record of delivering quality work, including under tight time constraints.

Ability to self-manage, use initiative, and have a proven record of effectively working both independently and in a team environment.

Proven ability to work collaboratively and responsively in both government and non-government settings.

Sound knowledge of the DPH and Los Angeles County’s direction, policy priorities, planning and budgeting processes.

Expertise in leading senior management teams in a complex and demanding environment. Ability to identify risks and problems and work through solutions.

Proven leadership and decision-making skills.

Ability to work directly with senior managers, including on issues that require high levels of discretion.

Ability to think at high strategic level and manage through conflict.

Excellent communication skills – both written and oral – and ability to listen to instruction and follow-through correctly, including the ability to pass the intent of the instruction onto others in a context appropriate manner.

Successfully negotiate and influence; facilitate positive outcomes from complex situations.

Ability to generate confidence when dealing with the Health Officer, senior managers, staff, clients, and other partners.

EXAMINATION CONTENT: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 your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

_______________________________________________________________Application and Filing Information

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be filed

ONLINE ONLY.

Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination.

Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address.

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