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MANAGEMENT ANALYST/EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

Salary

$74,381.52 - $100,230.72 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

b1848H-EA

Department

MENTAL HEALTH

Opening Date

09/13/2024

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Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER

b1848H-EA

FILING START DATE

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 9 a.m. (Pacific Time)

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to close without prior notice

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/176661.pdf) , 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 Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Management Analyst 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 Management Analyst.

Essential Job Functions

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Researches information by identifying, locating and extracting relevant data and information (e.g., by reading, collecting, downloading, interviewing) from varied sources (e.g., Internet search engines, library materials, government and technical reports, knowledgeable individuals) in order to obtain sufficient, valid and reliable data for analysis and decision making purposes.

Compiles information by grouping and/or categorizing the information (e.g., in tables, spreadsheets, data files) in meaningful ways in order to facilitate analysis.

Analyzes information using qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods in order to understand and draw fact-based conclusions, often from large amounts of information; identifies issues and problems requiring additional research and study and takes appropriate action to ensure sound study results.

Develops and/or recommends the development of policies, programs, or procedures to address problems or improve operations by applying the results of research and analysis of pertinent information in order to ensure the highest likelihood of success.

Prepares a variety of documents (e.g., reports, business correspondence, memoranda), adapting formats suitable to the purpose and using relevant software programs (e.g., word processing, desktop publishing, presentation) in order to effectively communicate information to various audiences (e.g., departmental personnel, members of the public, governing boards).

Interacts with a variety of individuals (e.g., vendors, managers, representatives of external agencies/organizations) when participating in meetings, mediating disputes, making presentations, providing advice and/or consultation services, etc. in order to communicate information, share ideas, present recommended solutions, gain agreement and coordinate activities.

Coordinates activities, such as those of contractors, consultants, outside agencies, etc. to ensure that programs are successfully planned, implemented, and/or evaluated.

Monitors processes and programs by gathering and analyzing relevant information in order to ensure that processes are capable and stable, and that programs are proceeding as intended.

Evaluates program effectiveness by comparing outcomes to goals in order to determine whether to continue or modify the program.

Performs various administrative duties (e.g., creating and maintaining files; formatting standard documents; receiving, processing, and routing documents) by appropriately applying Federal and State laws, County and local ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures in order to ensure all work done complies with established guidelines and requirements.

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Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Option 1: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university -AND- Two years of experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments that involved researching, analyzing and synthesizing data, as well as recommending solutions to problems related to administrative or program support functional areas**.

Option 2: A Master's degree or higher from an accredited* college or university in a discipline related to core administrative areas such as contract development and administration or human resources; health programs analysis; or in a discipline related to the core business function or mission of the department.

Option 3: Four years of experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments which involved researching, analyzing and synthesizing data, as well as recommending solutions to problems related to administrative or program support functional areas**.

YouMUSTmeet the above requirement(s) at time of filing in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

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:

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 REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:

*In order to receive credit for any college or university course, or any type of college or university degree, or any certificates, such as Bachelor's or higher, you must include alegible copy of theofficial diploma, or official transcriptsfrom the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at thetime of filingor within 7 calendar days of filing.

+ 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 (https://www.naces.org/) orthe Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (http://aice-eval.org/) (AICE). See Employment Information under Accreditation Information.

Official Transcript 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 transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and; therefore, will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete or rejected.

NOTE: if you are unable to attach the required documents with your application online, you may e-mail them to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. In the "Subject" of the e-mail please type theExam Number and Exam Title.

**Experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments which involved researching, analyzing and synthesizing data, as well as recommending solutions to problems related to administrative or program support functional areas is gained at the level of Los Angeles County class ofManagement Assistant or higher.

Additional Information

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 period, you will be assessed on your work performance.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on the top right corner of the screen.

Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (e.g. Official Transcripts, Resume, etc.) as attachment(s) during application submission, or send by email to [email protected] within 7 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in t he spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, provide the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected] as well as [email protected] and [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

+ Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.

+ FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.

+ Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification, Minimum Requirements, and/or Special Requirement Information serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so, your application will be REJECTED as INCOMPLETE.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE:

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

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 candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

Department Contact Name: Celia Yeung, Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: 323-705-4249 or 213-972-7034

Department Contact Email: [email protected]

ADA Coordinator Phone:323-705-4249

Teletype Phone:800-899-4099

California Relay Services Phone:800-735-2922

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Revised January 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

01

The information you provide on this Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this Supplemental Questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. Please read each question carefully and be as specific as possible when answering the questions by including all the information requested.

+ Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

02

This position works to support the County's response to the homelessness emergency.

+ Yes, I understand and willing to perform all necessary work duties.

03

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected] as well as [email protected] and [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records.

+ Yes

04

Which of the following options BEST describes your qualifying experience?

+ OPTION I: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university -AND- Two years of experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments that involved researching, analyzing and synthesizing data, as well as recommending solutions to problems related to administrative or program support functional areas**.

+ OPTION II: A Master's degree or higher from an accredited* college or university in a discipline related to core administrative areas such as contract development and administration or human resources; health programs analysis; or in a discipline related to the core business function or mission of the department.

+ OPTION III: Four years of experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments which involved researching, analyzing and synthesizing data, as well as recommending solutions to problems related to administrative or program support functional areas.

+ I do not have any of the required options.

05

How many years of experience do you have performing basic to routine analytical assignments which involved researching, analyzing and synthesizing data, as well as recommending solutions to problems related to administrative or program support functional areas at the County of Los Angeles Management Assistant level?

+ No experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 4 years

+ 4 years or more

06

Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited university or college? *In order to receive credit for any degree, such as a Bachelor's or Master's, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows degree has been conferred and the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. Note: Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. (See Accreditation Information under Employment Information).

+ Yes, I have attached proof of my Bachelor's degree or higher to my online application.

+ Yes, I will email proof of my Bachelor's degree or higher to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days.

+ No, I do not have a Bachelor's Degree or higher.

07

Describe your experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments that involved researching, analyzing and synthesizing data, as well as recommending solutions to problems related to administrative or program support functional areas at the level of County of Los Angeles Management Assistant. Please ensure to include the following information:

Please be as specific as possible when answering by including all the information requested; It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. Please do not use "see resume", this is not an acceptable response and credit will not be given.

EMPLOYER/COUNTY DEPARTMENT UNIT

PAYROLL TITLE

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: FROM (mm/dd/yy) - TO (mm/dd/yy)

NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK

NAME AND CONTACT NUMBER(S) OF DIRECT SUPERVISOR(S)

COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES If you do not have any experience under this option, please write "DOES NOT APPLY"

08

If you indicated YES to the possessing a Master's degree from an accredited university or college, please select the area of specialization in which the degree was awarded.

+ Business Administration

+ Public Administration

+ Healthcare Administration

+ Public Health

+ Human Resources

+ Law

+ Other

+ Not Applicable

09

Which area(s) are you willing to work in AND have at least one (1) or more years of experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments that involved researching, analyzing, and synthesizing data, as well as recommending solutions to related problems at the level of County of Los Angeles Management Assistant? Check all that applies.

+ Human Resources (HR)

+ HR - Classification/Compensation

+ HR - Employee and Labor Relations

+ HR - Exams

+ HR - Performance Management

+ HR - Personnel Operations

+ HR - Selections & Recruitment

+ HR - Workers' Compensation/Return-to-Work

+ Budget & Finance

+ Contract Administration

+ Fiscal & Compliance Audits

+ Mental Health/Public Health Programs

+ Veteran Base Services

+ I am not willing to work in AND I do not have AT LEAST 1 or more years of experience in any of the above areas.

10

If you indicated that you have relevant experience in Question #9, you MUST provide ALL of the following:

Please do not indicate "see resume", this is not an acceptable response and credit will not be given.

EMPLOYER/COUNTY DEPARTMENT UNIT

PAYROLL TITLE

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: FROM (mm/dd/yy) - TO (mm/dd/yy)

NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK

NAME AND CONTACT NUMBER(S) OF DIRECT SUPERVISOR(S)

COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES If you do not have any experience under this option, please write "DOES NOT APPLY"

11

Are you proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)?

+ Yes

+ No

12

Do you have ASL certification? Please attach a legible copy of your certificate to your application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach your certificate, please email your certificate to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.

+ Yes, I have attached ASL certification to my online application.

+ Yes, I will email ASL certification to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days.

+ No, I do not have ASL certification.

13

Do you have a County bilingual certification for ASL? Please attach a legible copy of your certificate to your application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach your certificate, please email your certificate to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.

+ Yes, I have attached a County bilingual certification for ASL to my online application.

+ Yes, I will email a County bilingual certification for ASL to [email protected] within seven (7).

+ No, I do not have a County bilingual certification for ASL.

Required Question

Employer

County of Los Angeles

Address

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Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov

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