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CHIEF PHYSICIAN III

Salary

$246,132.00 - $377,904.00 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

PH5459C

Department

PUBLIC HEALTH

Opening Date

11/14/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

No out of class experience will be accepted.

EXAM NUMBER

PH5459C

FIRST DAY OF FILING

The application filing period will begin on December 17, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. (PT) – Continuous.

We will continue accepting applications until we determine it is no longer necessary. We may close the application filing window without prior notice.

This announcement is being reposted to reopen the filling period to allow additional application filing and to update the Application and Filing Information.

No withhold period will be allowed.

DEFINITION:

Incumbents in these positions are licensed physicians who direct the programs and activities of a very large medical organization.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

Positions allocable to this class have immediate responsibility for directing a major segment of Public Health Programs. The Chief Physician III works under minimal direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Incumbents must demonstrate considerable knowledge of the principles and practice of medicine with particular reference to treating mentally challenged, handicapped, chronically ill, and/or imprisoned patients; and of the principles of the development, implementation, and documentation of individualized care and treatment plans.

Essential Job Functions

+ Formulates or assists in formulating overall policies and in planning and directing of programs and activities of a very large and complex medical organization.

+ Has responsibility for such administrative aspects of the organization's medical program as budget preparation and control, personnel functions, procurement of equipment and supplies, and coordinating of the work with other organizational units and top management of the department.

+ Assigns, trains, and evaluates medical and related personnel.

+ Directs or assists in directing the training of interns, resident physicians, and medical and technical students in the work of the organization.

+ Directs inpatient and outpatient medical services.

+ Directs the establishment, improvement, or revision of the medical work or procedures of the organization to improve the level of care and service, or the utilization of personnel.

+ Plans, directs and supervises medical research and the presentation and review of findings.

+ Represents the department head at meetings involving other County departments, various public or private health agencies and other governmental agencies.

+ Directs activities of nursing, counseling, laboratory and related medical support personnel, as needed.

Requirements

SPECIALITY REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

A Master's Degree* in Public Health from an accredited school of Public Health and four years of medical administrative experience** in a public health agency in adult health, maternal and child health or preventive disease control -AND- certification by an American Specialty Board in a specialty*** related to the required medical administrative experience. One additional year of the required experience may be substituted for the Master's degree.

REQUIRED LICENSES:

California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.

+ Applicants who have the required California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of CaliforniaMUSTattach a legible copy of the certificate to the applicationat the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of application submission to [email protected]. or your application may be rejected as incomplete.

+ The required license and/or certificate must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.

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 Requirement Information:

*In order to receive credit for the Master's Degree , youmust 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 Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application at the time of filing, or e-mail to [email protected] within fifteen (15) 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 byThe National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) (https://www.naces.org/members) or theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) (https://aice-eval.org/members/) . (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information)

+ We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

**Medical Administrative Experience includes experience directing daily administrative, programmatic and/or strategic planning activities for a public health agency in adult health, maternal and child health, or preventable disease control.

*** Certification may be designated in one or more of the following specialties:

Family Practice

Internal Medicine

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Pediatrics

Preventive Medicine

Applicantsmustattach a legible photocopy of theirspecialty certificateapproved by the American Specialty Board to the application at the time of filing, or e-mail [email protected] fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected as incomplete. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Desirable Qualifications:

+ Credit will be given for additional work experience beyond the Specialty Requirements.

Additional Information

Examination Content:

Once we have determined that you meet our certification, license, and experience requirements, the examination process will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire information submitted at the time of filing weighted 100% .

Applicants must meet the Specialty Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (evaluation of experience) to be added on the Eligible Register (hiring list). Passing this examination and being added on the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

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.

Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.

Vacancy Information: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

Available Shift: Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Application and Filing Information:

Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or sent to [email protected] within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission.

Plan to submit your online application before the last day of filing 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 the County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Website (http://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.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applicants must submit their completed applications before the deadline the last day of filing. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Specialty Requirements as listed on this job bulletin. Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any relevant education, training, and job experience you include. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work and duties performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be REJECTED.

Important Notes:

+ Please note thatALLinformation supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject toVERIFICATIONat any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

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

+ FALSIFICATIONof any information may result inDISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.

+ UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom Class Specification(s) and/or Specialty Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOTbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned asINCOMPLETE and will not be accepted.

+ Comments such as"SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION"will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE.

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. Check the website for updated information athttps://lacountylibrary.org.

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

Do Not Share User ID, Email, And Password: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

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. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities 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.

Fair Chance Employer: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a 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).

Equal Employment Opportunity:It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.

Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726

Department Contact E-mail: [email protected]

California Relay Services Phone:(800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone:(800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

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/)

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Many important notifications including results notices will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please [email protected]@governmentjobs.comto your email address book 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 Los Angeles 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. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence.

+ I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

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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.CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY.

+ Please be advised that failure to provide the complete and correct information in your application and supplemental questionnaire may result in not accepting your application, even if you possess the qualifying experience or education.

+ Be specific as possible and include ALL information requested.

+ Comments such as "see resume or application"will notbe considered as a response.

All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

+ I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

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LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

Do you have a California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California?

If "YES" you MUST attach a legible copy of the certificate to the application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of the application submission to [email protected].

The required license and/or certificate MUST be current and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted licenses and/or certificates will NOT be accepted.

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+ No

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SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:

Do you have a A Master's Degree* in Public Health from an accredited school of Public Health?

If YES, youmustattach 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 Registrar's signature and school seal, to your application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission email [email protected].

NOTE:Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by theNational Association of Credential Evaluation Servicesor theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE)and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from accredited institutions of the United States.

+ Not applicable.

+ Yes, I have attached a copy of my degree, official transcript, or official letter with my application.

+ Yes, I will email a copy of my degree, official transcripts, or official letter within 15 days of my application submission to [email protected].

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SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:

Provide adetailed descriptionof your medical administrative experience** in a public health agency in adult health, maternal and child health or preventive disease control.

**Medical Administrative Experience includes experience directing daily administrative, programmatic and/or strategic planning activities for a public health agency in adult health, maternal and child health, or preventable disease control.

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SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:

Are you certified by an American Specialty Board in one or more of the following specialties?

+ Family Practice

+ Internal Medicine

+ Obstetrics and Gynecology

+ Pediatrics

+ Preventive Medicine

+ Yes

+ No

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SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list your specialty or specialties approved by the American Specialty Board. If "No", please indicate "Not Applicable".

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County of Los Angeles

Address

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Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov

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