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PROGRAM MANAGER III, HEALTH SERVICES

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PROGRAM MANAGER III, HEALTH SERVICES

Salary

$96,829.20 - $130,489.20 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

PH0979C

Department

PUBLIC HEALTH

Opening Date

07/15/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

PH0979C

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from anyone!

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

We will be accepting online applications on Thursday, July 17, 2025 , at 8:30 a.m. (PT) - Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified applicants.

No out-of-class experience will be accepted.

CHECK OUT OUR OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!

We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country, including diverse healthcare choices, and strong retirement plans. For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

We are looking for someone who provides administrative coordination and management direction to a staff of professional personnel involved in the provision of services to the public through a highly specialized departmental program, or a program providing services of a sensitive nature.

For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Program Manager III (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066060?keywords=program%20manager%20III&pagetype=classSpecifications)

Essential Job Functions

+ Formulates and develops plans, policies and projects for the program.

+ Directs the work of the non-professional staff and coordinates the activities of the professional and technical staff in implementing the policies and goals of the program, including the development of new methods and procedures for the implementation of program goals.

+ Directs the recruitment and hiring of non-professional personnel, assists in the review of candidates for professional positions.

+ Maintains liaison with various agencies and or organizations including County departments, local, state and federal agencies, community agencies, and other concerned organizations and parties, public and private.

+ Prepares grant requests, develops budget requests, maintains fiscal control and directs maintenance of an accounting system for reporting and auditing purposes.

+ Provides guidance and direction in the identification of outside revenue and proposal strategies; establishes negotiation parameters and the framework for grants administration and contracts management.

+ Directs the development of contracts with public and private agencies, and the monitoring of contractor performance.

+ Serves as the departments contact person, and chief spokesperson for outside agencies on program activities.

+ Responds to the media and public inquiries on program services and related issues.

+ Directs the development of policy recommendations on issues affecting the program, for consideration by the Board of Supervisors.

+ Directs development of statistical and accounting procedures, and insures that adequate reporting systems are set up to meet established requirements for funding and adequate program evaluation.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

OPTION I: Graduation from an accredited college*.

- AND -

Five (5) years experience managing or assisting in managing a program in a metropolitan setting which provides services to the public; or a large fiscal or human resources operation, or a highly specialized staff operation including supervision of first line supervisors budget preparation and control, and general administrative systems and procedures.

Only underOption I will a Master's degree* in public administration, business administration, public health administration or hospital administration from an accredited graduate school will be accepted for one (1) year of the required experience.

OPTION II:Two (2) years experience as an Administrative Assistant III (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066201?keywords=administrative%20assistant%20III&pagetype=classSpecifications) **.

OPTION III:One (1) year's experience as a Program Manager II (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064621?keywords=program%20manager%20II&pagetype=classSpecifications) **.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License.

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:

*To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution withinfifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application/the end of the filing period. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to the U.S. standards. Please submit documentation [email protected] indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.Please note, to receive credit for both your Bachelor's and Master's, you must provide copies of both degrees within the timeframe mentioned above.

+ For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812\_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\_PPG\_123\_ACE\_Resource\_Guide.pdf .

+ Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The 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).

+ Official Transcript is 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 may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.

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

** To qualify applicants must have County status in the specified class, as evidenced by holding or having held such payroll title in the service of Los Angeles County for the required amount of time to qualify.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

+ Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This assessment type will evaluate the education and experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system worth 100% of your total score.

Candidates must meet the Requirements to Qualify and must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment in order to be added on the Eligible Register.

Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION andVACANCY INFORMATION:

Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on the Eligible Register list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months . We will use this Eligible Register list to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS .

Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the Eligible Register accordingly.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Any, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

HOW TO APPLY:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

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 at https://lacountylibrary.org.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

DO NOT SHARE USER ID 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.

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

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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] and [email protected] to 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.

Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or rescheduling of an exam component (if applicable).

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

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This Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is to be completed by all applicants for this examination. The information you provide on your application and on this Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.

Please read each question carefully and be as specific as possible when answering by including all the information requested; please do not COPY AND PASTE all your Duties as stated in the application under the Work Experience section, from your resume, and/or from the Class Specifications. In doing so, your application will be rejected as INCOMPLETE.

It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. The experience you claim in this Supplemental Questionnaire MUST be consistent with the experience listed in your application. 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.

You certify that the information provided is accurate, and you are aware that the information on the application, attachments, and Supplemental Questionnaire is subject to verification at any time during the examination and hiring process. You also understand that any false statements may result in disqualification or dismissal.

+ Yes, I understand the above information and instructions

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Which of the following best describes your qualifications for this examination?

+ OPTION I: Graduation from an accredited college. - AND - Five (5) years experience managing or assisting in managing a program in a metropolitan setting which provides services to the public; or a large fiscal or human resources operation, or a highly specialized staff operation including supervision of first line supervisors budget preparation and control, and general administrative systems and procedures. A Master's degree* in public administration, business administration, public health administration or hospital administration from an accredited graduate school will be accepted for one (1) year of the required experience.

+ OPTION II: Two (2) years experience as an Administrative Assistant III.

+ OPTION III: One (1) year's experience as a Program Manager II.

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OPTION I EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Do you have a degree* from an accredited college or university?

*In order to receive credit for any type of college or university course work you must 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, with your application online at the time of filing or withinfifteen (15)calendar days from application submission to [email protected] or your application may be rejected.

+ Yes, I have attached a copy of my degree with my application.

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

+ No, I do not possess a degree from an accredited college or university.

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OPTION I EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Please describe in detailyour experience managing or assisting in managing a program in a metropolitan setting which provides services to the public; or a large fiscal or human resources operation, or a highly specialized staff operation including supervision of first line supervisors budget preparation and control, and general administrative systems and procedures.

If you do not have experience please indicate"Not Applicable".

NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information:

a)Employer's Name and Address

b)Position/Title held

c)Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY)

d)Hours Worked per Week

e)Describe experience/responsibilities in detail.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered a response.

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OPTION I EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Do you have a Master's degree* in public administration, business administration, public health administration or hospital administration from an accredited graduate school?

Only under Option I will a Master's degree* in public administration, business administration, public health administration or hospital administration from an accredited graduate school will be accepted for one (1) year of the required experience.

+ Yes, I have attached a copy of my degree with my application.

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

+ No, I do not possess a Master's degree* in public administration, business administration, public health administration or hospital administration from an accredited graduate school.

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OPTION II EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Please describe in detailyour experience as an Administrative Assistant III**. **To qualify applicants must have County status in the specified class, as evidenced by holding or having held such payroll title in the service of Los Angeles County for the required amount of time to qualify.

If you do not have experience please indicate"Not Applicable".

NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information:

a)Employer's Name and Address

b)Position/Title held

c)Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY)

d)Hours Worked per Week

e)Describe experience/responsibilities in detail.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered a response.

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OPTION III EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Please describe in detailyour experience as a Program Manager II**. **To qualify applicants must have County status in the specified class, as evidenced by holding or having held such payroll title in the service of Los Angeles County for the required amount of time to qualify.

If you do not have experience please indicate"Not Applicable".

NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information:

a)Employer's Name and Address

b)Position/Title held

c)Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY)

d)Hours Worked per Week

e)Describe experience/responsibilities in detail.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered a response.

Required Question

Employer

County of Los Angeles

Address

**************

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov

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