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CHIEF RESEARCH ANALYST, BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

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CHIEF RESEARCH ANALYST, BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

Salary

$92,633.52 - $124,831.68 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

PH8974F-EA

Department

PUBLIC HEALTH

Opening Date

07/16/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

We welcome applications from anyone.

FIRST DATE OF FILING:

The application filing period will begin on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT) - Continuous.

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

EXAM NUMBER:

PH8974F-EA

The LA County Board of Supervisors recentlydeclared 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 County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Chief Research Analyst, Behavioral Sciences 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 Research Analyst, Behavioral Sciences.

DEFINITION:

Has principal responsibility for planning, developing and implementing research projects designed to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of department services, and to contribute to program policy decisions.

Essential Job Functions

+ Plans, initiates and develops studies of department operations.

+ Consults and advises on both existing and proposed research projects and incorporates methods of evaluation necessary for measures of effectiveness.

+ Establishes and maintains liaison with County departments, other government agencies and community agencies regarding research activities.

+ Conceives, develops and promotes special research projects; negotiates with funding agencies for financial support.

+ Evaluates information secured through studies and consultations and recommends new and revised programs.

+ Develops and recommends standards for evaluating programs and for preparing research reports.

+ Participates in policy discussions based on research studies and data compiled.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

OPTION I: A Ph.D. or other doctoral degree from an accredited* college or university with specialization in a field of the behavioral or social sciences -AND- Two (2) years' post doctorate research experience including responsibility for the design, evaluation and implementation of research projects in a behavioral or social science field.

OPTION II: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university in a field of the behavioral or social sciences and any combination of relevant education with experiences totaling six (6) years.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

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 Transcript(s), or Official Letter from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application to [email protected]. 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 U.S. standards. 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 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)

+ 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 will not be accepted 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.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

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

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Application and Filing Information

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be filed 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.

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. 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.

You 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.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. PT 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.

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.

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.

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).

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. The Department of Public Health is 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: (323) 659-6546

Department Contact E-mail: [email protected]

Exam Number: PH8974F-EA

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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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. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Please do not use "see resume and application", for this is not acceptable and credit will not be given. Please note that 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.

+ Yes, I understand the above information.

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This position works directly with individuals experiencing homelessness.

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

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OPTION I - EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Do you have a Ph.D. or other doctoral degree from an accredited* college or university with specialization in a field of the behavioral or social sciences?

* To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application to [email protected]. 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 U.S. standards. 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 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)

+ 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 will not be accepted 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.

+ Yes, I have attached a copy of my Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter to my application.

+ Yes, I will email a copy of my Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter within (7) calendar days of my application submission to [email protected].

+ No, I do not have a Ph.D. or other doctoral degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in a field of the behavioral or social sciences.

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If you answered Yes to the preceding question, please indicate the field of the degree (Behavioral or Social Science), degree specialization/tract/concentration, and the date the degree was awarded (MM/DD/YYYY).

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OPTION I - EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Please provide adetailed descriptionof your post doctorate research experience including responsibility for the design, evaluation and implementation of research projects in a behavioral or social science field.

If you have no experience, please indicate "No experience" below.

NOTE:Foreach experiencelisted, please provide the following information:

1.Name and Address of Employer

2.Position/Title Held

3.Date From: (MM/YYYY), Date To: (MM/YYYY)

4.Hours worked per week

5.Describe your duties 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 as a response.)

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OPTION II - EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university in a field of the behavioral or social sciences?

* To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application to [email protected]. 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 U.S. standards. 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 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)

+ 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 will not be accepted 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.

+ Yes, I have attached a copy of my Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter to my application.

+ Yes, I will email a copy of my Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter within (7) calendar days of my application submission to [email protected].

+ No, I do not have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university in a field of the behavioral or social sciences.

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If you answered Yes to the preceding question, please indicate the field of the degree (Behavioral or Social Science), degree specialization/tract/concentration, and the date the degree was awarded (MM/DD/YYYY).

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OPTION II - EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Please provide adetailed descriptionof your relevant education and/or experience.

If you have no experience, please indicate "No experience" below.

NOTE:Foreach experiencelisted, please provide the following information:

1.Name and Address of Employer

2.Position/Title Held

3.Date From: (MM/YYYY), Date To: (MM/YYYY)

4.Hours worked per week

5.Describe your duties 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 as a response.)

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County of Los Angeles

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Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov

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