ASSISTANT STAFF ANALYST, HEALTH SERVICES/COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

County of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services seeks an Emergency Assistant Staff Analyst in Health Services Community Programs to support homelessness initiatives. This is an open competitive - emergency recruitment, with an initial period up to 90 days and a pathway to permanent appointment upon successful evaluation.

Under the classification, you will analyze and advise on budget, staffing, and program operations, developing recommendations to improve resources and service delivery

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in a staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, program, procedure, budget, or personnel.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the budget planning for major health service programs and departments.
• Analyzes preliminary budget requests; conducts studies of line budget units' previous financial performance and cost effectiveness; performs revenue forecasts; and prepares findings and budget recommendations to management.
• Develops annual budget for assigned Department of Health Services line budget units; monitors the unit's expenditures against the plans; and prepares summaries of financial activities to keep management informed of financial condition.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and makes recommendations for organizing, staffing, financing, and the operation of major new departmental functions or major modifications of existing programs.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and makes recommendations on purchasing, leasing, equipping, and space planning of major departmental facilities.
• Conducts management studies of component organizations of the department to determine if acceptable management practices are being used and departmental policies enforced to assess organization, staffing, and financing; to define and report problem areas; and to develop recommendations for the solution of problems uncovered.

Skills

Budget analysis

Administrative analysis

Program evaluation

Job description

Position/Program Information

Type Of Recruitment

Open Competitive - EMERGENCY

Exam Number

Y4595A-EA

First Day Of Filing

February 6, 2025, AT 12:30 p.m., PT

This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

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.

Department of Health Services Community Programs, Office of Diversion and Reentry seek qualified candidates to fill emergency Assistant Staff Analyst, Health Services Community Programs 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 your initial work period ends, 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 as Assistant Staff Analyst in Health Services Community Programs.

About Los Angeles County Department Of Health Services

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second-largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals, as well as its expanded network of community partner clinics, DHS annually provides direct care to over 500,000 patients, employs more than 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget exceeding $8.4 billion.

Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.

For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov

The Mission

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

Definition

Assists in research and analysis and makes recommendations regarding using and deploying resources and implementing and refining operations and programs within the Department of Health Services.

Classification Standards

Positions allocable to this class are restricted to the Department of Health Services. They are distinguished by their responsibility for organizing and carrying out their assignments with relative independence from supervision. Incumbents analyze and make recommendations for the effective use of resources and personnel, implementing and improving programs and operations, and refining management practices and policies having department-wide impact. Incumbents work out their analyses and recommendations without assistance before submitting them to the supervisor for discussion and review. Once these are approved, the incumbents proceed with considerable independence and function in all aspects of the assignment within the limits of acceptable practices and administrative policy. Positions in this class also perform special assignments and projects as directed.

Essential Job Functions

• Participates in the budget planning for major health service programs and departments.
• Analyzes preliminary budget requests; conducts studies of line budget units' previous financial performance and cost effectiveness; performs revenue forecasts; and prepares findings and budget recommendations to management.
• Develops annual budget for assigned Department of Health Services line budget units; monitors the unit's expenditures against the plans; and prepares summaries of financial activities to keep management informed of financial condition.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and makes recommendations for organizing, staffing, financing, and the operation of major new departmental functions or major modifications of existing programs.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and makes recommendations on purchasing, leasing, equipping, and space planning of major departmental facilities.
• Conducts management studies of component organizations of the department to determine if acceptable management practices are being used and departmental policies enforced to assess organization, staffing, and financing; to define and report problem areas; and to develop recommendations for the solution of problems uncovered.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

Option I

Three (3) years of experience in a staff capacity* analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, program, procedure, budget, or personnel.

- OR -

Option II

Two (2) years of highly responsible administrative or staff experience at the level of an Administrative Assistant III**, Assistant Hospital Administrator I***, Contract Program Auditor****, or higher.

You MUST meet one of the above requirements to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

License

A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light

This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring a 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

• Staff capacity is defined as work that includes assisting and supporting administration by doing research, analysis, and making recommendations to line managers on matters such as utilization of personnel, allocation of funds, workload and workload fluctuations, and program and procedures for accomplishing work objectives.
• Experience at the level of Administrative Assistant III is defined as: defines, analyzes, and makes recommendations for the solution of highly complex operating, budgetary and financing, and other management problems of a department, and participates in the implementation of their solution.
• Experience at the level of Assistant Hospital Administrator I is defined as: assists in the administration of a hospital by managing and coordinating the supporting services for the patient care programs of a small area of the hospital.
• Experience at the level of a Contract Program Auditor is defined as: conducts program evaluation audits of hospitals, day-care centers and related health facilities to ensure that appropriate quality of care is maintained by private agencies with contracts.

Additional Information

Our Assessment Process

Before the end of 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.

Eligibility Information

Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.

Vacancy Information

The current vacancies are to be filled within Community Programs.

Available Shift

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Application & Filing Information

Applications must be filed online only.

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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.

No Sharing User Id And Password

All applicants must file their applications 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.

Fair Chance Initiative

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 exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

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 Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE

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CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE

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DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Sylvia Jaimez, Exam Analyst

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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 at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY.

Please read each question carefully and 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.

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

You certify that the information provided is accurate, and you are aware that the information on the 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 have read and understand the above information and instructions.

01

This position works directly with individuals experiencing homelessness.

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

02

Do you have Three (3) years of experience in a staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, program, procedure, budget or personnel.

• Yes
• No

03

Please describe your experience in a staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, procedure, program, budget, or personnel.

NOTE:

1. Name and Address of Employer
2. Position /Title held
3. Dates of Employment: (MM/YYYY) to (MM/YYYY)
4. Hours Worked per week
5. Detailed description of your experience

If you do not have such experience, Indicate "NO Experience".

04

Do you have two (2) years of highly responsible administrative or staff experience at the level of an Administrative Assistant III, Assistant Hospital Administrator I, Contract Program Auditor, or higher.

• Yes
• No

05

Please describe your experience of highly responsible administrative or staff experience at the level of an Administrative Assistant III, Assistant Hospital Administrator I, Contract Program Auditor, or higher.

NOTE:

1. Name and Address of Employer
2. Position /Title held
3. Dates of Employment: (MM/YYYY) to (MM/YYYY)
4. Hours Worked per week
5. Detailed description of your experience

If you do not have such experience, Indicate "NO Experience".

06

The below information will be captured and used to withhold applicants from the eligible list when appropriate. Do you hold permanent County of Los Angeles status with this payroll title?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question