SENIOR STAFF ANALYST, HEALTH

County of Los Angeles; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Staff Analyst, Health within the Department of Public Health. The role supervises a team of analysts delivering technical and consultative support to management across major health service areas.

The position emphasizes orientation, training, and evaluation of staff, with oversight of analyses, program recommendations, and cross-jurisdiction collaboration.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of highly responsible and complex experience at the level of Supervising Administrative Assistant III, Assistant Hospital Administrator II, Staff Analyst, Health or higher.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, assigns, and coordinates the work of a staff of analysts serving as technical experts and consultants to management in major health service areas.
• Orientates, trains, develops, and evaluates employees supervised.
• Reviews work for thoroughness and soundness of recommendations and compliance with standards.
• Confer with administrators and with representatives of other jurisdictions and agencies to discuss programs and exchange information.
• Supervises and participates in studies of complex and difficult problem areas.
• Supervises and participates in the implementation of recommended procedures and programs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Health programs

Policy analysis

Job description

EXAM NUMBER: PH4594M

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: We welcome applications from anyone!

FILING PERIOD

The application filing period will begin on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT). Applications must be received by, or before 1:59 p.m. (PT) on Monday, October 19, 2026. Applications received after 1:59 p.m. (PT), will not be considered.

No Out-of-Class Experience will be accepted.

WHY WORK FOR US?

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 pursuing qualified candidates to fill Senior Staff Analyst, Health positions within the Department of Public Health. We are looking for someone who supervises a team of analysts providing technical and consultative service to management in major health service areas. For more information, please view the classification specification Senior Staff Analyst, Health

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, organizes, assigns, and coordinates the work of a staff of analysts serving as technical experts and consultants to management in major health service areas.
• Has immediate responsibility for the orientation, training, development, and evaluation of employees supervised.
• Reviews work for thoroughness, soundness of recommendations, and compliance with applicable standards, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Confers with administrators and with representatives of other jurisdictions and agencies to discuss new and ongoing programs and to exchange information.
• Supervises and participates in studies of complex and difficult problem areas.
• Supervises and participates in the implementation of recommended procedures and programs.

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

Two (2) years of highly responsible* and complex** experience at the level*** of the County of Los Angeles class of Supervising Administrative Assistant III, Assistant Hospital Administrator II, Staff Analyst, Health or higher.

LICENSE

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

PHYSICAL CLASS

2 - 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

Highly responsible experience is defined as experience at the senior level with extensive knowledge of program related area, processes and procedures, and experience in a specific subject matter.

Complex experience is defined as work that requires a significantly greater degree of originality, innovation, critical thinking, resourcefulness, and conceptualization.

You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional experience beyond the Requirements to Qualify.

EXAMINATION CONTENT

This assessment type will evaluate the experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system.

This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Requirements and Desirable Qualification.

Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the list.

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

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION & VACANCY INFORMATION: Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the eligible list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT

Any, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

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.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

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DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Department Contact Name: DPH Examinations & Recruitment Unit

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Exam Number: PH4594M

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