STAFF ANALYST, HEALTH/Community Programs

County of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Los Angeles is seeking to fill emergency Staff Analyst roles within Health Services and Community Programs. Candidates should have experience in organizational analysis and possess a valid California driver's license. This role supports addressing critical issues related to homelessness and health care, offering a chance to contribute to community welfare in a significant way.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience analyzing and making recommendations for organizational problems.
• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and recommend on department services and contracting.
• Negotiate grants and represent the department in contracts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Job description

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive - EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER: Y4593A-EA

FIRST DAY OF FILING: February 13, 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.

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.

Department of Health Services Community Programs (Housing for Health for Homelessness) and Office of Diversion and Reentry seek qualified candidates to fill emergency Staff Analyst, Health Services, and 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 Staff Analyst, Health Services and 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.

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

DEFINITION: Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations regarding the use and deployment of resources and the implementation and refinement of operations and programs having department-wide impact within the Department of Health Services.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class are restricted to the Department of Health Services administration and are distinguished by their responsibility for serving as technical experts and consultants to management in major health service areas.

• Analyzes department services and make recommendations on contracting-out for such services, develops Requests for Proposals as appropriate, receives and evaluates bids, selects vendors, and coordinates transition of County programs to private vendors.
• Researches and develops contracts with the private sector for the performance of major department-wide functions and services.
• Negotiates with state or federal agencies to obtain grant funds and to justify and persuade grantor officials to permit the expenditure of funds for purposes contrary to an original grant.
• Represents the department in negotiations with the state covering various provisions of health service contracts.
• Ensures that recommended changes in department programs and resolutions to operational problems increase the efficiency and effectiveness of deliverable services.
• May act as a team leader of other analysts.
• Performs special assignments and projects, as directed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Option I: Four (4) years of experience in a staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, program, procedure, budget or personnel.

Option II: One (1) year of highly responsible administrative or staff experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Assistant Staff Analyst, Health Services, 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.

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.