ASSISTANT STAFF ANALYST, HEALTH SERVICES/EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

Type of Recruitment: OPEN COMPETITIVE – EMERGENCY Exam Number: b4595B-EA Filing Dates: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 9 a.m. (Pacific Time) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to close without prior notice. Department and Position Overview The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Assistant Staff Analyst, Health Services 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. Prior to the end of the initial work period, performance will be assessed; those who pass will be considered for permanent appointment. 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 problem resolution. Minimum Requirements Option I: Three 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: Two years of highly responsible administrative or staff experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Administrative Assistant III, Assistant Hospital Administrator I, Contract Program Auditor, or higher. Option III: One year of responsible staff experience in health care financial operations or in professional accounting. No out-of-class experience, or verification of experience letters (VOEL) will be accepted. Applicants must have the required experience at the time of filing. Special Requirements

• In the County of Los Angeles, staff capacity/Staff experience is defined as having work in an organization assisting and supporting administration in the operation of its function by doing research, analysis, and making recommendations to line managers on matters such as utilization of personnel, allocation of funds, workload fluctuations, and programs and procedures for accomplishing work objectives.
• * In the County of Los Angeles, highly responsible administrative is defined as experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and general management.
• ** In the County of Los Angeles, the level of Administrative Assistant III is defined as analyzes and makes recommendations for the solution of highly complex operating, budgetary and financing, and other management problems of an organization, and participates in the implementation of their solution.
• *** In the County of Los Angeles, the level of Assistant Hospital Administrator I is defined as assists in the administration of a County hospital by managing and coordinating the supporting services for the patient care programs of a small area of the hospital.
• **** In the County of Los Angeles, the level of 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 County contracts.

License and Physical Requirements A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class II – Light: Administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting up to 10 pounds and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Los Angeles