The Special Assistant will report to the Senior Advisor to the Chief Deputy Director. Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Managing highly sensitive and complex Public Records Act requests for the Department; working with DPH programs and County Counsel to obtain and transmit sensitive information.
• Serving as the Administrative and Finance Liaison for the Office of the Chief Deputy Director; attending quarterly meetings and adjusting processes as needed; onboarding new employees and handling all administrative and human resources needs.
• Assisting in the analysis and research of solutions to administrative and budgetary challenges.
• Serving on high-priority workgroups and managing special assignments based on departmental needs.
• Managing the Chief Deputy Director's office in the absence of the Senior Advisor.
• Serving as a member of the DPH Safety Committee and as Building Emergency Coordinator for DPH headquarters.

MUST BE A COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES EMPLOYEE WHO HOLDS THE PAYROLL TITLE OF ASSISTANT STAFF ANALYST, HEALTH.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Public Health.
• Proven capacity for high-level critical and strategic thought; ability to process complex issues, identify potential challenges, and integrate various perspectives.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Established customer service skills.
• Proven ability to work well with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with eHR, NEOGOV, Performance Net, and other internal administrative systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook.