CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
This is the entry-level class in the Health Program Analyst Series.  Positions allocable to this classification are located in the departments of Mental Health and Public Health and perform routine-to-difficult program work that is directly related to the department's core mission or business, rather than an auxiliary or support function.  Factors affecting allocation of positions in the Health Program Analyst Series include but are not limited to scope and complexity of program/clinic, program budget, number and size of contracts, and size and composition of clinical, professional, and support staff.

Positions allocated to the Department of Public Health typically report to and receive supervision from a higher level program analyst. Positions are distinguished by responsibility for performing assignments within the key functional areas of a public health program, such as program and policy development, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Positions in the Health Program Analyst Series are distinguished from positions allocated to perform contract development and administration activities as part of a centralized departmental contracting function.  Health Program Analyst I is distinguished from Health Program Analyst II in that the latter carries out complex and difficult assignments in support of program operations of a medium- to large-sized clinic or a comparably-sized Countywide program; or performs assignments of this nature as part of a centralized, departmental program support function.

These positions require working knowledge of principles of program administration, organization, and planning; methodologies, concepts, and practices of human services program development, support, and evaluation; and the ability to collect, evaluate, and synthesize data, draw conclusions, and formulate recommendations in connection with community health programs; interpret Federal, State, and County legislative regulations and mandates; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, community members, and other public and private agencies; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of health-focused programs.

• Assists with the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program policies, goals, and objectives.

• Assists with the development and preparation of grants and ensures compliance with grant requirements.

• Assists with the coordination, planning and development of budgets for programs; assists with the monitoring of established budgets.

• Evaluates contract activities related to compliance, service delivery, operations, and budgets for quality assurance.

• Gathers and analyzes information pertaining to the project or program including overall evaluation and prepares a variety of reports and correspondence related to the program.

• Assists in formulating and presenting recommendations to management for program modifications or corrective action based on program evaluations.

• Coordinates and participates in focus groups with clients regarding quality of care issues.

• Assists in the development and implementation of community action plans, and aides in the policy passage and implementation process.

• May represent or advocate for the needs and rights of clients at hearings or meetings with service providers.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor's Degree or higher from an *accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department such as:  Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Health Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration, Behavioral Science, Social Science, Community Health Education, Administration/Management or a closely related field.

You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the "Experience" area.

*ACCREDITATION: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. 

Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information)  
In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's and Master's degree or higher,  you must include a legible copy of each degree by providing one of the following:  Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded with Registrar's signature and/or school seal with your online  application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov.

 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:  
Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications beyond the required experience:

• A Master's degree or higher from an *accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department, if the degree was not used to meet the education or experience requirement.

• Additional work experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of **Management Analyst performing assignments in ***mental health or public health program analysis

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon the application, and desirable qualifications weighted 100%.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added onto the register of eligible candidates.  

Passing this examination (evaluation of training and experience) and being added to the Eligible Register (hiring list) does not guarantee an offer of employment.
  
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: 
  
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. 
  
Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the register of eligible candidates accordingly. 

VACANCY INFORMATION: 
The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. 

AVAILABLE SHIFT:  Any, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. 
  
  
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 which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.  
 
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: 
Applications must be submitted ONLINE ONLY. We must receive your application starting from September 10, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. (PT) to 1:30 p.m. (PT).  Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.  

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 1:30 p.m. (PT) deadline on September 10,  2021, to ensure you have sufficient time to verify your email address. You may be required to verify your email address before the application can be submitted by entering a six-digit code sent to your email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts.  This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
  

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
 
Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED. 

• Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and 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.
• Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.
• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
• Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted.
• Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE.