DISASTER SERVICES ANALYSTPrint (overnmentjobs.com/lacounty/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=2169598&sharedWindow=0)ApplyDISASTER SERVICES ANALYSTSalary$77,370.72
– $104,261.52 AnnuallyLocationLos Angeles County, CAJob TypeFull timeDepartmentHEALTH SERVICESJob NumberY1514D+ Description+ Benefits+ QuestionsPosition/Program InformationOpen Competitive Job OpportunityEXAM NUMBER:Y1514DFirst Day of Filing: April 9, 2021 at 8:00a.m.
(PT)
– Until the needs of the department are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD, UPDATE SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION, SPECIAL INFORMATION, IMPORTANT NOTES, AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICESThe Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation.
DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 26 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails.
Across the network of DHS’ directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 22,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 5 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 Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty.
In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County’s 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.MISSION:Our mission is to advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.DEFINITION:Conducts investigations, analyses, and special studies of the more difficult and complex problems, plans, and programs involved in disaster/emergency preparedness.Essential Job FunctionsInvestigates, analyzes, and makes recommendations concerning the more complex disaster/emergency preparedness problems, plans, and programs involving the County and its municipalities, private industry, and the general public.Participates in planning disaster/emergency preparedness projects and functions such as educational programs, training exercises, and other forms of preparedness.Supervises one or more clerical support positions where/when needed.Supervises County employees providing disaster/emergency services when necessary.Analyzes and interprets State and Federal regulations pertaining to disaster/emergency activities and advises County officials regarding compliance with such regulations.Consults with County officials and employees concerning disaster/emergency plans and activities, including the need for provision of mutual aid.Prepares reports and applications connected with Federal and State subventions for disaster/emergency preparedness planning, training, and operations.RequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Four (4) years of experience in a responsible administrative* or staff capacity**dealing with the investigation and solution of problems of organization, management, or coordination of governmental disaster or emergency services.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:+ Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following desirable qualifications:+ Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution in Emergency Management or closely related field.+ Disaster Services or Emergency Management experience in a healthcare or public health setting.+ Any additional experience in excess of the Minimum Requirements.PHYSICAL CLASS II
– LIGHT:Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting.
Considerable walking may be involved.LICENSE: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.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:* Experience in a responsible administrative capacity 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.**Experience in a staff capacity is defined as work performed to assist and support administration by doing research, analysis and making recommendations to line managers for the solutions of problems such as organization, utilization of personnel allocation of funds, workload and workload fluctuation, or programs and procedures for accomplishing work objectives.In order to receive credit for any type of college degree, such as a Bachelor’s degree or higher you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with you application, at the time of filing.
If you are unable to attach required/supporting documents during the application submission, you may email the documents to Tanisha Buggs at tbuggs@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your online application or you will not received credit.
Please include your name (as it appears on your online application), the exam title and exam number in the email message.No Out-of-Class experience will be accepted for this examination.Additional InformationEXAMINATION CONTENT:This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, training and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%.APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR ABOVE ON THIS EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE ADDED TO THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:Applications will be processed on an “as-received” basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.SPECIAL INFORMATION:Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.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.VACANCY INFORMATION:The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:How to ApplyApplications must be submitted online only.
We must receive your application from April 9, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.
(PT) to the last day of filing at 5:00 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 5:00 p.m.
(PT) deadline on the last day of filing 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.
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 at the top right of this posting.
You can also track the status of your application using this website.The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements.
Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position.
Please do not group your experience.
For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.IMPORTANT NOTES:+ All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification.+ We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made.+ Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.+ Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements.
Comments such as “See Résumé” or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected.SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:Please include your Social Security Number for reco