SENIOR ANALYST, CEO
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SENIOR ANALYST, CEO
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Salary $8,497.00
– $11,451.00 Monthly$101,964.00
– $137,412.00 Annually
Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER:
M0829Y-R
FILING DATES APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED STARTING FEBRUARY 26, 2021 AT 8:00 A.M (PT) The first review of applications will take place on March 12, 2021.
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
BENEFIT INFORMATION:
The County of Los Angeles offers an excellent benefits package which includes a Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, matched 401(k) Savings and Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans, 12 paid Holidays, 10 paid leave days and an option to buy one to 20 more, and flexible work schedules.
DEFINITION:
Under the direction of a CEO manager, assists the CEO by carrying out assignments and projects related to legislation.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions in this class provide professional staff support to the CEO in the planning, coordination, direction and control of such specialized County functions as the County budget, finance, operations, capital projects, legislative analysis, organization and management studies, employee relations, compensation policy, risk management, marketing, asset management, and unincorporated area services functions.
At this level the employee specializes in one of the above fields of specialization and knows and proficiently applies a broad knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures to solve difficult problems in that field.
Work in the field of specialization is varied and difficult, assignments are broad requiring evaluation, originality or ingenuity, the employee has latitude for unreviewed action or decision and works with minimum supervision, conferring with a supervisor on unusual matters.
Some assignments are of such broad scope as to require that the employee lead the work of one or more analysts.
Essential Job Functions
Leads the pursuit of County-sponsored legislation at the Federal and/or State level.
Collaborates in the selection and pursuit of co-sponsored legislation at the Federal and/or State level.
Reviews State and/or Federal legislation and budget proposals by working directly with County departments to analyze the fiscal, programmatic, and service impact to the County.
Develops a list of the County’s legislative priorities and policies by collaborating with County departments and other internal stakeholders (e.g.
Board of Supervisors, Commissions, Departmental Divisions).
Updates the County’s Federal and State Legislative Agendas by working with County departments to review existing agendas and to submit recommendations for changes to existing, new, and/or deletion of obsolete policies.
Analyzes proposals by policy area in the Federal and State budgets by reviewing, evaluating, and reporting on all the items contained in each of the budgets by policy area (e.g.
social services, health/mental health, public safety).
Acts as legislative advocates for the County by assisting in developing, managing and maintaining strategic partnerships with elected officials, government agencies and other external stakeholders (e.g.
State Associations, Community Based Organizations).
Prepares various correspondence related to legislative affairs and internal performance metrics.
Serves as the County’s liaison to elected officials, legislative staff and government agencies at the local, State and Federal levels.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Three years of experience at the level of Analyst, CEO* analyzing and recommending solutions to problems in legislation and State and Federal budget proposals (e.g., tracking proposed legislation, determining impact of proposed legislation on an entity’s programs and services, advocating at the State and Federal level for the support of measures that would enhance an entity’s programs, revenues, operations, and services, and identifying State and Federal legislation and budget proposals which would negatively impact an entity’s programs, finances and operations which the entity would oppose).
*Experience at the level of Analyst, CEO in the service of Los Angeles County is gained working in a central agency or corporate headquarter, providing professional staff support to the head of an organization in the planning, coordination, direction and control of legislative analysis under general supervision.
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.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
2
– Light.
Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and so bending, stooping or squatting.
Considerable walking may be involved.
Additional Information
OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Once we have determined that you meet the requirements, we will evaluate your fitness for this opportunity using two assessments:
PART I: An online multiple choice test weighted at 75% assessing:
Deductive Reasoning Professional Potential Achievement Coping with Uncertainty Responsibility Working to High Quality Standards Willingness to Learn Maintaining Good Working Relationships Analyzing Information Learning Quickly Generating New Ideas Using Time Efficiently Adapting to Change Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I
– multiple choice test in order to proceed to Part II
– writing assessment.
MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
PART II: A writing assessment weighted at 25% measuring English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information.
Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements and receive a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part in order to be placed on the eligible register.
Many important notifications including Invitation letters to the test(s) will be sent electronically to the email address provided on application.
It is important that candidates provide a valid email address.
Please add gtung@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
TRANSFER OF TEST RESPONSES
Applicants who have taken identical test questions recently for other exams will have their test responses automatically transferred to this examination.
This examination contains test questions that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.
TEST PREPARATION
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests.
While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.
An interactive Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ .
Please click on “Find a Job” and then “Job Search Toolkit.” Test Preparation Information is located under the “Employment Test Assistance” section. Additional practice tests are available at http://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html .
While these practice materials will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review ALL related materials that you deem necessary.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation.
Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
VACANCY INFORMATION
The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies in the Chief Executive Office as they occur.
AVAILABLE SHIFT : Any
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applications must be filed online only.
We must receive your application by 5:00 p.m., PT on the last day of filing.
Applications submitted by U.S.
Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.
Any required documents must be submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission.
Note: If you are unable to attach documentation to your online application, you may email to gtung@hr.lacounty.gov .
Please ensure to reference your attachment by writing your full name, Neogov Applicant ID, Examination Title, and Examination Number on the subject of your email.
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