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nn nn Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER: nY1515G n First Day of Filing: January 25, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.
(PT) – Until needs of the department are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
n Open Competitive Job Opportunity ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES nnThe Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation.
Through its integrated system of 27 health centers and four hospitals
– and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.2 billion.
For additional information regarding DHS please visitwww.dhs.lacounty.gov .nn nnThrough 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.nn nn MISSION: nTo advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.nn n DEFINITION: nConducts a wide range of studies and analyses of disaster services and emergency preparedness programs and plans.
Essential Job Functions nnAssists in identifying and analyzing problems and complaints relating to disaster and emergency systems and recommends solutions to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.n n Prepares and maintains emergency/disaster procedures manuals and assists in preparing educational materials and programs.
n n Gathers data needed to respond to correspondence or prepares reports requiring specialized knowledge of the County emergency/disaster and disaster services system.
n nAssists with the design, direction, and evaluation of emergency management drills and exercises.n n Provides assistance to County departments on developing, coordination, and evaluation of building and facility evacuation and training programs.
n nWorks with partners from other County agencies, other counties, state, federal and non-governmental entities as needed.n nResponsible for evaluating and fulfilling critical resource requests from government and private partners during an emergency as needed.n nSupervises a work unit of program specialists responsible for ongoing emergency/disaster preparedness programs and planning in a large County department as needed.nn Requirements nn MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: nThree (3) years of highly responsible administrative* or staff** experience dealing with the investigation and solution of problems of organizations, programs, system and procedures, or planning.
One (1) year of the required experience must have been in a disaster or emergency services program***.n n LICENSE: nA 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.n n PHYSICAL CLASS II – Light: nLight physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting.
Considerable walking may be involved.n n SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: n * Administrative Capacity in the County of Los Angeles 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.
n n **Staff Capacity in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: experience at the senior level with extensive knowledge of program related area, processes and procedures, and experience in the specific subject matter.
n n ***Examples include but are not limited to managing disaster programs such as the Hospital Preparedness Program, Medical and Health Operational Area Program, Regional Disaster and Medical Health Program, Homeland Security Grant Programs, Department Emergency Coordination Programs; and city, county or state offices of emergency management.
n n No Out-of-Class experience will be accepted for this examination. n n DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: n Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following desirable qualifications: nn Disaster Services or Emergency Management experience in a healthcare or public health setting Certificate of completion in the following courses: IS-100.c
– Introduction to the Incident Command System
– ICS-100 IS-200.c
– Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
– ICS 200 ICS-300
– Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents ICS-400
– Advanced Incident Command System IS-700.b
– An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-800.c
– National Response Framework, and Introduction Master Exercise Practitioner Program (MEPP) To receive credit for trainings/coursework, you MUST include a legible photocopy of your training certificates which shows the area of specialization with your online 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 receive credit. Please include your name (as it appears on your online application), the exam title and exam number in the email message.
Additional Information nn EXAMINATION CONTENT: n An evaluation of experience, training and education based upon application information and desirable qualifications weighted 100%.
n nCandidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.n n ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: nApplications will be processed on an “as-received” basis and those receiving a passing score will be added to the eligible register accordingly.n nThe 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.n n No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.
n n SPECIAL INFORMATION: nAppointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.n nThe 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.
n n VACANCY INFORMATION: nThe resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services (DHS) throughout Los Angeles County as they occur.n n APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:n nApplications must be filed online only. Hardcopy/paper applications submitted by U.S.
MAIL, FAX or IN PERSON will not be accepted.
n n Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.
n nApply 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.n nThe 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.n n IMPORTANT NOTES: n nn All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification.