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CHIEF, PUBLIC HEALTH, ADMINISTRATION ID-8661

March 21, 2025

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE

We welcome applications from anyone.

FIRST DATE OF FILING:

The application filing period will begin on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT) - Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

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EXAM NUMBER:

PH1070I

SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION:

This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations.

No Out-of-Class Experience will be accepted.

ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY:
The County of Los Angeles (County), listed as one of Forbes’ Best Large Employers in 2022, serves a demographically and geographically diverse population of more than 10 million residents. The County operates with an annual budget in excess of $45.4 billion for fiscal year 2024-2025. Over 110,000 employees in more than 38 departments provide vital and wide-ranging services to the public.

WHY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH:
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) is the largest County health department in the United States, with a rich history of protecting and promoting the public’s health for over 100 years. Recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials as the 2019 Local Health Department of the Year, we operate with a budget of over $2 billion to meet our mission and mandate. We successfully advance health equity and disease prevention for all County residents. Our 5,000 employees are engaged in efforts to lead the delivery of health promotion initiatives, children’s medical services, chronic and communicable disease control, home visiting, emergency preparedness and response, environmental health, HIV and STD programs, violence prevention, substance abuse prevention and control.

The Chief, Public Health, Administration position within the Office of the Health Officer serves as the Chief Advisor to the County Health Officer (Health Officer). The Chief Advisor is responsible for providing direct and high-level strategic, organizational, and operational assessments and advice to the County Health Officer (Health Officer), and as needed, to the Health Officer’s direct reports, other members of the Executive Office, and the Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Leadership Team. Further, the Chief Advisor supports activities directly related to the Health Officer’s legal authorities outlined in local and state laws and regulations, including issuance and implementation of local Health Officer Orders, declarations of local health emergencies, and other efforts aimed at controlling the spread of communicable disease or associated with environmental health and sanitation services and incidents. The Chief Advisor is also charged with additional duties as assigned by the County Health Officer. The Chief, Public Health, Administration reports to the County Health Officer within the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s Executive Office.

Essential Job Functions

Build and sustain knowledge of Health Officer authorities to protect the public’s health and the key issues and programs that fall within the Health Officer’s portfolio, and provide support, advice, and early engagement with planning, policy development, service delivery, and evolving issues.
Keep up to date and ensure awareness of relevant issues and developments which may impact DPH, alerting and advising the Health Officer on how to respond and what and when to escalate issues to the Director and Leadership Team.
Gather information and maintain internal and external awareness regarding county and department-wide priorities and other key initiatives to ensure the Health Officer is up to date and engaged appropriately.
Research, analyze, and coordinate information, generate recommendations, and develop presentations and reports to brief the Health Officer and other partners.
Provide strategic guidance and coordination for launching and evaluating frameworks, policies, trainings, programs, services, metrics, reports, and grants specifically aimed at promoting equity and eliminating gaps in health outcomes.
Provide direct support services for compliance-related activities and other preventive measures taken by the Health Officer; compliance-related strategies led by enforcement sections of the department; disease control-related activities related to mitigation of transmission and outbreaks; and key processes and functions of the overall Executive Office, including convening DPH leaders, employees, and partners and developing departmentwide priorities that address community needs and complement Chief Executive Office and Board of Supervisors initiatives.
Support efforts and convenings of federal, state, and local jurisdictions (e.g., U.S. Surgeon General, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, city health departments, state department of public health) and other stakeholders (e.g., business sector partners, faith based groups) to inform development and coordinated implementation of public health initiatives and legally enforceable mandates aimed at protecting and promoting the public’s health and eliminating disparities in health outcomes; resulting outcomes includes shared plans and mandates such as Health Officer Orders (HOOs), local ordinances, and emergency declarations.
Provide consultative services to the Director and Chief of Staff on administrative matters and special projects, including liaising with labor, academic, and other County partners, recruiting and onboarding key staff, and ensuring coordinated responses to inquiries and requests from external partners, as requested by the Director.
Support activities that maintain and improve the functioning of the overall Executive Office, including serving as back-up for key Executive Office leaders, with particular emphasis on the operations of the Office of the Health Officer and the Office of the Director.
Assist with other sensitive assignments and projects as directed by the Health Officer or as needed, by the DPH Director.
Support efforts and convenings of federal, state, and local jurisdictions (e.g., U.S. Surgeon General, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, city health departments, state department of public health) and other stakeholders (e.g., business sector partners, faith based groups) to inform development and coordinated implementation of public health initiatives and legally enforceable mandates aimed at protecting and promoting the public’s health and eliminating disparities in health outcomes; resulting outcomes includes shared plans and mandates such as Health Officer Orders (HOOs), local ordinances, and emergency declarations.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

Policy Analysis and Development

A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Business, Public Health Administration, Public Policy, or a related field - AND - Five (5) years of experience in a large health department or health care organization developing and implementing policy activities for a diverse population.

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:
Physical Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official transcript from an accredited institution within fifteen (15) days of filing your application to HRexams@ph.lacounty.gov. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf (Download PDF reader)and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf (Download PDF reader).

Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information)
Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

A large health department or health care organization, would be one serving a population of at least 500,000 persons.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Extensive senior leadership experience in the public sector or in large service/community organizations, including analyzing and interpreting public policy and legislation.
Demonstrated understanding of the strategic issues facing DPH and the County.
Experience collaboratively and responsively in both government and non-government settings.
Sound knowledge of the DPH and Los Angeles County’s direction, policy priorities, planning and budgeting processes.
Expertise in leading senior management teams in a complex and demanding environment.
Ability to identify risks and problems and work through solutions.
Proven leadership and decision-making skills.
Ability to work directly with senior managers, including on issues that require high levels of discretion.
Ability to think at high strategic level and manage through conflict.
Excellent communication skills – both written and oral – and ability to listen to instruction and follow-through correctly, including the ability to pass the intent of the instruction onto others in a context appropriate manner.
Successfully negotiate and influence; facilitate positive outcomes from complex situations.
Ability to generate confidence when dealing with the Health Officer, senior managers, staff, clients, and other partners.

Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification:

Additional experience beyond the Selection Requirements.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This assessment type will evaluate the education and experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system.

This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Selection Requirements and Desirable Qualification.

Candidates must meet the Selection Requirements and the passing score for the assessment part is 70%.

Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list 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.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. 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.

Plan to submit your online application promptly as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on the County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Website, 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.

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. In the "Subject" of the e-mail please type the Exam Number and Exam Title. Failure to provide complete, accurate information will impact the assessment of your qualifications and the acceptance of your application into the examination process.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

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 Selection 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.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER:

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. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.

Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726

Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov

Exam Number: PH1070I

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

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Requirements

Additional Information

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1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?