Senior Disaster Services Analyst
Senior Disaster Services Analyst
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- Conducts a wide range of studies and analyses of disaster services and emergency preparedness programs and plans.EXAM NUMBER: Y1515H
OpenCompetitiveJobOpportunityFirst Day of Filing:February 29 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) Until needs of the department are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.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. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals and expanded network of community partner clinics DHS annually provides direct care for 600000 unique patients employs over 23000 staff and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit.
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 Countys 911 emergency response system as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Reentry each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing.MISSION:To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.DEFINITION: Essential Job Functions
Plans organizes reviews and prioritizes program objectives to support disaster preparedness in the medical and health sectors of Los Angeles County.
Works independently with minimal oversight on assignments and projects.
Assists in identifying and analyzing problems and complaints relating to disaster and emergency systems and recommends solutions to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.
Analyzes and interprets legislative proposals relating to emergency/disaster management systems and recommends amendments as needed.
Provides assistance to County departments on the development coordination and evaluation of building and facility evacuation and training programs.
Prepares and maintains emergency/disaster procedures manuals and assists in preparing educational materials and programs.
Gathers data needed to respond to correspondence or prepares reports requiring specialized knowledge of the County emergency/disaster and disaster services system.
Supervises a work unit of program specialists responsible for ongoing emergency/disaster preparedness programs and planning in a large County department as needed.
Leads or assists with the design and evaluation of emergency management drills and exercises as needed.
Collaborates with partners from other County agencies other Counties State Federal and nongovernmental entities as needed.
Coordinates schedules and convenes various meetings necessary to achieve program goals.
Maintains and monitors various program metrics and provides guidance as needed to ensure program compliance.Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Three 3 years of highly responsible administrative* or staff** experience dealing with the data collection analysis and evaluation of organizations system and procedures or programs. One 1 year of the required experience must have been in a disaster or emergency services program***.
*Administrative Capacity in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of complex difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization budget personnel information services programs facilities planning materials management and general management.
Job duty examples for complex difficulty include but are not limited to:- Conducts comprehensive risk assessments and evaluation of vulnerabilities and capabilities.
- Develop and/or analyze emergency response plans policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with stakeholders from multiple sectors across local county state or federal level to coordinate disaster preparedness activities including training exercises functional or largescale drills and tabletop exercises.
- Provide support expertise and guidance to stakeholders on best practices for disaster preparedness response and recovery in a real incident.
- Participate in the development of comprehensive contract agreements that provide clear guidelines and expectations to awardees to ensure grant funds are used to promote their disaster preparedness.
- Develop and maintain a compliance program that includes tracking monitoring and auditing assets and program deliverables to ensure fiduciary responsibility.
***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.
No OutofClass experience will be accepted for this examination. Withholds are not allowed.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative form of transportation to perform the jobrelated essential functions of the position.
PHYSICAL CLASS II Light:
This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10pound limit and some bending stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following desirable qualifications:- Additional experience in excess of the Selection Requirements in a Disaster or Emergency Services Program
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Emergency Management Homeland Security or Disaster Management
- Certificate of completion in the following courses:
- ICS300 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
- ICS400 AdvancedIncident Command System
- SEMS G606: Standardized Emergency Management System Introduction
- Homeland Security Exercises and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Training Course
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 asAmerican Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universitiesare 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 byThe National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc.
In order to receive credit for education/trainings/coursework youMUSTinclude a legible photocopy of yourofficial degree official transcripts official letter and/ortraining certificate(s) which shows the area of specialization with your online applicationat 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 within seven 7 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
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
An evaluation of your experience education and desirable qualifications based on your application information weighted 100.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70 or higher on this examination in order to be added to the eligible register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed on anasreceivedbasis and those receiving a passing score will be added 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 workany 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 historyunless 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 in the Department of Health Services (DHS) throughout Los Angeles County as they occur.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only. 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 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 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 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:- Allinformation and documents providedby 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.
- Falsificationof any information may result in disqualificationor rescissionof 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 SeeRsum or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so your application will be rejected.
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
NO SHARING OF USER ID EMAIL AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.
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.
ANTIRACISM 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. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Antiracism Diversity and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities 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.
TESTING ACCOMMODATION COORDINATOR CONTACT:
If you need accommodation to take the assessment let us know by contacting the ADA/Testing Coordinator at. The sooner you contact us the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Tanisha Buggs Exam Analyst
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
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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/NonDiscrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to nondiscrimination 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: 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: 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 .Revised January 2025
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
