Manager, Board Relations, Health Services (Director, Governmental Relations)

• Plans directs supervises and coordinates the work of the Board Relations unit.
• Serves as the primary departmental Board liaison for the investigation and response to inquiries and complaints of a controversial nature having potential for media coverage and community concern.
• Refersrequests for information and constituent complaints from Board Offices to the appropriate division and ensures a timely coordinated response.
• Directs and oversees committees on health program initiatives and Board-related matters by determining in collaboration with executive level staff discussion topics and agenda items relating to evaluating the effectiveness of existing programs and implementation of changes to meet needs and priorities.
• Oversees the departments Board-related assignments and activities including the preparation of Board memos and monitors the follow-up activities on all motions by the Board of Supervisors concerning departmental operations.
• Advises executive level staff and administratorsregarding the more sensitive Board-related mattersfacilitates communication and follow up on required actions and provides alertsto any critical issues potential problems or sensitive matters.
• Collaborates with the Contracts and Grants division to manage and track the number of departmental contracts requiring the Board of Supervisors review and approval.
• Oversees the review and tracking of department-wide prioritized projects and Board assignments through databases status reports and projected timelines for submission to executive staff for review.
• Develops new or modified policies and procedures for completion of and response to Board assignments and inquiries to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develops and maintains liaisons with representatives from other governmental jurisdictions and agencies to exchange information.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree* in Business or Public Administration Health Administration Social Science or closely related field -AND- Four (4) years of experience in a highly responsible administrative or staff capacity** analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of organizational programs or operations of which two (2) years must have been at the level of a Staff Analyst Health*** or higher.

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 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:
*In order to receive credit for the required degree under Minimum Requirements applicant must attach a valid legible photocopy of the official diploma official transcripts or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or email a copy to within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. Please include the exam number and the exam title on your email.

**Highly responsible administrative or staff experience in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: work in an advisory capacity to line managers to provide program and administrative support in the development of procedures and participation in policy formulation. Work includes assisting and supporting administration by doing research analysis and making recommendations to line managers on matters such as: utilization of personnel; allocation of funds; workload and workload fluctuations; and programs and procedures for accomplishing work objectives.

***In the County of Los Angeles Staff Analyst Health experience is defined as: serving as technical expert and consultant to management by researching analyzing and making recommendations for the effective use of resources and personnel the implementation and improvement of programs and operations and the refinement of management practices and policies having department-wide impact.

OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE:
Los Angeles County employees attempting to meet the requirements via experience inconsistent with their official payroll title will be considered for this examination. Applicants claiming out-of-class experience to meet the requirements should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses verification of experience documents and performance evaluations in order to assist staffs review of applicants qualifications.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional points will be awarded to candidates who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Highly responsible administrative or staff** experience inIntergovernmental relations involving reviewing and analyzing legislation for the purpose ofdeveloping and advocating for policy or legislation.
• Highly responsible administrative or staff** experience liaising with Federal State and Regional agencies for the purpose of educating and advocating on policy changes.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire weighted at 100%.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination to be added onto 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.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings nights weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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.

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add as well as and to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe you can always check for notifications by logging into and viewing your profile inbox which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• ALLinformation in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION.
• We may reject your application at any point during the examination hiring process including after the appointment has been made.
• Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescissionof appointment.
• Utilizing VERBIAGE form the Class Specifications and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOTbe sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONand you may be DISQUALIFIED.
• Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements.Provide any relevant education training and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held give the name and address of your employer your job 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.

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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: Accommodations for Applicants:
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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.

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Veterans Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy in all open competitive examinations (i.e. examinations open to everyone) the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veterans credit please visit: September 2025