What are the responsibilities and job description for the DISASTER SERVICES ANALYST position at Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources?
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
The 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 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov.
MISSION:
DEFINITION:
Conducts investigations, analyses, and special studies of the more difficult and complex problems, plans, and programs involved in disaster/emergency preparedness.
Essential Job Functions
Participates in planning disaster/emergency preparedness projects and functions such as meetings, educational programs, training exercises, and other forms of preparedness.
Analyzes and interprets State and Federal regulations pertaining to disaster/emergency activities and advises County officials regarding compliance with such regulations.
Travels to attend meetings, conferences, trainings, or exercises, which may include overnight stays, in relation to specific job duties.
Supervises County employees providing disaster/emergency services, when required.
Regional Disaster Medical and Health Specialist Program (RDMHS)
Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of medical and health plans, manuals, guidelines, and operational plans based on regional and statewide documents.
Supports the Los Angeles County EMS Director in planning and response to local, regional, State, and national emergencies.
Grants Program
Prepares reports and applications connected with Federal and State subventions for disaster/emergency preparedness planning, training, and operations.
Participates or conducts audits on grant purchases and maintains inventory management of grant funded emergency/disaster supplies and equipment.
Medical and Health Operational Area Coordination Program (MHOAC)
Analyzes, and makes recommendations concerning the more complex medical and health disaster/emergency preparedness problems, plans, and programs involving the County and its municipalities, private industry, and the general public.
MHOAC and RDMHS
Consults with County officials and employees concerning disaster/emergency plans and activities, including the need for provision of mutual aid.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Four (4) years of experience in a responsible administrative or staff capacity dealing with the investigation and solution of problems of organization, management, or coordination of governmental disaster or emergency services programs.
No Out-of-Class 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 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.
Desirable Qualifications:
Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following:
- Additional experience in excess of the Selection Requirements. Bachelor’s degree
- from an accredited institution in Emergency Management or Homeland Security.
- Experience in a healthcare, public health or an emergency medical services provider setting.
- Certificate of completion for the following courses:
- Homeland Security Exercises and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Training Course
- IS-100 C: Introduction to the Incident Command System
- IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- IS-2200 Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions
- SEMS G606: Standardized Emergency Management System Introduction
- 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.
- 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 exercises, functional or large-scale drills and tabletop exercises.
- Provide support, expertise, and guidance to stakeholders on best practices for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery in a real incident.
Examples include but are not limited to:
- Hospital Preparedness Program
- Medical and Health Operational Area Program
- Regional Disaster and Medical Health Program
- Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program
- Homeland Security Grant Programs
- Department Emergency Coordination Programs
- City, county, or state offices of emergency management
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 or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
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 an "as-received" basis 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 work any 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 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.
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:
Applications must be submitted online only. 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 web site.
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 governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, 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.
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the exam requirements as listed on this job posting. Provide any relevant job 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.
Please note that all information 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. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the exam requirements. Comments such as “See Resume” or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered a response. Doing so may result in an incomplete application, and you may be disqualified.
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.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's 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.
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. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, 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.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Tanisha Buggs, Exam Analyst
(213) 288-7000
tbuggs@dhs.lacounty.gov
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:
(800) 735-2922
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/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.
Revised January 2025
Salary : $7
