SENIOR DISASTER SERVICES ANALYST

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive Opportunity

No out of class experience will be accepted.


EXAM NUMBER:

PH1515C

FIRST DAY OF FILING :
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT)

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

DEFINITION:

Conducts a wide range of studies and analyses of disaster services and emergency preparedness programs and plans.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class typically report to a senior manager responsible for emergency/disaster preparedness programs in a large County department, and are distinguished by their responsibility for carrying out special studies, projects, and assignments, as directed. Positions in this class also act as team leader of staff assigned to assist them in the conduct of major studies or in providing for staffing of temporary emergency shelters. Incumbents of these positions must exercise a working knowledge of the Federal, State, and County policies, plans and guidelines for emergency/disaster management.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for building emergency/disaster preparedness plans and programs in coordination with the Department Emergency manager.
• Develops and maintains emergency/disaster procedures manuals, education materials and training for both Department-wide Continuity of Operations Program and for the building-specific Building Emergency Response Programs.
• Coordinates and conducts meetings to inform departmental staff on emergency/disaster response and continuity procedures.
• Gathers data needed to identify and recommend solutions to maximize effectiveness and efficiency of disaster and emergency systems.
• 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 developing, 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.
• Supervise a work unit of program specialists responsible for ongoing emergency/disaster preparedness programs and planning in a large County department, as needed.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Three 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 year of the required experience must have been in a disaster or emergency services program ****.

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:

2 - 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.

SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:

You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience related to the Minimum Requirements listed above within your online job application under the "Experience" area.

*Highly responsible is defined as experience at the senior level with extensive knowledge of program related processes and procedures.

**Administrative experience is defined as work performed typically in an administrative services branch of an organizational unit, including responsibility for the development of procedures and participation in policy formulation. Experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of programs of organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and general management.

***Staff experience is defined as work performed in an advisory capacity to line managers to provide program and administrative support. 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.

****Examples of a disaster or emergency services program are programs focusing on developing and maintaining emergency plans, protocols or processes; developing and/or providing emergency management training; coordinating staff emergency response units or support programs; coordinating or supporting program/organization crisis or disaster response, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:

Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements of the specialized experience in a disaster or an emergency services program.
• Completion of a State, Federal or International Emergency Management Certificate Program or the equivalent.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

Once we have determined that you meet our minimum requirements, the examination process will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire information submitted at the time of filing weighted 100%.


Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination to be added to the Eligible Register (hiring list). Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The names of candidates 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 eligibility.

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

Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register 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: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

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 pm deadline 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 www.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.

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.
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.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any relevant education, training, and job experience you include. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED.

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 Minimum 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 .

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
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.
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.

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.


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.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL 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.

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.

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst
Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546
Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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