HEALTH PROGRAM ANALYST II

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:
PH4729J

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We welcome applications from anyone!

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

We will be accepting online applications on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT)

Applications must be received by, or before 4:59 p.m. (PT), on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Applications received after 4:59 p.m. (PT), will not be considered.

No out-of-class experience will be accepted.

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ABOUT THIS POSITION:
We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill Health Program Analyst II positions within the Department of Public Health. We are looking for someone who plans, implements, administers, and evaluates mental health and public health programs.

For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Health Program Analyst II

Essential Job Functions

What will I do as a Health Program Analyst II?

• Coordinates and facilitates collaborative efforts among public, private, and non-profit groups and organizations to meet the needs of the target population, and provides leadership, technical assistance, advocacy, and coalition building on behalf of targeted groups.
• Coordinates and participates in meetings with departmental, public, private, and non-profit groups and organizations to discuss and influence policy issues impacting the assigned program.
• Develops and implements community actions plans, and ensures progress toward policy passage and implementation.
• Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of services and operations provided by program staff and/or coordinated by contracted agencies; develops standards for evaluation for quality assurance.
• Investigates aspects of contracted agency operations such as financial capacity to provide services, contract management and compliance, client records, compliance with the service requirements of the contract, and personnel and program management.
• Performs detailed review of budgets submitted by contract agencies to evaluate program designs including number of clients to be served and units of service to be delivered; prepares written recommendations to management regarding impact on services.
• Researches and analyzes protocols, standard processes, policy issues, pending legislation, regulations, potential funding sources, and technical research, and makes recommendations to management regarding impact on services.
• Prepares position papers/recommendations on issues relating to the program area.
• Works with departmental staff on contract development including selection criteria and preparation of statements of work delineating the number of clients to be served and the nature of services to be delivered; coordinates the review and approval of contract documents by management.
• Prepares and/or analyzes applications for the most complex grants and monitors program related activities and services to ensure quality assurance with grant activities.
• Attends and conducts meetings with department officials, members of community- based organizations, and the public interested in resolving issues and influencing the program.
• Prepares written reports on program activities and on progress toward achieving the overall goals of the program.
• Initiates and/or participates in awareness campaigns that promote the program assigned; designs, lays out, produces, and may disseminate products such as flyers, newsletters, pamphlets, posters, and articles.
• Leads a team of analysts or mentors other analysts as needed.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
OPTION I:A Bachelor's Degree* from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department**.
-AND-
Four (4) years of experience in the analysis of mental health or public health programs***, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of Health Program Analyst I.

Only under Option I will a Master's degree* from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department** be substituted for one (1) year of the experience, in the analysis of mental health or public health programs***; if the degree was not used to meet the education requirement. The Master’s degree will not substitute experience at the level of Health Program Analyst I.

OPTION II: Six (6) years of experience performing assignments in mental health or public health program analysis***, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of Health Program Analyst I.

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 legible copy of your official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application/the end of the filing period. 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 the U.S. standards. Please submit documentation to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number. Please note, to receive credit for both your Bachelor's and Master's, you must provide copies of both degrees within the timeframe mentioned above.

• For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf .
  
• 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 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 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.
  
  

** Disciplines related to the core business functions of the department may include: Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Health Sciences, Community Health Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, Administration/Management, Behavioral Science, Social Science, or a closely related field.

*** Experience in the analysis of a mental health or public health program is defined as the study and investigation of issues and problems of mental health or public health program development, implementation, administration, or evaluation and the formation of applicable solutions and recommendations.

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

• Additional experience beyond the Minimum 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: Minimum Requirements and Desirable Qualifications.

Candidates must meet the requirements to qualify and must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added on the Eligible Register.

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

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION & VACANCY INFORMATION:
Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on the Eligible Register list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility . The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health 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 Eligible Register accordingly.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Any, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
HOW TO APPLY:
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.

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.

If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

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.

Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726

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

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

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Closing Date/Time: 7/29/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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