PROGRAM MANAGER III, HEALTH SERVICES

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:
PH0979C

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We welcome applications from anyone!

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

We will be accepting online applications on Thursday, July 17, 2025 , at 8:30 a.m. (PT) - Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified applicants.

No out-of-class experience will be accepted.

CHECK OUT OUR OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!

We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country, including diverse healthcare choices, and strong retirement plans. For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

ABOUT THIS POSITION:
We are looking for someone who provides administrative coordination and management direction to a staff of professional personnel involved in the provision of services to the public through a highly specialized departmental program, or a program providing services of a sensitive nature.

For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Program Manager III

Essential Job Functions

• Formulates and develops plans, policies and projects for the program.
• Directs the work of the non-professional staff and coordinates the activities of the professional and technical staff in implementing the policies and goals of the program, including the development of new methods and procedures for the implementation of program goals.
• Directs the recruitment and hiring of non-professional personnel, assists in the review of candidates for professional positions.
• Maintains liaison with various agencies and or organizations including County departments, local, state and federal agencies, community agencies, and other concerned organizations and parties, public and private.
• Prepares grant requests, develops budget requests, maintains fiscal control and directs maintenance of an accounting system for reporting and auditing purposes.
• Provides guidance and direction in the identification of outside revenue and proposal strategies; establishes negotiation parameters and the framework for grants administration and contracts management.
• Directs the development of contracts with public and private agencies, and the monitoring of contractor performance.
• Serves as the departments contact person, and chief spokesperson for outside agencies on program activities.
• Responds to the media and public inquiries on program services and related issues.
• Directs the development of policy recommendations on issues affecting the program, for consideration by the Board of Supervisors.
• Directs development of statistical and accounting procedures, and insures that adequate reporting systems are set up to meet established requirements for funding and adequate program evaluation.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
OPTION I: Graduation from an accredited college*.
- AND -

Five (5) years experience managing or assisting in managing a program in a metropolitan setting which provides services to the public; or a large fiscal or human resources operation, or a highly specialized staff operation including supervision of first line supervisors budget preparation and control, and general administrative systems and procedures.

Only under Option I will a Master's degree* in public administration, business administration, public health administration or hospital administration from an accredited graduate school will be accepted for one (1) year of the required experience.

OPTION II: Two (2) years experience as an Administrative Assistant III **.

OPTION III: One (1) year's experience as a Program Manager II **.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License.

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.
  

** To qualify applicants must have County status in the specified class, as evidenced by holding or having held such payroll title in the service of Los Angeles County for the required amount of time to qualify.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
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 worth 100% of your total score.

Candidates must meet the Requirements to Qualify and must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment 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 and 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 . We will use this Eligible Register list 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:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

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: Continuous

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