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County of Los Angeles · 17 hours ago

STAFF ANALYST, HEALTH / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

Los Angeles County, CA

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

The County of Los Angeles is addressing the homelessness crisis and is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Staff Analyst, Health. The role involves researching, analyzing, and making recommendations regarding resource deployment and program operations within the Department of Public Health.

CommunitiesGovernmentNon Profit

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyzes department services and make recommendations on contracting-out for such services, develops Requests for Proposals as appropriate, receives and evaluates bids, selects vendors, and coordinates transition of County programs to private vendors

Researches and develops contracts with the private sector for the performance of major department-wide functions and services

Negotiates with state or federal agencies to obtain grant funds and to justify and persuade grantor officials to permit the expenditure of funds for purposes contrary to an original grant

Develops new programs and/or recommends modifications to existing programs based on needs analysis in accordance with local, State, and/or federal requirements

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

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, best practices, 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

Attends and conducts meetings with department officials, members of community-based organizations, and the public interested in resolving issues and influencing the program

Leads a group of analysts responsible for the administrative work in a Public Health operation or program as needed bases

Prepares written reports on program activities and on progress toward achieving the overall goals of the program

Leads a team of analysts or mentors other analysts as needed

Qualification

Program analysisContract negotiationBudget evaluationResource deploymentPolicy recommendationAnalytical skillsTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Four years of experience in a staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, program, procedure, budget or personnel

One year of highly responsible administrative or staff experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Assistant Staff Analyst, Health Services, or higher

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