HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER II

Company: Los Angeles County
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

EXAM NUMBER: PH4542G

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
FILING DATE:
Tuesday, May 14, 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:
Has immediate charge of a large-sized public health program or comparably-sized segment of a major public health program within the Department of Public Health.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class are restricted to the Department of Public Health. Incumbents typically report to a Health Program Manager III or higher and are responsible for managing, through subordinate supervisors, a large-sized public health program or comparably-sized segment of a major public health program. Factors affecting allocation to Health Program Manager II typically include the size and complexity of the program or program segment managed, as indicated by the size and composition of staff, size and complexity of the budget, and number and size of contracts and grants.
Health Program Manager II is distinguished from the lower-level Health Program Manager I by the responsibility of the latter for a medium-sized program or comparably-sized segment of a large public health program. Positions are further distinguished from the higher-level Health Program Manager III by the responsibility of the latter for a major public health program, typically administered through subordinate Health Program Managers I and II.

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• Directs all activities of the program or program segment, including planning, implementation, administration, and evaluation.
  
• Performs the full range of administrative and technical supervision to plan, assign, oversee, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff; provides technical guidance and support to staff where appropriate.
  
• Develops, implements, and interprets policies and procedures and advises and makes recommendations to bureau administration on policy issues involving the work of the program or program segment.
  
• Participates in the development, negotiation, implementation, and management of the budget for the program; ensures that budget and contract allocations reflect program priorities and takes corrective action as necessary.
  
• Directs program administrative functions and internal support services and develops and implements solutions to complex problems within the program or program segment.
  
• Interfaces and collaborates with community groups and public and governmental agencies.
  
• Participates in the development, monitoring, and compliance of contracts specific to the program or program segment.
  
• Directs the review and analysis of existing and proposed Federal, state, and local regulations, legislation, or policies affecting the program.
  
• Supervises and leads division-wide strategic planning groups in the development of strategies and priorities for the division.
  
• Plans and leads the assessment of programmatic activities affecting the health and well-being of individuals served by the program and coordinates the development and dissemination of findings and recommendations developed from the evaluations conducted.
  
• Participates in the preparation and analysis of grant applications.
  
  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  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 - Three (3) years of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Health Program Manager I***.
  Option II: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university* in a discipline related to the core business function of the department**- AND - Five (5) years of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Health Program Analyst III****, which must have included supervising analyst staff.
  A Master's degree* in a discipline related to the core business function of the department will be accepted for one year of the required experience.
  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.
  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.
  SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
  *In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov.
  
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  • Foreign studies must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards 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).
    
    **The core business functions of Public Health include Assessment, Policy Development, and Assurance, Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Health Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration, Behavioral Science, Social Science, or a closely related field.
    ***Experience performing work at the level of Los Angeles County classification of Health Program Manager I includes immediate charge of a medium-sized public health program or comparably-sized segment of a large public health program within the Department of Public Health.
    ****Experience performing work at the level of Los Angeles County classification of Health Program Analyst III includes supervising a team of analysts and other technical and support personnel providing technical and consultative services to the management of a program or oversees a small Countywide health program.
    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
    Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:
    
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    • Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.
      
      EXAMINATION CONTENT:
      Once we have determined that you meet the education and experience requirements described above, our examination process will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based on application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire information at the time of filing weighted 100%.
      Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each part of the examination in order to be added on 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: Any, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
      SPECIAL INFORMATION:
      APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
      Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted.
      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.
      Plan to submit your online application before the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing 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 the County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Website, 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.
      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. In the Subject of the e-mail please type the Exam Number and Exam Title. Failure to provide complete, accurate information will impact the assessment of your qualifications and the acceptance of your application into the examination process.
      The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the 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:
      
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      • 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.
        
        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. 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.
        FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER: 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.
        Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst
        Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546
        Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov
        Exam Number: PH4542G
        California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
        ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546
        Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
        Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
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