SENIOR DISASTER SERVICES ANALYST Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/4266860) Apply  SENIOR DISASTER SERVICES ANALYST Salary $97,552.32 - $131,464.32 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number PH1515C Department PUBLIC HEALTH Opening Date 03/11/2024 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions 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 ofhighly responsible*administrative** orstaff 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 adisaster 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 experienceis 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 experienceis 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 programare 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 filingweighted 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 haveclearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completelyand 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: (844) 914-1006 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone:(800) 897-0077 Department Contact Name:Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726 Department Contact E-mail:HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting. Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement: The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/. Testing Accommodations for Applicants: The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/. Fair Chance: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). Employment Eligibility: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Career PathFinder: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov. Revised January 2025 For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) 01 Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please addhrexams@ph.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.comto your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. + Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. + Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or rescheduling of an exam component (if applicable). + I have read and understand the above information and instructions. 02 The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.Please do not copy and paste all your duties in the application under the Work Experience section, from your resume, and/or from the Class Specification(s). In doing so, your application will be dispositioned as incomplete and will beREJECTED or not awarded points.CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education.Be specific as possible and include all information requested.Comments such as "see resume or application"will notbe considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. + I have read understand the above information and instructions. 03 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Please describe your highly responsible* administrative** experience dealing with the investigation and solution of problems of organizations, programs, system and procedures, or planning. *Highly responsibleis defined as experience at the senior level with extensive knowledge of program related processes and procedures. **Administrative experienceis 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. If you do not have experience please indicate"Not Applicable". NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information: a)Employer's Name and Address b)Position/Title held c)Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY) d)Hours Worked per Week e)Describe experience/responsibilities in detail. You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered a response. 04 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Please describe your staff experience*** dealing with the investigation and solution of problems of organizations, programs, system and procedures, or planning. ***Staff experienceis 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. If you do not have experience please indicate"Not Applicable". NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information: a)Employer's Name and Address b)Position/Title held c)Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY) d)Hours Worked per Week e)Describe experience/responsibilities in detail. You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered a response. 05 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Please describe your experience in a disaster or an emergency services program. ****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). If you do not have experience please indicate"Not Applicable". NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information: a)Employer's Name and Address b)Position/Title held c)Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY) d)Hours Worked per Week e)Describe experience/responsibilities in detail. You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered a response. Required Question Employer County of Los Angeles Address ****************** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website http://hr.lacounty.gov Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email