LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER: PH5709C FIRST DAY OF FILING : September 8, 2020 at 8:00 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. This announcement is being reposted to add COVID-19 vaccination information in the Additional Information section. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity No Out-of-Class Experience will be accepted. Position Information: Provides first level of supervision to nurse evaluator staff responsible for surveying health care facilities and enforcing licensing and certification standards in accordance with State, Federal, and local laws and regulations pertaining to areas affecting total patient care such as nursing, physician, restorative, and related services; or performs administrative staff assignments in licensing, enforcement and training services. Program Information: Positions allocable to this class perform one of the following types of assignments: Incumbents exercise full supervisory authority in both technical and administrative matters over a staff of nurse evaluators responsible for surveying health care facilities and enforcing licensing and certification standards in accordance with State, Federal, and local laws and regulations pertaining to areas affecting total patient care such as nursing, physician, restorative, and related services. Although incumbents may occasionally perform surveys in problem cases, their primary role involves expediting the work of subordinates through careful planning, organization and assignment of work in addition to training and evaluating personnel in their unit and effectively recommending the adjustment of grievances and disciplinary problems. Other positions are assigned such functions as: review and analysis of State, Federal and local legislation and regulations that pertain to hospitals, skilled nursing and related health care skilled nursing facilities; planning, developing and implementing automated systems. Essential Job Functions Supervises the activities of nurse evaluators assigned to either a District Office or training by planning, assigning and reviewing work, both administratively and in the field. Evaluates performance by determining effectiveness in enforcing applicable medical care standards and regulations, counseling evaluators for purposes of improving performance and productivity, adjusting grievances, and recommending disciplinary action. Interprets, clarifies, and resolves field surveillance problems relating to State, Federal and local regulations pertaining to eligibility for participation in State and Federal health care programs as well as licensing and certification requirements. Resolves problems arising from surveys disputed by facility management by reviewing the original survey report, reviewing areas in contention, obtaining evaluations by staff consultants, preparing reports and recommending enforcement or other legal actions. Conducts informal office conferences with licensees in order to formulate prompt and effective mechanisms for the resolution of problems affecting the health, safety and welfare of patients. Evaluates facility records and other evidence and recommends enforcement proceedings such as criminal prosecutions, citations, injunctions, decertification or the revocation of facility licenses in accordance with established policies and procedures. Reviews and evaluates team effectiveness and takes necessary steps to assure that current laws, regulations, policies and procedures are consistently followed. Reviews, evaluates, and signs correspondence concerning violations and compliance with State, Federal, and local laws and regulations. Plans and provides in-service training through the development of training programs and workshops in cooperation with State and Federal training coordinators. Reviews, evaluates, and recommends changes to plans and proposals for new construction of, or for changes and alterations to, health care facilities. Maintains production records and statistical data to aid in monitoring activities of subordinate staff. Presides at District staff and training meetings and quarterly provider group meetings. Conducts special internal and external studies, analyzing issues, recommending solutions and assisting in the implementation of approved changes. May meet with community groups regarding Division functions and the regulation process. Requirements Meet one of the following experiences AND license requirements at the time of filing in order to move forward in the exam process. Option I: Two years of work experience* at the level of Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing** OR Option II: Two years of work experience as a Health Facilities Evaluator I*** in the County of Los Angeles enforcing local licensing and certification requirements relating to medical care. License(s) and Certificate(s) Required: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements. Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Registered Nurse License Number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered. Out-of-Country license/experience will not be considered to meet the requirements. A current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program. Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing your application online sent to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov. Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected. A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. The required license and certification MUST be current/active and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license or certification will NOT be accepted. Physical Class: 2 - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. Special Requirement Information: *Experience will be evaluated on a verifiable 36 hour work week and must be post-license only . **In the County of Los Angeles experience at the level of Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing is a registered nurse who performs surveys, investigates, and inspects hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and related health care facilities to enforce Federal, State and local licensing and certification requirements relating to medical care. ***Must hold or have held the Los Angeles County item of Health Facilities Evaluator I. Additional Information Our Assessment Process: Once we have determined that you meet one of the experience options and license requirements listed above, our process will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based on the supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing, weighted 100%. Applicants must meet one of the experience options and license requirements listed above and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (Assessment Process) in order to be added to the hiring list (Eligible Register) for consideration of employment. Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS . Vacancy Information: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. What to expect next: We ask that you submit an application through the "Apply" link at the top of the opportunity posting using your own user ID and password (using a family member or friend's user ID may erase a candidate's original application record). Applications must be filed online only. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score the assessment will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation. 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 individual 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 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. Have any questions about anything? Please contact us using the following information: Available Shift: Any California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 Exam Number: PH5709C Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546 Department Contact Email: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER: PH5709C FIRST DAY OF FILING : September 8, 2020 at 8:00 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. This announcement is being reposted to add COVID-19 vaccination information in the Additional Information section. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity No Out-of-Class Experience will be accepted. Position Information: Provides first level of supervision to nurse evaluator staff responsible for surveying health care facilities and enforcing licensing and certification standards in accordance with State, Federal, and local laws and regulations pertaining to areas affecting total patient care such as nursing, physician, restorative, and related services; or performs administrative staff assignments in licensing, enforcement and training services. Program Information: Positions allocable to this class perform one of the following types of assignments: Incumbents exercise full supervisory authority in both technical and administrative matters over a staff of nurse evaluators responsible for surveying health care facilities and enforcing licensing and certification standards in accordance with State, Federal, and local laws and regulations pertaining to areas affecting total patient care such as nursing, physician, restorative, and related services. Although incumbents may occasionally perform surveys in problem cases, their primary role involves expediting the work of subordinates through careful planning, organization and assignment of work in addition to training and evaluating personnel in their unit and effectively recommending the adjustment of grievances and disciplinary problems. Other positions are assigned such functions as: review and analysis of State, Federal and local legislation and regulations that pertain to hospitals, skilled nursing and related health care skilled nursing facilities; planning, developing and implementing automated systems. Essential Job Functions Supervises the activities of nurse evaluators assigned to either a District Office or training by planning, assigning and reviewing work, both administratively and in the field. Evaluates performance by determining effectiveness in enforcing applicable medical care standards and regulations, counseling evaluators for purposes of improving performance and productivity, adjusting grievances, and recommending disciplinary action. Interprets, clarifies, and resolves field surveillance problems relating to State, Federal and local regulations pertaining to eligibility for participation in State and Federal health care programs as well as licensing and certification requirements. Resolves problems arising from surveys disputed by facility management by reviewing the original survey report, reviewing areas in contention, obtaining evaluations by staff consultants, preparing reports and recommending enforcement or other legal actions. Conducts informal office conferences with licensees in order to formulate prompt and effective mechanisms for the resolution of problems affecting the health, safety and welfare of patients. Evaluates facility records and other evidence and recommends enforcement proceedings such as criminal prosecutions, citations, injunctions, decertification or the revocation of facility licenses in accordance with established policies and procedures. Reviews and evaluates team effectiveness and takes necessary steps to assure that current laws, regulations, policies and procedures are consistently followed. Reviews, evaluates, and signs correspondence concerning violations and compliance with State, Federal, and local laws and regulations. Plans and provides in-service training through the development of training programs and workshops in cooperation with State and Federal training coordinators. Reviews, evaluates, and recommends changes to plans and proposals for new construction of, or for changes and alterations to, health care facilities. Maintains production records and statistical data to aid in monitoring activities of subordinate staff. Presides at District staff and training meetings and quarterly provider group meetings. Conducts special internal and external studies, analyzing issues, recommending solutions and assisting in the implementation of approved changes. May meet with community groups regarding Division functions and the regulation process. Requirements Meet one of the following experiences AND license requirements at the time of filing in order to move forward in the exam process. Option I: Two years of work experience* at the level of Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing** OR Option II: Two years of work experience as a Health Facilities Evaluator I*** in the County of Los Angeles enforcing local licensing and certification requirements relating to medical care. License(s) and Certificate(s) Required: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements. Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Registered Nurse License Number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered. Out-of-Country license/experience will not be considered to meet the requirements. A current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program. Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing your application online sent to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov. Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected. A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. The required license and certification MUST be current/active and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license or certification will NOT be accepted. Physical Class: 2 - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. Special Requirement Information: *Experience will be evaluated on a verifiable 36 hour work week and must be post-license only . **In the County of Los Angeles experience at the level of Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing is a registered nurse who performs surveys, investigates, and inspects hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and related health care facilities to enforce Federal, State and local licensing and certification requirements relating to medical care. ***Must hold or have held the Los Angeles County item of Health Facilities Evaluator I. Additional Information Our Assessment Process: Once we have determined that you meet one of the experience options and license requirements listed above, our process will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based on the supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing, weighted 100%. Applicants must meet one of the experience options and license requirements listed above and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (Assessment Process) in order to be added to the hiring list (Eligible Register) for consideration of employment. Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS . Vacancy Information: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. What to expect next: We ask that you submit an application through the "Apply" link at the top of the opportunity posting using your own user ID and password (using a family member or friend's user ID may erase a candidate's original application record). Applications must be filed online only. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score the assessment will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation. 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 individual 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 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. Have any questions about anything? Please contact us using the following information: Available Shift: Any California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 Exam Number: PH5709C Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546 Department Contact Email: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information FIRST DAY OF FILING: Friday, August 21, 2020 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. This announcement is being reposted to add COVID-19 vaccination information in the Additional Information section. EXAMINATION NUMBER: PH5703D TYPE OF RECRUITMENT : Open Competitive Job Opportunity No Out-of-Class Experience will be accepted. DEFINITION: Assist a Health Facilities Evaluator III in charge of a district office or specialized unit by performing lead supervisory, enforcement and administrative functions. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class report to a Health Facilities Evaluator III in charge of a district office or a specialized unit. Incumbents are responsible for legal affairs, enforcement procedures and related matters including the preparation and presentation of cases for prosecution or hearing. They also perform field evaluations of subordinate staff, when assigned to a district office. Essential Job Functions Supervises and evaluates the activities of survey teams in the field and recommends improved procedures to appropriate supervisory personnel. Prepares written submissions related to enforcement actions and attends all informal disciplinary conferences with facility managers, as well as all administrative managers dealing with facilities within a district. Plans and conducts periodic spot reviews of health facilities in the district. Processes Medicare/Medi-Cal non-renewals and decertification and handles hearings and depositions related to such actions. Participates in fact gathering and analysis of death investigations, maintaining liaison with other investigating agencies.Initiates requests for coroner's inquests and attends related procedures. Prepares and submits final documents for license revocations, decertification non-renewals and injunctions, maintaining liaison with district office staff. Files criminal complaints and assists local prosecutors in the preparation of cases. Maintains liaison with police jurisdictions within the district or provides liaison between the districts and representatives of the other agencies, such as the Office of the Attorney General and City and District Attorneys. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: One year's experience as a Health Facilities Evaluator I.* LICENSE: A certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California State Department of Health Services.** 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: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: * 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. CERTIFICATE INFORMATION: ** You MUST submit a legible copy of the required certificate (not the pocket license) as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California State Department of Public Health with your application or within 15 calendar days of application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov . Failure to submit the required certificate within the given time frame will result in your application being REJECTED as INCOMPLETE. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: Additional points will be awarded for additional experience beyond the Selection Requirements. Successfully passed the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT). In order to receive credit, you must include a legible copy of the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test Results with your application online at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, experience, and desirable qualifications based upon application information and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing weighted 100%. Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements 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 on the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination 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 shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY . Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. 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. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applicants must submit their completed applications by 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and 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, description of work and duties performed. If your application is incomplete, it 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 Selection 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 . 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. NO SHARING OF 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. COVID-19 VACCINATION: All Department of Public Health, health care workers and individuals working in health care facilities, based on Federal regulations and Los Angeles County Health Officer Order requirements must be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. 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. Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546 Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone : (800) 897-0077 For detailed information, please click here
Position/Program Information FIRST DAY OF FILING: Friday, August 21, 2020 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. This announcement is being reposted to add COVID-19 vaccination information in the Additional Information section. EXAMINATION NUMBER: PH5703D TYPE OF RECRUITMENT : Open Competitive Job Opportunity No Out-of-Class Experience will be accepted. DEFINITION: Assist a Health Facilities Evaluator III in charge of a district office or specialized unit by performing lead supervisory, enforcement and administrative functions. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class report to a Health Facilities Evaluator III in charge of a district office or a specialized unit. Incumbents are responsible for legal affairs, enforcement procedures and related matters including the preparation and presentation of cases for prosecution or hearing. They also perform field evaluations of subordinate staff, when assigned to a district office. Essential Job Functions Supervises and evaluates the activities of survey teams in the field and recommends improved procedures to appropriate supervisory personnel. Prepares written submissions related to enforcement actions and attends all informal disciplinary conferences with facility managers, as well as all administrative managers dealing with facilities within a district. Plans and conducts periodic spot reviews of health facilities in the district. Processes Medicare/Medi-Cal non-renewals and decertification and handles hearings and depositions related to such actions. Participates in fact gathering and analysis of death investigations, maintaining liaison with other investigating agencies.Initiates requests for coroner's inquests and attends related procedures. Prepares and submits final documents for license revocations, decertification non-renewals and injunctions, maintaining liaison with district office staff. Files criminal complaints and assists local prosecutors in the preparation of cases. Maintains liaison with police jurisdictions within the district or provides liaison between the districts and representatives of the other agencies, such as the Office of the Attorney General and City and District Attorneys. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: One year's experience as a Health Facilities Evaluator I.* LICENSE: A certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California State Department of Health Services.** 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: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: * 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. CERTIFICATE INFORMATION: ** You MUST submit a legible copy of the required certificate (not the pocket license) as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California State Department of Public Health with your application or within 15 calendar days of application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov . Failure to submit the required certificate within the given time frame will result in your application being REJECTED as INCOMPLETE. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: Additional points will be awarded for additional experience beyond the Selection Requirements. Successfully passed the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT). In order to receive credit, you must include a legible copy of the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test Results with your application online at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, experience, and desirable qualifications based upon application information and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing weighted 100%. Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements 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 on the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination 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 shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY . Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. 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. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applicants must submit their completed applications by 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and 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, description of work and duties performed. If your application is incomplete, it 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 Selection 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 . 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. NO SHARING OF 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. COVID-19 VACCINATION: All Department of Public Health, health care workers and individuals working in health care facilities, based on Federal regulations and Los Angeles County Health Officer Order requirements must be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. 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. Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546 Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone : (800) 897-0077 For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER: PH5708D FIRST DAY OF FILING : September 8, 2020 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. This announcement is being reposted to add COVID-19 vaccination information in the Additional Information section. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity No Out-of-Class Experience will be accepted. Position Information: Assists a Supervising Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing in charge of a district office or specialized unit by performing lead enforcement and administrative functions to enforce the quality of total patient care in accordance with Federal, State and local licensing and certification laws and Federal regulations, conditions and standards. Program Information: Positions allocable to this class report to a Supervising Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing in charge of a district office or a specialized unit. These positions are responsible for performing lead enforcement field evaluations of subordinate staff when assigned to a district office, providing technical and administrative review of reports submitted pertaining to areas affecting the quality of total patient care such as nursing, physician, pharmacy, social, dental and related services. These positions are responsible for enforcement procedures and related matters including the preparation and presentation of cases for prosecution or hearing. Essential Job Functions Supervises and evaluates the activities of survey teams providing technical and administrative review pertaining to areas affecting total patient care such as nursing, physician, pharmacy, social, dental and related services; recommends improved procedures to appropriate supervisory personnel. Prepares written submissions related to enforcement actions and attends all informal disciplinary conferences with facility managers, as well as all administrative managers dealing with facilities within a district. Plans and conducts periodic spot reviews of health facilities in the district. Processes Medicare/Medi-Cal non-renewals and decertification and handles hearings and depositions related to such actions. Participates in fact gathering and analysis of death investigations, maintaining liaison with other investigating agencies. Initiates requests for coroner's inquests and attends related procedures. Prepares and submits final documents for license revocations, decertification non-renewals and injunctions, maintaining liaison with district office staff. Files criminal complaints and assists local prosecutors in the preparation of cases. Maintains liaison with police jurisdictions within the district or provides liaison between the districts and representatives of the other agencies, such as the Office of the Attorney General and City and District Attorneys. Requirements Meet one of the following experiences and the license requirements at the time of filing in order to move forward in the exam process. Option I: One year of work experience* in the Los Angeles County class of Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing** -OR- Option II: One year of work experience* as a registered nurse enforcing local licensing and certification requirements relating to medical care in health facilities. License(s) and Certificate(s) Required: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements. Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Registered Nurse License Number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered. Out-of-Country experience will not be considered to meet the requirements. A current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program. Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing your application online sent to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov. Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected. A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. The required license and certification MUST be current/active and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license or certification will NOT be accepted. Physical Class: 2 - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. Special Requirement Information: *Experience will be evaluated on a verifiable 36 hour work week and must be post-license only . **The Los Angeles County class of Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing is defined as a registered nurse who performs surveys, investigates, and inspects hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and related health care facilities to enforce Federal , State and local licensing and certification requirements relating to medical care. Additional Information Our Assessment Process: Once we have determined that you meet one of the experience options and license requirements listed above, our process will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based on the supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing, weighted 100%. Applicants must meet one of the experiences and license requirements listed above and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (Assessment Process) in order to be added to the hiring list (Eligible Register) for consideration of employment. Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS . Vacancy Information: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. What to expect next: We ask that you submit an application through the "Apply" link at the top of the opportunity posting using your own user ID and password (using a family member or friend's user ID may erase a candidate's original application record). Applications must be filed online only. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score the assessment will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation. 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 individual 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 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. Have any questions about anything? Please contact us using the following information: Available Shift: Any California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 Exam Number: PH5708D Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546 Department Contact Email: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER: PH5708D FIRST DAY OF FILING : September 8, 2020 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. This announcement is being reposted to add COVID-19 vaccination information in the Additional Information section. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity No Out-of-Class Experience will be accepted. Position Information: Assists a Supervising Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing in charge of a district office or specialized unit by performing lead enforcement and administrative functions to enforce the quality of total patient care in accordance with Federal, State and local licensing and certification laws and Federal regulations, conditions and standards. Program Information: Positions allocable to this class report to a Supervising Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing in charge of a district office or a specialized unit. These positions are responsible for performing lead enforcement field evaluations of subordinate staff when assigned to a district office, providing technical and administrative review of reports submitted pertaining to areas affecting the quality of total patient care such as nursing, physician, pharmacy, social, dental and related services. These positions are responsible for enforcement procedures and related matters including the preparation and presentation of cases for prosecution or hearing. Essential Job Functions Supervises and evaluates the activities of survey teams providing technical and administrative review pertaining to areas affecting total patient care such as nursing, physician, pharmacy, social, dental and related services; recommends improved procedures to appropriate supervisory personnel. Prepares written submissions related to enforcement actions and attends all informal disciplinary conferences with facility managers, as well as all administrative managers dealing with facilities within a district. Plans and conducts periodic spot reviews of health facilities in the district. Processes Medicare/Medi-Cal non-renewals and decertification and handles hearings and depositions related to such actions. Participates in fact gathering and analysis of death investigations, maintaining liaison with other investigating agencies. Initiates requests for coroner's inquests and attends related procedures. Prepares and submits final documents for license revocations, decertification non-renewals and injunctions, maintaining liaison with district office staff. Files criminal complaints and assists local prosecutors in the preparation of cases. Maintains liaison with police jurisdictions within the district or provides liaison between the districts and representatives of the other agencies, such as the Office of the Attorney General and City and District Attorneys. Requirements Meet one of the following experiences and the license requirements at the time of filing in order to move forward in the exam process. Option I: One year of work experience* in the Los Angeles County class of Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing** -OR- Option II: One year of work experience* as a registered nurse enforcing local licensing and certification requirements relating to medical care in health facilities. License(s) and Certificate(s) Required: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements. Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Registered Nurse License Number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered. Out-of-Country experience will not be considered to meet the requirements. A current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program. Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing your application online sent to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov. Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected. A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. The required license and certification MUST be current/active and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license or certification will NOT be accepted. Physical Class: 2 - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. Special Requirement Information: *Experience will be evaluated on a verifiable 36 hour work week and must be post-license only . **The Los Angeles County class of Health Facilities Evaluator, Nursing is defined as a registered nurse who performs surveys, investigates, and inspects hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and related health care facilities to enforce Federal , State and local licensing and certification requirements relating to medical care. Additional Information Our Assessment Process: Once we have determined that you meet one of the experience options and license requirements listed above, our process will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based on the supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing, weighted 100%. Applicants must meet one of the experiences and license requirements listed above and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (Assessment Process) in order to be added to the hiring list (Eligible Register) for consideration of employment. Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS . Vacancy Information: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. What to expect next: We ask that you submit an application through the "Apply" link at the top of the opportunity posting using your own user ID and password (using a family member or friend's user ID may erase a candidate's original application record). Applications must be filed online only. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score the assessment will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation. 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 individual 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 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. Have any questions about anything? Please contact us using the following information: Available Shift: Any California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 Exam Number: PH5708D Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546 Department Contact Email: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICATION FILING PERIOD: May 5, 2023, AT 5:00 P.M. (PT) - Continuous This exam will remain open until the needs of the Department are met and is subject to close without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: 34597G TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY THIS REPOSTING IS TO REMOVE THE COVID-19 LANGUAGE. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal and Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with the MAPP guidelines and regulations. DEFINITION: Has overall administrative responsibility for the supervision of employees engaged in planning, analyzing, coordinating, developing and implementing policies and procedures for County-wide emergency medical and disaster services program. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class are distinguished by having responsibility for assisting the Emergency Medical Systems Manager or a Battalion Chief or other higher management position in the Fire Department in directing the development, coordination and evaluation of the County-wide emergency medical system. This system is a coordinated composite of the sub-elements of medical care, paramedic services and training, emergency medical training, communications, emergency medical transportation, public education and information, and disaster services. Essential Job Functions Oversees the coordination, development, and approval of emergency medical technician, paramedic and mobile intensive care nurse training, testing, and certifications. Develops prehospital care guidelines and standards according to the regulations of state and local EMS agencies and in conjunction with specialized medical associations such as American Heart Association. Oversees the medical monitoring of department-wide prehospital care system including policy development, training needs, quality improvement activities, equipment, and skills testing. Acts as a liaison with paramedic provider agencies, paramedic base hospitals, and other prehospital care professionals. Consults with departmental, federal, state, local governments, and provider agencies to ensure the delivery of quality prehospital care. Manages administrative functions such as internal audits of programs, budgetary preparation, and analysis of organizational structure for the EMS Program. Acts as a liaison relating to department participation in public education functions such as health fairs, community programs, and primary and secondary school programs; distributes EMS related audio-visual materials and bilingual educational materials to community groups and other public agencies. Leads a group of senior nurse instructors in the development of quality improvement indicators and educational modules designed to achieve predetermined objectives. Conducts formal classroom and clinical instruction in EMS policies and procedures. Serves as a member or a leader of internal and external committees related to EMS. Prepares compliance reports, annual summaries, trending and analysis reports, and memorandums; maintains and manages various internal databases. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I: Four years of responsible administrative* or staff experience analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, programs, budget, or curriculum, one year of which must have been in an emergency medical services program specializing in education and/or quality management. *Administrative Experience is defined as experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and general management. Responsible Staff Experience is defined as experience at the journey-level requiring working knowledge of rules, regulations, and other guidelines to program area assigned. OPTION II: Two years of experience as a registered nurse responsible for planning and designing educational programs and quality improvement indicators and methods, designed to monitor and measure the implementation and maintenance of quality improvement standards -AND- a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.** 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. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS**: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an Accredited college*** in a specific field Verifiable experience as an instructor for at least two years in one of the following areas: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or American Red Cross Advanced Life Support (ALS) American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Prehospital Care Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Upper division credit in educational materials and methods and curriculum development Adult teaching methodology certification Supervisory experience Pre-hospital care experience Emergency department setting experience SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: **In order to receive credit for any certificate(s), license(s), or college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must include a legible copy of the certificate(s), license(s), or either the Official Degree, Official Transcript(s)****, or Official Letter from the accredited institution (which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded) with the Registrar's signature and school seal at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting an online application. If you are unable to attach your documents, you may e-mail them to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov or fax them to (323) 264-7159. Failure to provide any required documentation will result in application rejection . Please include your Name, Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the submitted documents. **Note : Applicants for this position must provide this information at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application online. ***Accreditation: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. 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 or the Association of International Credential Evaluator s, Inc. (AICE ) . ****Note: "Official Transcript" is defined as 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 therefore, will not be accepted and will result in your application being incomplete and rejected. PHYSICAL CLASS: 2 - Light - Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. Additional Information This exam will consist of TWO (2) parts: PART I: An evaluation of Training and Experience, weighted 30% , assessing education, certification(s), knowledge and understanding of emergency medical service principles, and experience in pre-hospital care, emergency settings, and staff development. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I in order to advance to Part II. PART II: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 70% , assessing: Deductive Reasoning Leading and Supervising Deciding and Initiating Action Adhering to Principles Delivering Results Relating and Networking Achieving Work Goals Entrepreneurial Thinking Persuading and Influencing Adapting and Responding to Change Coping with Pressure and Setbacks Formulating Strategies and Concepts Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part in order to be placed on the eligible register. MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19 . Note: Candidates are responsible for providing a valid e-mail address on their County of Los Angeles Department of Human Resources profile and application. This e-mail address must be able to receive e-mail notifications from fire.lacounty.gov. Candidates must review their inbox and junk/spam mail to verify if e-mail notification was received. All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Test scores cannot be given over the phone. Please add alexander.javaherdashti@fire.lacounty.gov , AOganesyan@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS : Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred. TEST PREPARATION : Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests / . ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation . Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION: The register list resulting from this examination will be used to fill Senior Emergency Medical Systems Program Head vacancies in the County of Los Angeles Fire Department as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any Shift- Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. HOW TO APPLY : Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application from 02/14/2022 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) and will remain open until the needs of the Department are met and is subject to close without prior notice. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Applicants must submit all documents to be considered (official diplomas, official transcripts, certificates, etc.) during application submission. All documents must be clear and legible. Although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the online application, resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of completing the online application. If you are unable to attach the required document(s), you may e-mail them to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.go v or fax the documents to (213) 264-7159 , at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your online application. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection . Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 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 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. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements to Qualify as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information 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. Falsification information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. TESTING ACCOMMODATION : If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, let us know by contacting the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov . You will be required to complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as provide supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process. 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 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. 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE FILING : SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : It is important that you provide your own Social Security Number (SSN) at the time of filing to ensure your application is processed accurately. Please include your SSN for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a SSN. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on a computers at public libraries throughout the County of Los Angeles. LA County Public Library has announced they have reopened some libraries with limited hours and may require prior reservation to use their computers. Please visit the following link at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD : If you do not already have an account/profile with the County of Los Angeles, you will need to create one. All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using someone else's user ID and password will erase the original application record. Testing Accommodation Coordinator : (213) 466-5500 Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2922 California Relay Services Phone : (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section Department Contact Phone : (213) 466-5500 Department Contact Email: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov Department Contact FAX : (213) 264-7159 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Position/Program Information FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICATION FILING PERIOD: May 5, 2023, AT 5:00 P.M. (PT) - Continuous This exam will remain open until the needs of the Department are met and is subject to close without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: 34597G TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY THIS REPOSTING IS TO REMOVE THE COVID-19 LANGUAGE. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal and Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with the MAPP guidelines and regulations. DEFINITION: Has overall administrative responsibility for the supervision of employees engaged in planning, analyzing, coordinating, developing and implementing policies and procedures for County-wide emergency medical and disaster services program. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class are distinguished by having responsibility for assisting the Emergency Medical Systems Manager or a Battalion Chief or other higher management position in the Fire Department in directing the development, coordination and evaluation of the County-wide emergency medical system. This system is a coordinated composite of the sub-elements of medical care, paramedic services and training, emergency medical training, communications, emergency medical transportation, public education and information, and disaster services. Essential Job Functions Oversees the coordination, development, and approval of emergency medical technician, paramedic and mobile intensive care nurse training, testing, and certifications. Develops prehospital care guidelines and standards according to the regulations of state and local EMS agencies and in conjunction with specialized medical associations such as American Heart Association. Oversees the medical monitoring of department-wide prehospital care system including policy development, training needs, quality improvement activities, equipment, and skills testing. Acts as a liaison with paramedic provider agencies, paramedic base hospitals, and other prehospital care professionals. Consults with departmental, federal, state, local governments, and provider agencies to ensure the delivery of quality prehospital care. Manages administrative functions such as internal audits of programs, budgetary preparation, and analysis of organizational structure for the EMS Program. Acts as a liaison relating to department participation in public education functions such as health fairs, community programs, and primary and secondary school programs; distributes EMS related audio-visual materials and bilingual educational materials to community groups and other public agencies. Leads a group of senior nurse instructors in the development of quality improvement indicators and educational modules designed to achieve predetermined objectives. Conducts formal classroom and clinical instruction in EMS policies and procedures. Serves as a member or a leader of internal and external committees related to EMS. Prepares compliance reports, annual summaries, trending and analysis reports, and memorandums; maintains and manages various internal databases. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I: Four years of responsible administrative* or staff experience analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, programs, budget, or curriculum, one year of which must have been in an emergency medical services program specializing in education and/or quality management. *Administrative Experience is defined as experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and general management. Responsible Staff Experience is defined as experience at the journey-level requiring working knowledge of rules, regulations, and other guidelines to program area assigned. OPTION II: Two years of experience as a registered nurse responsible for planning and designing educational programs and quality improvement indicators and methods, designed to monitor and measure the implementation and maintenance of quality improvement standards -AND- a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.** 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. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS**: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an Accredited college*** in a specific field Verifiable experience as an instructor for at least two years in one of the following areas: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or American Red Cross Advanced Life Support (ALS) American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Prehospital Care Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Upper division credit in educational materials and methods and curriculum development Adult teaching methodology certification Supervisory experience Pre-hospital care experience Emergency department setting experience SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: **In order to receive credit for any certificate(s), license(s), or college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must include a legible copy of the certificate(s), license(s), or either the Official Degree, Official Transcript(s)****, or Official Letter from the accredited institution (which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded) with the Registrar's signature and school seal at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting an online application. If you are unable to attach your documents, you may e-mail them to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov or fax them to (323) 264-7159. Failure to provide any required documentation will result in application rejection . Please include your Name, Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the submitted documents. **Note : Applicants for this position must provide this information at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application online. ***Accreditation: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. 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 or the Association of International Credential Evaluator s, Inc. (AICE ) . ****Note: "Official Transcript" is defined as 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 therefore, will not be accepted and will result in your application being incomplete and rejected. PHYSICAL CLASS: 2 - Light - Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. Additional Information This exam will consist of TWO (2) parts: PART I: An evaluation of Training and Experience, weighted 30% , assessing education, certification(s), knowledge and understanding of emergency medical service principles, and experience in pre-hospital care, emergency settings, and staff development. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I in order to advance to Part II. PART II: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 70% , assessing: Deductive Reasoning Leading and Supervising Deciding and Initiating Action Adhering to Principles Delivering Results Relating and Networking Achieving Work Goals Entrepreneurial Thinking Persuading and Influencing Adapting and Responding to Change Coping with Pressure and Setbacks Formulating Strategies and Concepts Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part in order to be placed on the eligible register. MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19 . Note: Candidates are responsible for providing a valid e-mail address on their County of Los Angeles Department of Human Resources profile and application. This e-mail address must be able to receive e-mail notifications from fire.lacounty.gov. Candidates must review their inbox and junk/spam mail to verify if e-mail notification was received. All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Test scores cannot be given over the phone. Please add alexander.javaherdashti@fire.lacounty.gov , AOganesyan@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS : Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred. TEST PREPARATION : Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests / . ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation . Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION: The register list resulting from this examination will be used to fill Senior Emergency Medical Systems Program Head vacancies in the County of Los Angeles Fire Department as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any Shift- Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. HOW TO APPLY : Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application from 02/14/2022 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) and will remain open until the needs of the Department are met and is subject to close without prior notice. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Applicants must submit all documents to be considered (official diplomas, official transcripts, certificates, etc.) during application submission. All documents must be clear and legible. Although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the online application, resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of completing the online application. If you are unable to attach the required document(s), you may e-mail them to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.go v or fax the documents to (213) 264-7159 , at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your online application. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection . Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 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 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. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements to Qualify as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information 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. Falsification information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. TESTING ACCOMMODATION : If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, let us know by contacting the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov . You will be required to complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as provide supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process. 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 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. 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE FILING : SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : It is important that you provide your own Social Security Number (SSN) at the time of filing to ensure your application is processed accurately. Please include your SSN for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a SSN. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on a computers at public libraries throughout the County of Los Angeles. LA County Public Library has announced they have reopened some libraries with limited hours and may require prior reservation to use their computers. Please visit the following link at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD : If you do not already have an account/profile with the County of Los Angeles, you will need to create one. All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using someone else's user ID and password will erase the original application record. Testing Accommodation Coordinator : (213) 466-5500 Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2922 California Relay Services Phone : (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section Department Contact Phone : (213) 466-5500 Department Contact Email: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov Department Contact FAX : (213) 264-7159 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous