PRINCIPAL ANALYST, CEO - LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS

LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 14, 2024
  • Salary: $142,601.52 - $192,186.72 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Administrative Analysis and Research
  • Planning and Development
  • Job Description

    Position/Program Information

    EXAM NUMBER

    M0830D-R

    When to Submit Your Application: Applications will be accepted beginning May 21, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. (PT). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

    No withhold will be allowed for this examination.

    Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job Opportunity

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    Who We Are
    The County of Los Angeles is the largest employer in Southern California with over 112,000 employees across 36 departments and an operating budget of $36 billion. The County provides vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

    The Opportunity
    We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill Principal Analyst, CEO positions within the Chief Executive Office’s Legislative Affairs Division. Under the general direction of a Manager, CEO, the position assists the Chief Executive Office to manage the County's administrative and financial affairs related to legislation.

    Essential Job Functions

    Position Responsibilities
    • Leads the pursuit of complex County-sponsored legislation at the Federal and/or State level.
    • Collaborates in the selection and pursuit of complex co-sponsored legislation at the Federal and/or State level.
    • Reviews State and/or Federally complex legislation and budget proposals by working directly with County departments to analyze the fiscal, programmatic, and service impact to the County in order to provide strategic recommendations on advocacy strategies to the Board of Supervisors and the Chief Executive Officer.
    • Develops a list of the County’s highest legislative priorities and policies by collaborating with County departments and other internal stakeholders (e.g. Board of Supervisors, Commissions, Departmental Divisions).
    • Updates the County's Federal and State Legislative Agendas by working with County departments to review existing agendas and to submit recommendations for changes to existing, new, and/or deletion of obsolete policies.
    • Analyzes complex proposals by policy area in the Federal and State budgets by reviewing, evaluating, and reporting on all the items contained in each of the budgets by policy area (e.g. social services, health/mental health, public safety).
    • Acts as a legislative advocate for the County by assisting in developing, managing and maintaining strategic partnerships with elected officials, government agencies and other external stakeholders (e.g. State Associations, Community Based Organizations).
    • Prepares various correspondence related to legislative affairs and internal performance metrics.
    • Serves as the County’s liaison to elected officials, legislative staff and government agencies at the local, State and Federal levels.
    • Develops and administers training to County departments on the Federal and State legislative and budget process to ensure that County departments are effective and contributing partners in the advocacy efforts of the County.


    Requirements

    Requirements to Qualify
    Three (3) years of experience at the level of Senior Analyst, CEO* analyzing and recommending solutions to problems in legislation and State and Federal budget proposals (e.g., tracking proposed legislation, determining impact of proposed legislation on an entity's programs and services, advocating at the State and Federal level for the support of measures that would enhance an entity's programs, revenues, operations, and services, and identifying State and Federal legislation and budget proposals which would negatively impact an entity's programs, finances and operations which the entity would oppose).

    Special Requirement Information
    *In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Senior Analyst, CEO is gained in a central agency or corporate headquarter, working independently to provide professional staff support to the head of an organization in the planning, coordination, direction, and control of legislative analysis.

    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 Expectations
    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.

    Out-of-Class Experience will not be accepted for this examination.

    Additional Information

    Our Assessment Process
    After meeting our requirements, we will evaluate your fitness for this opportunity using the following assessment:

    Part I: Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 75%, assessing:
    • Deductive Reasoning
    • Professional Potential
    • Achievement
    • Coping with Uncertainty
    • Responsibility
    • Working to High Quality Standards
    • Willingness to Learn
    • Maintaining Good Working Relationships
    • Analyzing Information
    • Learning Quickly
    • Generating New Ideas
    • Using Time Efficiently
    • Adapting to Change

    Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I in order to proceed to Part II - writing assessment.

    MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19

    Part II: A writing assessment, weighted 25%, assessing English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information.

    Candidates must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the exam in order to be placed on the eligible register. Candidates receiving a passing score will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of 6 months following the date of promulgation.

    NOTE: 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. Please add Jhines@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.

    It is also important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. 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 your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. 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.

    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 grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation.
    Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

    Testing Accommodation
    If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

    How to Apply
    Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this web site.

    Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. 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.

    Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the exam requirements as listed on this job posting. 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 verificationat any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the exam requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application, and you may be disqualified.

    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's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

    COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications.

    Have any questions about anything listed above? Contact us:

    Department Contact Name: Jasmine Hines
    Department Contact Phone: (213) 738-2008
    Department Contact Email: JHines@hr.lacounty.gov
    Exam Number: M0830D-R
    Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
    Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2922
    California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

    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.

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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

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    Start Your Career with Los Angeles County

    With a population of more than 10 million people and 88 cities, Los Angeles County has more residents than any county in the nation. 

    With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 100,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

    As one of the Top 10 Government Services Employers, as named by Forbes Magazine, the County of Los Angeles provides those committed to a career in public service with boundless opportunities, a platform for professional and personal growth and the ability to truly make a difference in people's lives.

    A career with the County means you will have the chance to be a part of building and providing services for an amazingly diverse population of citizens. From helping families in need to fighting fires to keeping our beaches clean, the County of Los Angeles provides an environment where you can touch and enrich lives everyday.

    A career path in the County is truly that – a path. Many of those in our County family begin and end their careers here in two very different places. You may start out as an Administrative Assistant in Public Works and find yourself a few years later as a Manager in the Department of Community and Senior Services. While many County employees remain on the same career path in one department for their entire careers, others move between departments or take advantage of training and other opportunities to find new careers within the County.

    The path you take is up to you. As a Los Angeles County employee, the opportunities – and the possibilities - are limitless.

    Flexible Work Schedules

    Depending on the requirements of their department and position, some employees may have the option to craft a work schedule that accomplishes their mission, while providing flexibility, including 4/40 workweeks and other options.

    Your Choice of Locations

    From the harbor at Marina del Rey to the forests of the Antelope Valley, big cities, small municipalities and rural communities – there are opportunities to work for the County wherever you roam and wherever you call home.

    Job Security

    The County of Los Angeles is committed to providing our permanent employees with long-term employment and dependable benefits. It's a lasting career with an employer who is committed to your success.

    Career Development

    The County encourages all employees to take advantage of the many training and development opportunities available.

    Outstanding Benefits

    The County offers its employees one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.

    Diversity

    Integrity and respect lie at the heart of our Equity Policy and reflect our Mission, Vision, and Values.

     

       

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