DISASTER SERVICES ANALYST

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

PH1514C

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity

FIRST DAY OF FILING :

Monday, July 15, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:59 p.m. Pacific Time (PT)

Filing will be suspended on July 15, 2024 at 1:59 p.m. Pacific Time (PT).
Applications submitted after 1:59 p.m. (PT) on July 15, 2024 will not be accepted.

THIS EXAMINATION WILL REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE

No Out-Of-Class Experience

DEFINITION:
Conducts investigations, analyses, and special studies of the more difficult and complex problems, plans, and programs involved in disaster/emergency preparedness.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class typically report to a departmental manager responsible for disaster/emergency service preparation or operations and perform a full range of administrative functions supporting those operations. Incumbents must have knowledge of basic communication concepts and principles to assess and recommend on a range of departmental operational issues impacted by events such as major fires, floods, earthquakes, or civil disturbances.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains responsibility for building emergency/disaster preparedness plans and programs in coordination with the Department Emergency Manager.
• Develops and maintains emergency/disaster procedures manuals, education materials and training for both Department-wide Continuity of Operations Program and for the building-specific Building Emergency Response Programs.
• Coordinates and conducts meetings to inform departmental staff on emergency/disaster response and continuity procedures.
• Gathers data needed to identify and recommend solutions to maximize effectiveness and efficiency of disaster and emergency systems.
• Represent the department at Emergency Operation Centers, command post, and special events, or emergency incidents.
• Reviews and Interprets policy and laws regarding emergency management and disaster response and make recommendations to on issues that would directly affect clients and staff.
• Serves as a Duty Officer, answering calls after hours and is recalled to duty when necessary.
• Represents the Department at various regional inter-departmental and state-wide Emergency Management meetings and committees.
• Investigates, analyzes, and makes recommendations concerning the more complex disaster/emergency preparedness problems, plans, and programs involving the County and its municipalities, private industry, and the general public.
• Participates in planning disaster/emergency preparedness projects and functions such as educational programs, training exercises, and other forms of preparedness.
• Analyzes and interprets State and Federal regulations pertaining to disaster/emergency activities and advises County officials regarding compliance with such regulations.
• Prepares reports and applications connected with Federal and State subventions for disaster/emergency preparedness planning, training, and operations.
• Consults with County officials and employees concerning disaster/emergency plans and activities, including the need for provision of mutual aid.
• Supervise County employees providing disaster/emergency services.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Four (4) years of experience in a responsible administrative* or staff capacity** dealing with the investigation and solution of problems of organization, management, or coordination of governmental disaster or emergency services***.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*Responsible administrative is defined as work typically in an administrative services branch of an organizational unit, including responsibility for the development of procedures and participation in policy formulation. Experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and general management.

**Staff capacity experience is defined as work performed in an advisory capacity to line managers to provide program and administrative support. Work includes assisting and supporting administration by doing research, analysis, and making recommendations to line managers on matters such as: utilization of personnel; allocation of funds; workload and workload fluctuations; and programs and procedures for accomplishing work objectives.

*** Examples of a governmental disaster or emergency services program are programs focusing on developing and maintaining emergency plans, protocols or processes; developing and/or providing emergency management training; coordinating staff emergency response units or support programs; coordinating or supporting program/organization crisis or disaster response, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:

Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Additional experience beyond the minimum requirements.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon the application, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%.

Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (evaluation of experience) to be added on the Eligible Register (hiring list).

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.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
No withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing/at the time of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.

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

HOW TO APPLY:

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 sent to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the July 15, 2024 1:59 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

• serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted.
• Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. You may refer to their website for more information regarding the reopening of some libraries with limited hours throughout Los Angeles County.

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, EMAIL, 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.

FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.

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.

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

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Closing Date/Time: 7/15/2024 2:00 PM Pacific

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