MANAGEMENT ANALYST - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT/HOMELESS INITIATIVE

Position/Program Information

LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY - Emergency

Applications will be accepted from Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) and will continue accepting applications until the vacancy is filled. The application filing window may close without prior notice.

EXAM NUMBER:

L1848A-EA

WHO WE ARE
Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office is the nation's finest client-centered criminal defense firm, providing a beacon for evolutionary and revolutionary changes in the justice system.
Our Offices are headed by innovative and progressive leaders collaboratively working towards our agency’s mission of reducing the incarceration rate for our indigent clientele. The Office is seeking a dedicated individual in support of our mission and values.

The Los Angeles (LA) County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Public Defender (PD) is an essential contributor to LA County’s homelessness emergency response. Through its legal services, PD works to facilitate the diversion of thousands of low-income community members annually from LA County’s jails and into treatment services, as well as works to reduce the collateral social and economic impacts of contact with the criminal legal system, such as losing employment, social services, and housing. The collective services provided and supported by PD’s workforce have a direct and indirect positive impact on our local homelessness crisis.

WHO CAN APPLY

The Public Defender's Office is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an emergency Management Analyst vacancy related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

The candidate who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Management Analyst.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Management Analyst p erforms a variety of analytical, technical, and/or confidential and sensitive assignments in core functional areas of human resources, contract development, and administration, or health programs operations and administration.

Essential Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Monitoring and reviewing contract and grant expenditures to ensure compliance with standing requirements. Coordinating with contractors, consultants, and departmental staff to ensure flawless implementation of programs, grants, and contracts. Identifying issues and making strategic recommendations based on historical data.
• Developing requests for proposals, contracts, and memoranda of understanding. Preparing documentation for solicitation packages and conducting necessary research for effective proposals. Collaborating with other departments to coordinate reviews and approvals.
• Writing business communication, such as reports and memos, to share important information with collaborators. Responding to departmental surveys regarding contracts.
• Assisting managers in interpreting report data and evaluating projects to make strategic recommendations.
• Reviewing applicable laws and regulations that may affect contracting efforts and conferring with County Counsel to develop recommendations.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Option 1
A Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university -AND- Two years of experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments that involved researching, analyzing, and synthesizing data**, as well as recommending solutions to problems related to administrative or program support functional areas.

Option 2
A Master's degree* or higher from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to core administrative areas such as contract development and administration or human resources; health programs analysis; or in a discipline related to the core business function or mission of the department.

Option 3
Four years of experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments which involved researching, analyzing, and synthesizing data**, as well as recommending solutions to problems related to administrative or program support functional areas.

You MUST meet ONE of the above requirement(s) to be appointed to the vacant Management Analyst position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
* To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma , official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution, which shows the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application at the time of filing, or e-mail to Exams@pubdef.lacounty.gov within s even (7) calendar days of filing your application. Note: Transcripts from foreign studies must be properly translated and evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency for equivalency to US standards. Click here for Accreditation Information found under Employment Information.

**Experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments which involved researching, analyzing, and synthesizing data, as well as recommending solutions to problems related to administrative or program support functional areas is gained at the level of Los Angeles County class of Management Assistant or higher. Acceptable classes, but not limited to are:

• Administrative Assistant II
• Administrative Intern I
• Appeals Hearing Specialist
• Associate Analyst, CEO
• Program Assistant, PSS
• Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant
• Senior Personnel Assistant
• Staff Development Specialist

OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE
No Out-of-Class Experience or Verification of Experience Letters will be accepted.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION
No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience and education must be fully met and indicated on the application at the time of filing.

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.

Additional Information

EXAM CONTENT

Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. If you achieve a passing score on this evaluation you will be considered for permanent appointment. If permanently appointed to the position, you will be subject to a probationary period based on the classification.

APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION

• Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button. Only online applications will be accepted and reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you are not contacted for an interview within 60 days of submitting your application, and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.
• At log-in, you will be required to verify your email address. This enhances the security of your application and prevents incorrectly entered email addresses. You can track the status of your application in the application menu of your Governmentjobs.com account.
• Notifications such as application notices and initial appointment letters will be sent to the email address provided on the application. Add the following email addresses Exams@pubdef.lacounty.gov , Personnel@pubdef.lacounty.gov , noreply@governmentjobs.com , and info@governmentjobs.com to your list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
• Fill out the application completely. When prompted, provide relevant job experience which includes employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
• We may verify information provided at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of the application or rescission of the appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification does not substitute your work experience and is not sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Federal law requires that all applicants and employed persons have a Social Security number, include yours in your application.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, OR 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 existing profile information.

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. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

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 the Los Angeles County Public Defender is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name: Hector Moreno

Department Contact Phone: (213) 460-8068

Department Contact Email: Exams@pubdef.lacounty.gov

California Relay Service Phone (Voice): (800) 735-2922

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