Health Program Analyst II

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity - EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER:

Y4729A - EA

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

Accepting applications starting

Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., PT

This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION .

The 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 Los Angeles Health Services (LAHS) Office of Diversion and Reentry is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Health Program Analyst II vacancies.

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.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Health Program Analyst II.

WHY WORK

FOR US !

color:#355C27;"> LA Health Services is LA County’s

integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the

nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community

health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services,

and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.

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color:#355C27;"> We serve as the safety net for

more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay,

insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver

extraordinary care-from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty,

trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.

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color:#355C27;"> With more than 2.9 million visits

annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is

proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone,

no matter how they come through our doors. Explore our one system of hospitals and

community health centers: Our

Locations - Health Services Los Angeles County

THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

Plans, implements, administers, and evaluates mental health and public health programs.

Essential Job Functions

* Develops new programs and/or recommends modifications to existing programs based on needs analysis in accordance with local, State, and/or federal requirements.

* Coordinates and facilitates collaborative efforts among public, private, and non-profit groups and organizations to meet the needs of the target population, and provides leadership, technical assistance, advocacy, and coalition building on behalf of targeted groups.

* Coordinates and participates in meetings with departmental, public, private, and non-profit groups and organizations to discuss and influence policy issues impacting the assigned program.

* Develops and implements community actions plans, and ensures progress toward policy passage and implementation.

* Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of services and operations provided by program staff and/or administered by contracted agencies; develops standards for evaluation for quality assurance.

* Investigates aspects of contracted agency operations such as financial capacity to provide services, contract management and compliance, client records, compliance with the service requirements of the contract, and personnel and program management.

* Performs detailed review of budgets submitted by contract agencies to evaluate program designs including number of clients to be served and units of service to be delivered; prepares written recommendations to management regarding impact on services.

* Researches and analyzes protocols, best practices, policy issues, pending legislation, regulations, potential funding sources, and technical research, and makes recommendations to management regarding impact on services.

* Prepares position papers/recommendations on issues relating to the program area.

* Works with departmental staff on contract development including selection criteria and preparation of statements of work delineating the number of clients to be served and the nature of services to be delivered; coordinates the review and approval of contract documents by management.

* Prepares and/or analyzes applications for the most complex grants and monitors program related activities and services to ensure quality assurance with grant activities.

* Attends and conducts meetings with department officials, members of community- based organizations, and the public interested in resolving issues and influencing the program.

* Prepares written reports on program activities and on progress toward achieving the overall goals of the program.

* Initiates and/or participates in awareness campaigns that promote the program assigned; designs, lays out, produces, and may disseminate products such as flyers, newsletters, pamphlets, posters, and articles.

* Lead a team of analysts or mentor other analysts, as needed.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

OPT ION I A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university* in Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration, Counseling, Healthcare Administration/Management, Leadership/Organization Development, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or Social Work -AND- four (4) years of experience in the analysis of mental health or public health programs\, two years of which must have been at the level of Health Program Analyst I\*.

A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university* in Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration, Counseling, Healthcare Administration/Management, Leadership/Organization Development, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or Social Work may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

OPTION II Six (6) years of experience performing assignments in mental health or public health program analysis\, two years of which must have been at the level of Health Program Analyst I\*.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION :*In order to receive credit for the completion of any type of college degree or course work, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing, or via email to the exam analyst at baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

*\Analysis of mental health or public health program is defined as the study and investigation of issues and problems of a mental health or public health program development, implementation, administration, evaluation and the formation of applicable solutions and recommendations.\**Health Program Analyst I in the County of Los Angeles is defined as one who p articipates in planning, implementing, administering, and evaluating mental health and public health programs.

Note: Click the following link for a full description of Los Angeles County's Health Program Analyst I classification specification item #4727.

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 a 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.

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