Health Program Analyst III

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive Job Opportunity - EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER:

Y4731A-EA

FIRST DAY OF FILING: Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 8:00 am (PT) and will remain open on a continuous basis. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Please note that the application window may close without prior notice once a sufficient number of qualified candidates has been received.

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.

Department of Health Service s - Office of Diversion and Reentry is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Health Program Analyst III vacancies 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.

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 III.

DEFINITION: Supervises a team of analysts and other technical and support personnel providing technical and consultative services to the management of a program; or oversees a small Countywide health program.

Essential Job Functions

Supervises and participates in the coordination and facilitation of collaborative efforts among public, private, and non-profit groups and community organizations to meet the needs of the target population; provides leadership, technical assistance, advocacy, and coalition-building on behalf of targeted groups.

Supervises or independently executes the development, implementation, and evaluation of the services of a program or sub-program; formulates or assists with the formulation of plans, policies, and objectives for the program.

Conducts meetings with departmental, public, private, and non-profit groups and community organizations to discuss and influence policy issues impacting the assigned program.

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

Supervises the work of program staff and coordinates the activities of professional and technical staff implementing the objectives and goals of the program.

Reviews written reports on program activities and progress toward achieving the overall goals of the program; develops written program goals and specialty program plans.

Supervises and participates in the development and implementation of community action plans and policy.

Reviews written recommendations from staff regarding budgets submitted by contact agencies, policy issues, pending legislation, regulations, and technical research and position papers relating to the program area.

Supervises and participates in the development and administration of contracts with mental health and public health program service providers; supervises the monitoring and evaluation of agencies to ensure compliance with contract requirements and services.

Supervises the investigation of contracted agency operations performed by subordinate analyst staff; performs investigations of highly sensitive or complex issues involving contract agencies and makes recommendations to management.

Supervises and advises staff in the analysis and preparation of grant applications; monitors program-related activities and services to ensure compliance with grant activities.

Oversees the evaluation of awareness campaigns that promote the assigned program; oversees and assists in the design and layout of promotional materials and may disseminate products such as flyers, newsletters, pamphlets, posters, and articles.

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Option 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- five (5) years of experience in the analysis of mental health or public health programs\, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of Health Program Analyst II\*.

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: Seven (7) years of experience performing assignments in mental health or public health program analysis\, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of Health Program Analyst II\*.

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: * 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 mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. P lease include your name, the exam number and exam title in the subject line of the email. Note: Foreign studies must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. An evaluation report of a transcript is defined as a report issued by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by the NACES or the AICE of the United States. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit : https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf (Download PDF reader) We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

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