Job Description

Salary : $72,570.72 - $92,633.52 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: PH8972G
Department: PUBLIC HEALTH
Opening Date: 08/07/2024


Position/Program Information

EXAMINATION NUMBER:

PH8972G
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT :

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
FILING PERIOD:

Friday, August 9, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT)
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED

DEFINITION:
Assists in planning and conducting research projects involving experimental designs, field studies and surveys in the behavioral or social science.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in planning, designing, conducting, and interpreting research projects.
• Collects, processes and analyses data for approved studies including the use of such techniques as multiple and partial correlation, multiple regression and simple analysis of variance.
• Prepares reports and recommendations based on research findings and communicates them orally, in writing, or through graphic representations and statistical summaries.
• Consults with departmental staff to explain procedures for conducting research projects and to obtain information necessary to carry out projects.
• Assists project supervisor on a team project and supervises trainees assigned to assist with the project or may independently carry out assignments under minimal supervision.
• Prepares recommendations and submits them for review with interpretations of analytical data in appropriate format.
• Supervises clerical personnel in connection with specific research projects as needed.

Requirements


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
OPTION I: A Master's degree* in a field of the behavioral or social sciences** and one year's post master's research experience***.

OPTION II: A Bachelor's degree* in a field of the behavioral or social sciences** and any combination of relevant education and/or experience totaling three years.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
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 any type of college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's Degree or higher , you must attach a legible copy of the 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 HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected.

1. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by (NACES) or (AICE). (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information)
2. Official Transcripts is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the courses from the school's website is NOT considered official transcripts and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.

**Qualifying education in the field of behavioral or social sciences includes, but is not limited to the following major disciplines: Anthropology, Cognitive Science, Economics, History, Management Science, Organization Studies, Organizational Behavior, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Social Psychology, and Sociology.

***Relevant experience in behavioral or social sciences.

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

• Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.

Additional Information


EXAMINATION CONTENT:
Once we have determined that you meet the experience requirements described above, our examination process will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based on application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire information at the time of filing weighted 100%.

Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each part of the examination in order to be added on the Eligible Register (hiring list). Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates 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.

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, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.


SPECIAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY . Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted.


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 5.00 p.m. (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 the County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Website, 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.
Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to In the "Subject" of the e-mail please type the Exam Number and Exam Title. Failure to provide complete, accurate information will impact the assessment of your qualifications and the acceptance of your application into the examination process.


The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS . Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
• Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.
• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT .
• Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements 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. Check the website for updated information at
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.
DO NOT SHARE USER ID 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.

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 in equalities 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.
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.

Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726

Department Contact E-mail:

Exam Number: PH8972G
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

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This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 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).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
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For the foreseeable future, all notices including result letters and notices of nonacceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address.

• Many important 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 hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
• Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County.
• Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence.
• Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or rescheduling.

• I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Please be advised that failure to provide the complete and correct information in your application and supplemental questionnaire may result in not accepting your application, even if you possess the qualifying experience or education.
Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.
All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

• I have read understand the above information and instructions.

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree* or a Master's degree* from an accredited college or university in a field of the behavioral or social sciences?
*In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's Degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the 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 hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected.
*Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE), (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information)

• Yes, I have attached a copy of my degree, official transcript, or official letter with my application.
• Yes, I will email a copy of my degree, official transcripts, or official letter within 15 days of my application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov.
• No, I do not possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

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OPTION I: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Please describe in detail your post master's research experience***. ***Relevant experience in behavioral or social sciences.

If you do not have this experience please indicate "Not Applicable".
NOTE: For each experience please indicate the following information:
a) Employer's Name and Address
b) Position/Title held
c) Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY)
d) Hours Worked per Week
e) Describe experience/responsibilities in details. You will not receive credit for your response if any of the requested information is missing.
(Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.)
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OPTION II: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Please describe in detail your relevant education and/or experience.

If you do not have this experience please indicate "Not Applicable".
NOTE: For each experience please indicate the following information:
a) Employer's Name and Address
b) Position/Title held
c) Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY)
d) Hours Worked per Week
e) Describe experience/responsibilities in details. You will not receive credit for your response if any of the requested information is missing.
(Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.)
Required Question County of Los Angeles, CA

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