Job Description

Salary : $92,862.72 - $112,272.00 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: PH8973F
Department: PUBLIC HEALTH
Opening Date: 08/07/2024


Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER:
PH8973F
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
FIRST DATE OF FILING:
Friday, August 9, 2024, at 8:30 A.M. (PT)
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD AND UPDATE BULLETIN INFORMATION.
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 :
Plans, conducts, interprets and evaluates original research projects involving complex experimental designs in the field of behavioral and social sciences.

Essential Job Functions

• Develops original research hypotheses directed toward the improvement of County services in areas such as mental health probation, welfare services and human relations.
• Plans, designs, conducts and evaluates research projects involving complex experimental designs such as univariate and multi-variate analysis of variance, standard and inverse factor analysis and discriminant function.
• Devises data processing procedures that make use of high speed computers and works with computer personnel in the programming and processing of data.
• Prepares reports and recommendations based on research findings.
• Consults with other departmental professional and administrative personnel in the development of study designs, the execution of the studies and the practical application of the results of research projects.
• Consults with other agencies concerning research problems and studies.
• Trains and supervises technical and clerical personnel in connection with research projects.

Requirements


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

OPTION I: A Ph.D. or other doctoral degree* from an accredited college or university with specialization in a field of the behavioral or social sciences** - AND - one (1) year's post doctoral research experience including responsibility for the design, evaluation and implementation of research projects in a behavioral or social science field.

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 five (5) 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:
You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the "Experience" area

* ACCREDITATION: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references.

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 A ssociation of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) . (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information)

In order to receive credit for any college or university course work, or 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 Transcript(s) , or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal to your 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.

• Official Transcript 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 transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.
• All documents must be attached to your application at the time of filing, or e-mailed to within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be 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.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Credit will be awarded for additional years of experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.

Additional Information


EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Education and Experience based on application information, desirable qualifications, and Supplemental Questionnaire at the time of filing weighted 100%.
Applicants must meet the requirements described above at the time of filing and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register.
Passing this examination and being added to 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.
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 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 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 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.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM 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: PH8973F

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.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at
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Many important notifications 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 Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. 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 of an exam component (if applicable).

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

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Do you have a degree from an accredited college or university in a field of the behavioral or social sciences?

If YES, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission emailed to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov.

NOTE: Foreign studies must be evaluated for equivalency by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from accredited institutions of the United States.

Failure to submit the required document(s) within the specified time frame will result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE.

• Bachelor's Degree in a field of the behavioral or social sciences.
• Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in a field of the behavioral or social sciences.
• Other
• Not Applicable

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
If you selected "Other" to question No. 2 , please provide the degree type and major in the field below.
If this does not apply to you, please type "Not Applicable" and proceed to the next question.
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OPTION I EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
If you indicated that you have a Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in a field of the behavioral or social sciences, please describe in detail your post doctoral research experience including responsibility for the design, evaluation and implementation of research projects in a behavioral or social science field.

If you do not have this experience please indicate "Not Applicable".
NOTE : For each experience please indicate the following information:

• 1. Name and Address of Employer
• 2. Position/Title Held
• 3. Date From: (MM/YYYY), Date To: (MM/YYYY)
• 4. Hours worked per week
• 5. Describe experience in detail
  You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

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OPTION II EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
If you indicated that you have a Bachelor's degree in a field of the behavioral or social sciences, please describe in detail any combination of 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:

• 1. Name and Address of Employer
• 2. Position/Title Held
• 3. Date From: (MM/YYYY), Date To: (MM/YYYY)
• 4. Hours worked per week
• 5. Describe experience in detail
  You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

Required Question County of Los Angeles, CA

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