EXAM NUMBER M0830E-R When to Submit Your Application: Applications will be accepted beginning Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) and will close on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, by 5:00 p.m. (PT). Applications received after 5:00 p.m. (PT) will not be considered. This exam will reopen as the needs of the service require. No withhold will be allowed for this examination. Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job Opportunity Who We Are The County of Los Angeles is the largest employer in Southern California with over 116,000 employees across 38 departments and an operating budget of $45.6 billion. The County provides vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. The Opportunity We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill Principal Analyst, CEO positions within the Chief Executive Office. The position assists the Chief Executive Office to manage the County's administrative, financial affairs, and/or policy priorities under the general direction of a Manager, CEO. Position Responsibilities Leads or supervises a section/project(s) in the Chief Executive Office Leads or supervises staff Conducts program and organizational reviews as directed by the Board of Supervisors or upper management Analyzes and/or reviews the most complex requests for medium to large-size departmental budget units Develops and monitors Countywide budgets Participates in the Chief Executive Office’s strategic planning Prepares and reviews a variety of documents Consults other section supervisors/staff, upper management, County departments, and/or external stakeholders Represents the Chief Executive Office and assigned section Analyzes and develops responses to motions by the Board of Supervisors Implements a variety of Board-Directed priorities Requirements to Qualify Three (3) years of experience analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems in areas such as budget, finance, operations, policy implementation, classification, compensation, capital projects, legislative policy, organization and management, employee relations, risk management, marketing, or asset management at the level of Los Angeles County class of Senior Analyst, CEO or higher. Special Requirement Information In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Senior Analyst, CEO is defined as working independently to provide professional staff support to the head of an organization including the planning, coordination, direction, and control of various functions. 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 Expectations 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. Out-of-Class Experience will not be accepted for this examination. Desirable Certifications Professional Human Resources (PHR), issued by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), issued by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), issued by the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans (IFEBP) Labor Relations Academy Masters Certification (CLRM), issued by the California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA) If you have any of the certifications listed above, please include a valid, legible copy with your application. Alternatively, you may email your document(s) to Jasmine Hines at Jhineshr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of submitting your application. Our Assessment Process After meeting our requirements, we will evaluate your fitness for this opportunity using the following assessment: Part I: Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 75% , assessing: Deductive Reasoning Analyzing Information Empathy Sharing Knowledge and Guidance Controlling Emotions Management Judgment Management Potential Achievement Responsibility Willingness to Learn Working Relationships Learning Quickly Generating New Ideas Using Time Efficiently Working to High Quality Standards Adapting to Change Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I in order to proceed to Part II - writing assessment. Part II: A writing assessment, weighted 25% , assessing English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information. Candidates must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the exam in order to be placed on the eligible register. NOTE: All 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. Transfer of Test Responses: Applicants who are concurrently applying to Chief Programs Specialist, CEO (Exam No. M0819R-R) will take the identical test parts (Part I and Part II) one time only. Applicants who have taken identical test questions recently for other exams will have their test responses automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test questions that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred. Test Preparation Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/ . Eligibility Information The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. Selection Certification In accordance with TITLE 5 - PERSONNEL, APPENDIX 1 (Civil Service Rule 11.03) of the Los Angeles County Code, the Department of Human Resources (DHR) is canvassing applicants to identify eligible candidates who have the experience in the following areas: Asset Management Budget and Finance Classification and Compensation Contracts Employee Relations Human Resources/Performance Management Poverty Alleviation and/or Service Integration Research Applicants should be prepared to respond to a supplemental questionnaire during the application process. In order to be considered for placement on any Selective Certification lists for one or more of these areas, you are required to complete the associated supplemental questions. How to Apply Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the exam requirements as listed on this job posting. Please note that all information 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. 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. No Sharing of User ID and 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 a candidate's original application record. Testing Accommodation If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodationshr.lacounty.gov Department Contact Name: Jasmine Hines Department Contact Phone: (213) 433-3482 Department Contact Email: Jhineshr.lacounty.gov 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. 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. J-18808-Ljbffr
