STAFF ANALYST, HEALTH

STAFF ANALYST, HEALTH

Salary

$97,552.32 - $131,464.32 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

PH4593K

Department

PUBLIC HEALTH

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

8/10/2026 2:00 PM Pacific

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Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

PH4593K

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from anyone!

FILING PERIOD:

The application filing period will begin on Monday, August 10, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT).

Applications must be received by, or before, 1:59 p.m. (PT) on Monday, August 10, 2026.

Applications received after 1:59 p.m. (PT), will not be considered.

WHY WORK FOR US?

We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country, including diverse healthcare choices, and strong retirement plans. For more information about the amazing benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill the Staff Analyst, Health position within the Department of Public Health. This position assists in research, analysis, and makes recommendations regarding the use and deployment of resources and the implementation and refinement of operations and programs within the Department of Public Health.

For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Staff Analyst, Health

Essential Job Functions

What will I do as a Staff Analyst, Health?

• Analyzes department services and make recommendations on contracting-out for such services, develops Requests for Proposals as appropriate, receives and evaluates bids, selects vendors, and coordinates transition of County programs to private vendors.

• Researches and develops contracts with the private sector for the performance of major department-wide functions and services.

• Negotiates with state or federal agencies to obtain grant funds and to justify and persuade grantor officials to permit the expenditure of funds for purposes contrary to an original grant.

• Represents the department in negotiations with the state covering various provisions of health service contracts.

• Ensures that recommended changes in department programs and resolutions to operational problems increase the efficiency and effectiveness of deliverable services.

• Acts as a team leader of other analysts, as needed.

• Performs special assignments and projects, as directed.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

OPTION I: Four (4) years of experience in a staff capacity* analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, program, procedure, budget or personnel.

OPTION II: One (1) year of highly responsible administrative or staff experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Assistant Staff Analyst, Health Services or higher.

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:

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:

• Staff capacity is defined as work in an advisory capacity to line managers to provide program and administrative support. Work includes assisting and supporting administration by doing research, analysis, and making recommendations to line managers on matters such as: utilization of personnel; allocation of funds; workload and workload fluctuations; and, programs and procedures for accomplishing work objectives. Work under general supervision of the line or division manager.

At the level. You may still qualify even if your job title isn't exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• Additional experience beyond the Requirements to Qualify.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:This assessment type will evaluate the experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system worth 100% of your total score. This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Requirements and Desirable Qualifications.

Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the Eligible List.

Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible List does not guarantee an offer of employment.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Any, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

HOW TO APPLY:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

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 https://lacountylibrary.org.

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 friends user ID and password may erase a candidates 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. We are 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.

Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726

Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

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: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

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: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

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 http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran's Credit:

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran's credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

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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 applicants 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.

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

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This Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is to be completed by all applicants for this examination. The information you provide on your application and on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.

Please be as specific as possible when answering by including all the information being requested.

Do not COPY AND PASTE all your duties as stated in the application under the Work Experience section, from your resume, and/or from the Class Specifications. In doing so, your application will be rejected as INCOMPLETE.

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.

You certify that the information provided is accurate, and you are aware that the information on the application, attachments, and Supplemental Questionnaire is subject to verification at any time during the examination and hiring process. You also understand that any false statements may result in disqualification or dismissal.

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

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Which of the following best describes your qualifications for this examination: If you do not meet the requirements, please indicate "Not Applicable."

• OPTION I: Four (4) years of experience in a staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, program, procedure, budget or personnel.
• OPTION II: One (1) year of highly responsible administrative or staff experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Assistant Staff Analyst, Health Services, or higher.
• Not Applicable

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REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY - OPTION I:

Please describe in detail your experience in a staff capacity* analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, program, procedure, budget or personnel.

• Staff capacity is defined as work in an advisory capacity to line managers to provide program and administrative support. Work includes assisting and supporting administration by doing research, analysis, and making recommendations to line managers on matters such as: utilization of personnel; allocation of funds; workload and workload fluctuations; and programs and procedures for accomplishing work objectives. Work under general supervision of the line or division manager.

If you do not have this experience please indicate "Not Applicable".

NOTE: For each experience please indicate the following information:

a) Employers 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 detail.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

(Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.)

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REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY - OPTION II

Please describe in detail your years of experience performing highly responsible administrative or staff experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Assistant Staff Analyst, Health Services, or higher.

At the level. You may still qualify even if your job title isn't exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

If you do not have this experience please indicate "Not Applicable".

NOTE: For each experience please indicate the following information:

a) Employers 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 detail.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

(Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.)

Required Question

Employer County of Los Angeles

Address

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website http://hr.lacounty.gov