Job Description
Posting number: HH4594A-EA
Department: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELESS SERVICES & HOUSING
Job classification: SENIOR STAFF ANALYST, HEALTH
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administration, Housing, Program Management
Type of Recruitment
Type of Recruitment
Open Competitive - Emergency
Filing Dates
Applications will be accepted from Monday, July 20, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Thursday, July 23, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, July 23, 2026, to be accepted.
Exam Number
HH4594A-EA
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.
The Department of Homeless Services and Housing is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Senior Staff Analyst, Health 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.
Before the end of 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 Senior Staff Analyst, Health.
Examples of duties
Plans, organizes, assigns, and coordinates the work of a staff of analysts serving as technical experts and consultants to management in major health service areas.
Has immediate responsibility for the orientation, training, development, and evaluation of employees supervised.
Reviews work for thoroughness, soundness of recommendations, and compliance with applicable standards, policies, procedures and regulations.
Confers with administrators and with representatives of other jurisdictions and agencies to discuss new and ongoing programs and to exchange information.
Supervises and participates in studies of complex and difficult problem areas.
Supervises and participates in the implementation of recommended procedures and programs.
For more information about the position, please visit the classification specification: Senior Staff Analyst, Health
Qualifications
Requirements to Qualify
One (1) year of highly responsible* and complex** administrative*** or staff**** experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Supervising Administrative Assistant III*****, Assistant Hospital Administrator II******, Staff Analyst, Health*******, or higher.
You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
Special Requirement Information
*In the County of Los Angeles, highly responsible experience is defined as experience at the senior level with extensive knowledge of program related area, processes and procedures, and experience in a specific subject matter.
**In the County of Los Angeles, complex experience is defined as a factor that measures the nature, the number, variety, and intricacy and difficulty of tasks, steps, processes or methods applicable to the work to be done; the difficulty of identifying what needs to be done and the difficulty and originality involved in doing the assigned tasks. Major duties and difficulty of the mental processes necessary to identify what needs to be done, and the originality, problem solving, resourcefulness and conceptualization required to complete assigned tasks.
***In the County of Los Angeles, administrative capacity is defined as performing work typically in an administrative services branch of an organizational unit, including responsibility for the development of procedures and participation in policy formulation.
****In the County of Los Angeles, staff capacity is defined as working in an advisory capacity to line managers to provide program and administrative support.
*****In the County of Los Angeles, Supervising Administrative Assistant III is defined as plans and supervises the work of staff engaged in analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, systems and procedures, program, facilities acquisition, general management and personnel in a very large department having very complex programs.
******In the County of Los Angeles, Assistant Hospital Administrator IIis defined as assists in the administration of a County hospital by managing and coordinating the supporting services for the patient care programs of a moderate sized area of the hospital.
*******In the County of Los Angeles, Staff Analyst, Health is defined as researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations regarding the use and deployment of resources and the implementation and refinement of operations and programs having department-wide impact.
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.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience working for a public homelessness services agency providing direct field-based services, such as LAHSA.
Two (2) years of contract management experience within the last five (5) years in Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool (FHSP) - Property Related Tenant Services (PRTS) and Intensive Care Management Services (ICMS) or related programs.
Two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years analyzing and interpreting data to make recommendations on matters related to program operations and/or funding.
Supplemental information
Exam Content
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
Application and Filing Information
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add
NSangtani@hsh.lacounty.gov, as well as
noreply@governmentjobs.com, and
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You 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. 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.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 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
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, 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.
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.
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.
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 inequalities 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: Neetu Sangtani
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
