PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV, CEO

 
When to Submit Your Application: The application filing period will begin on June 29, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) and will close on June 29, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). Applications received after 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) will not be considered. This exam will reopen as the needs of the service require.
 
No withhold will be allowed in this examination.
 
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Who We Are
The County of Los Angeles is the largest employer in Southern California with over 112,000 employees across 36 departments and an operating budget of $36 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 Program Specialist IV, CEO positions within the Chief Executive Office. The position provides professional services to operating departments regarding highly complex problems in the administration of specialized Countywide programs.  Position Responsibilities

• Conducts complex studies (e.g., needs analysis for training; onsite audits/inspections; policy development; employee/organizational surveys; investigating Board referrals; internal feasibility studies).
• Resolves complex complaints/problems/issues (e.g., budget curtailments; Board referrals).
• Assists or develops new or modified programs, policies, and procedures (e.g., Board policies, procedures, and initiatives), as needed.
• Administers a complex program or function (e.g., communications, contracts, human resources, information technology, research, risk management).
• Prepares various complex documents (e.g., technical reports, policies and procedures, contracts, requests for proposals, classification specifications, instructional materials, emails, charts, graphs, tables, forms, general business correspondence).
• Serves as a resource person on complex questions/issues within an assigned area (e.g., communications, contracts, human resources, information technology, research, risk management).
• Conducts complex formal training sessions/oral presentations related to an area of expertise (e.g., communications, contracts, human resources, information technology, research, risk management).
• Stays current with knowledge related to assigned area (e.g., communications, contracts, human resources, information technology, research, risk management).
• Leads or supervises a team, as needed.

Requirements to Qualify
One year of experience in a staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, program, systems, budget, compensation, or personnel, at the level of Los Angeles County class of Program Specialist III, CEO* 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
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 the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Program Specialist III, CEO is defined as providing professional services to operating departments regarding complex problems in the administration of specialized organization-wide programs.
 
Out of Class Experience will not be accepted for this examination. 
 Our Assessment Process
 
This examination will consist of two (2) parts:  

Part I: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment, weighted at 75% covering:

• Deductive Reasoning 
• Professional Potential 
• Achievement
• Coping with Uncertainty 
• Responsibility 
• Working to High Quality Standards 
• Willingness to Learn 
• Maintaining Good Working Relationships 
• Analyzing Information 
• Learning Quickly 
• Generating New Ideas 
• Using Time Efficiently 
• Adapting to Change

Applicants may be invited to participate in both Part I and II.  However, only those that achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I – multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), will have Part II – writing assessment scored.
 
MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Part II: A writing assessment, weighted 25%, covering English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information.
 
Applicants must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I and II of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of 6 months following the date of promulgation.
 
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. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add AOganesyan@hr.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, noreply@proctoru.com, and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
 
Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
 
Transfer of Test Responses

• Applicants who are concurrently applying to Program Specialist III, CEO (Exam No. M08176-R), and/or Senior Analyst, CEO (Exam No. M08295-R) will take the identical test parts (Part I and Part II) one time only.
• Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.
• This examination contains test components 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/. Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit."  Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.  
• Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/.

 
Eligibility Requirement
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register for a period of six (6) months.
 
Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
 
Selective 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:
 
Communications
Human Resources
Research/Data
Risk Management
 
Candidates 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. Your request to be placed on any selective certification list will be rejected if you do not complete the supplemental questions. The experience you claim in the supplemental questions must be consistent with the information you provide in your application. Candidates who pass the examination and meet the criteria identified in the supplemental questions will be placed on the Selective Certification list for that area.

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. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
 
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 "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this web site.
 
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. 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 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.
 
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements as listed on this job posting. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
 
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. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified.
 
 
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.
 
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications.
 
Have any questions about anything listed above? Contact us:
 
Department Contact Name: Anna Oganesyan
Department Contact Phone: (213)639-6798
Department Contact Email: AOganesyan@hr.lacounty.gov
Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Exam Number: M08185-R
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
 
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.

Salary : $107,652 - $145,068