CHIEF PROGRAM SPECIALIST, CEO

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

M0819R-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

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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 Chief Program Specialist, CEO positions within the Chief Executive Office. The position has responsibility for a major program providing operating departments with professional services in the administration of specialized Countywide programs.

Essential Job Functions

Position Responsibilities

• Supervises a section/unit in the Chief Executive Office
• Reviews and resolves complex complaints/problems/issues
• Leads or participates in the development of section-related programs or assignments of a highly complex or sensitive nature for departmental or Countywide implementation
• Participates in the Chief Executive Office’s strategic planning
• Prepares and reviews a variety of documents (e.g., narrative and technical reports, correspondences, Board letters, contracts)
• Consults other section supervisors/staff, upper management, and/or County departments
• Represents the Chief Executive Office and assigned section

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify
Three (3) years of experience 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 IV, CEO* or higher.

Special Requirement Information
*In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Program Specialist IV, CEO is defined as analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of highly complex problems (e.g. Budget curtailments, Board referrals) in administration of organization-wide programs.

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.

Additional Information

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.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19

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 Part I and II of the examination 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. Please add Jhines@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.

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. 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 your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. 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 Principal Analyst, CEO (Exam No. M0830E-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/ . 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 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. As a result of a special study conducted in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.01 (D), successful candidates shall be assembled into separate groups as follows:

BAND 1: 90 - 100
BAND 2: 80 - 89
BAND 3: 70 - 79

Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

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:

Human Resources
Risk Management

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. 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.

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. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

You may be required to verify your email address when submitting an application. 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 exam 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 verificationat 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 requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the exam requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application, and you may be disqualified.

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.

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries
For applicants 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.

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.

Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Have any questions about anything listed above? Contact us:

Department Contact Name: Jasmine Hines
Department Contact Phone: (213) 433-3482
Department Contact Email: JHines@hr.lacounty.gov
Exam Number: M0819R-R

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. 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 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. 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) .

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.

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Closing Date/Time: 12/4/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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