Los Angeles County
DISASTER SERVICES PLANNING ASSISTANT
Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING REPOSTED TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD.
EXAMINATION NUMBER:
PH1513D TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
No out-of-class experience will be accepted. FILING PERIOD:
Tuesday, November 26, 2024,
at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT)
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
DEFINITION: Conducts investigations and performs special assignments in connection with disaster/emergency preparedness.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class typically report to a higher level supervisor responsible for disaster/emergency preparedness programs in a large County Department, and are distinguished by their responsibility for conducting investigations and performing special assignments in connection with disaster or emergency preparedness. Incumbents of these positions must possess and exercise basic knowledge of Federal, State, and County policies, plans, and guidelines for disaster/emergency management.
Investigates, analyzes, and makes recommendations concerning disaster/emergency preparedness problems, plans, and programs involving the County and its municipalities, private industry, and the general public. Assists in developing standard disaster/emergency operations plans and acts as advisor to local governmental jurisdictions and agencies in formulating, coordinating, and updating disaster/emergency services legislation and programs. Reviews the disaster/emergency services programs of cities to assure their conformance with Federal, State, and County policies and guidelines. Assists in maintaining liaison with officials of Federal, State, and local jurisdictions and agencies concerned with disaster planning and operations. Conducts research concerning developments and trends in disaster/emergency preparedness programs. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) years experience in a responsible administrative or staff capacity dealing with the investigation and solution of problems of organization, management, or coordination of governmental disaster or emergency services.
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: 2 - 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: You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the "Experience" area.
WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
No withhold will be allowed. Required experience/education must be fully met at the time of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:
Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements. EXAMINATION CONTENT: Once we have determined that you meet the experience requirements described above, our examination process will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire information at the time of filing
weighted 100%.
Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each part of the examination in order to be added on the Eligible Register (hiring list).
Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used 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:
Applications must be filed
ONLINE ONLY . Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted.
Apply online by clicking on the green Apply button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
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 the County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Website, 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.
Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to
HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov.
In the Subject of the e-mail please type the Exam Number and Exam Title. Failure to provide complete, accurate information will impact the assessment of your qualifications and the acceptance of your application into the examination process.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please note that
ALL
information supplied by applicants and 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. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process. FALSIFICATION
of any information may result in
DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing
VERBIAGE
from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties
WILL NOT
be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as
INCOMPLETE
and will not be accepted. 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 . 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 friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's 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. 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.
FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER:
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 the 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). EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Department Contact Name:
Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone:
(323) 659-6546 Department Contact E-mail:
HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov Exam Number:
PH1513D
California Relay Services Phone:
(800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone:
(844) 914-1006
Teletype Phone:
(800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone : (800) 897-0077 #J-18808-Ljbffr
PH1513D TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
No out-of-class experience will be accepted. FILING PERIOD:
Tuesday, November 26, 2024,
at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT)
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
DEFINITION: Conducts investigations and performs special assignments in connection with disaster/emergency preparedness.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class typically report to a higher level supervisor responsible for disaster/emergency preparedness programs in a large County Department, and are distinguished by their responsibility for conducting investigations and performing special assignments in connection with disaster or emergency preparedness. Incumbents of these positions must possess and exercise basic knowledge of Federal, State, and County policies, plans, and guidelines for disaster/emergency management.
Investigates, analyzes, and makes recommendations concerning disaster/emergency preparedness problems, plans, and programs involving the County and its municipalities, private industry, and the general public. Assists in developing standard disaster/emergency operations plans and acts as advisor to local governmental jurisdictions and agencies in formulating, coordinating, and updating disaster/emergency services legislation and programs. Reviews the disaster/emergency services programs of cities to assure their conformance with Federal, State, and County policies and guidelines. Assists in maintaining liaison with officials of Federal, State, and local jurisdictions and agencies concerned with disaster planning and operations. Conducts research concerning developments and trends in disaster/emergency preparedness programs. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) years experience in a responsible administrative or staff capacity dealing with the investigation and solution of problems of organization, management, or coordination of governmental disaster or emergency services.
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: 2 - 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: You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the "Experience" area.
WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
No withhold will be allowed. Required experience/education must be fully met at the time of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:
Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements. EXAMINATION CONTENT: Once we have determined that you meet the experience requirements described above, our examination process will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire information at the time of filing
weighted 100%.
Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each part of the examination in order to be added on the Eligible Register (hiring list).
Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used 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:
Applications must be filed
ONLINE ONLY . Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted.
Apply online by clicking on the green Apply button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
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 the County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Website, 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.
Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to
HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov.
In the Subject of the e-mail please type the Exam Number and Exam Title. Failure to provide complete, accurate information will impact the assessment of your qualifications and the acceptance of your application into the examination process.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please note that
ALL
information supplied by applicants and 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. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process. FALSIFICATION
of any information may result in
DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing
VERBIAGE
from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties
WILL NOT
be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as
INCOMPLETE
and will not be accepted. 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 . 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 friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's 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. 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.
FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER:
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 the 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). EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Department Contact Name:
Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone:
(323) 659-6546 Department Contact E-mail:
HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov Exam Number:
PH1513D
California Relay Services Phone:
(800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone:
(844) 914-1006
Teletype Phone:
(800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone : (800) 897-0077 #J-18808-Ljbffr