MANAGER, BOARD RELATIONS, HEALTH SERVICES (DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS)

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Opportunity

EXAM NUMBER Y4626B

FIRST DAY OF FILING October 3, 2023 @ 8 : 00 a.m., PT Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION :

Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP) :

This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations.

ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES : The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for over 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov .

MISSION :

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

DEFINITION :

Plans, directs, and supervises the work of the Board Relations unit in the Department of Health Services, Administration.

• Plans, directs, supervises and coordinates the work of the Board Relations unit.
• Serves as the primary departmental Board liaison for the investigation and response to inquiries and complaints of a controversial nature having potential for media coverage and community concern.
• Refers requests for information and constituent complaints from Board Offices to the appropriate division and ensures a timely, coordinated response.
• Directs and oversees committees on health program initiatives and Board-related matters by determining, in collaboration with executive level staff, discussion topics and agenda items relating to evaluating the effectiveness of existing programs and implementation of changes to meet needs and priorities.
• Oversees the department's Board-related assignments and activities, including the preparation of Board memos, and monitors the follow-up activities on all motions by the Board of Supervisors concerning departmental operations.
• Advises executive level staff and administrators regarding the more sensitive Board-related matters, facilitates communication and follow up on required actions, and provides alerts to any critical issues, potential problems or sensitive matters.
• Collaborates with the Contracts and Grants division to manage and track the number of departmental contracts requiring the Board of Supervisor's review and approval.
• Oversees the review and tracking of department-wide prioritized projects and Board assignments through databases, status reports, and projected timelines for submission to executive staff for review.
• Develops new or modified policies and procedures for completion of and response to Board assignments and inquiries to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develops and maintains liaisons with representatives from other governmental jurisdictions and agencies to exchange information.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION :

OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE : Los Angeles County employees attempting to meet the requirements via experience inconsistent with their official payroll title will be considered for this examination. Applicants claiming out-of-class experience to meet the requirements should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class / additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff’s review of applicants' qualifications.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

Additional points will be awarded to candidates who possess the following desirable qualifications :

EXAMINATION CONTENT :

This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted at 100%.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination to be added onto the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION :

Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

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 throughout the Department of Health Services, as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT :

Appointees may be required to work any shift 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 at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice.

IMPORTANT NOTES :

Applications electronically received after 4 : 59 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.

NOTE : If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email the documents to the exam analyst, Hilary Hocking, at hhocking@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.

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.

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 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 to not have to be disclosed.

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.

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE : (323) 869-7124

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT :

Hilary Hocking, Exam Analyst

hhocking@dhs.lacounty.gov

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