What are the responsibilities and job description for the DISASTER SERVICES ANALYST position at County of Los Angeles?
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
EXAM NUMBER:
F1514A
FILING PERIOD:
The application filing period will begin on January 6, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) – Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class typically report to a departmental manager responsible for disaster/emergency service preparation or operations and perform a full range of administrative functions supporting those operations. Incumbents must have knowledge of basic communication concepts and principles to assess and recommend on a range of departmental operational issues impacted by events such as major fires, floods, earthquakes, or civil disturbances.
- Reviews and analyzes data used in the development and implementation of emergency and disaster plans, policies, and procedures; and researches and analyzes information related to technical studies in emergency and disaster planning and recovery services.
- Provides information to departmental staff and the public on policies and procedures related to emergency management operations; and gathers, reviews, and analyzes information for the preparation and dissemination of emergency management information, including for presentations and electronic and/or print distribution.
- Reviews and assesses documents and processes to assist in the development and implementation of emergency and disaster training and exercises, including policies and procedures; and prepares technical documents, plans, and reports.
- Collaborates and consults with representatives of government, public safety agencies, and the public regarding emergency management; and represents the department in public meetings with community partners and elected officials to provide information on policies and procedures and explain departmental decisions.
- Responds to emergencies and disasters, performing duties as assigned during an emergency in which the department is involved, including during evacuations, and as needed.
- Administers and presents emergency management training and exercises.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Four (4) 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.
*Responsible administrative is defined as work typically in an administrative services branch of an organizational unit, including responsibility for the development of procedures and participation in policy formulation. Experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and general management.
**Staff Capacity in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: work performed to assist and support administration by conducting research and analysis and making recommendations to the line managers on matters such as: utilization of personnel, allocation of funds, workload and workload fluctuations, and programs and procedures for accomplishing work objectives.
***Examples include but are not limited to, supporting disaster services operations such as developing emergency preparedness plans; identifying of emergency responses by analyzing, assessing documents, and reviewing existing processes; assisting in implementation of emergency/disaster preparedness programs; and coordinating training exercises to improve effectiveness of disaster/emergency programs responses, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS).
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:
- Additional experience beyond the minimum requirements.
- Experience establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external agencies (e.g., public, local, county, state or federal etc.) related to assessing emergency preparedness programs in the events of a major incident or disaster.
- ICS – 300 Intermediate Incident Command System
- ICS – 400 Advance Incident Command System
In order to receive credit for coursework, you may attach a legible copy of your training certificate(s) which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach required/supporting documents at the time of filing, you may email the documents to Kenny.Lu@probation.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing your online application or you will not receive credit. Please include your name (as it appears on your online application), the examination title and number in the subject of your email. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Experience based upon the application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%.
Candidates who do not achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the Evaluation of Experience will be notified by email. SCORES CANNOT BE GIVEN OVER THE PHONE.
Candidates must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE
A thorough background investigation will be conducted prior to appointment. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on the employment application, resume, and during the examination process is subject to verification.
Candidates who are found unsuitable for employment will be removed from the eligible list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04.
VACANCY INFORMATION
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies located in the Los Angeles County Probation Department.
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 US Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. To apply for this examination, click on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. Your application must be submitted electronically on the last day of filing. Visit the website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty.
All applicants must enter a current/updated email address at the time of filing as NOTICES WILL BE SENT BY EMAIL. Entering an invalid email address may result in the rejection of your application during the examination process. To update information, applicants must make changes to their profile at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty. Please include your name, examination number, and examination title.
Many important notifications including results 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 examinations@probation.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notifications for any examinations 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.
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have CLEARLY shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. 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 and/or supplemental questionnaire is incomplete, it may be rejected.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection process.
- FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.
- Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
- Test results cannot be given over the telephone.
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 family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record and will result in an automatic rejection of your application.
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.
LA County Public Library may require prior reservations to use their computers. Please visit the following link at https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator/ for more information.
Department Contact Name: Probation Examinations & Recruitment Unit, Non-Sworn ExamsDepartment Contact Number: (562) 940-2659
Department Contact Email: examinations@probation.lacounty.gov
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