PROGRAM MANAGER III, HEALTH SERVICES

JOB EXAM NUMBER:PH0979CTYPE OF RECRUITMENT: We welcome applications from anyone!THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING REPOSTED TO MAKE A MINOR UPDATE TO THE REQUIREMENTS.FIRST DAY OF FILING: We will be accepting online applications on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 8:30 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 applicants. No out-of-class experience will be accepted.CHECK OUT OUR OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country, including diverse healthcare choices, and strong retirement plans. For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/ABOUT THIS POSITION: We are looking for someone who provides administrative coordination and management direction to a staff of professional personnel involved in the provision of services to the public through a highly specialized departmental program, or a program providing services of a sensitive nature.For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Program Manager III EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Formulates and develops plans, policies and projects for the program.Directs the work of the non-professional staff and coordinates the activities of the professional and technical staff in implementing the policies and goals of the program, including the development of new methods and procedures for the implementation of program goals.Directs the recruitment and hiring of non-professional personnel, assists in the review of candidates for professional positions.Maintains liaison with various agencies and or organizations including County departments, local, state and federal agencies, community agencies, and other concerned organizations and parties, public and private.Prepares grant requests, develops budget requests, maintains fiscal control and directs maintenance of an accounting system for reporting and auditing purposes.Provides guidance and direction in the identification of outside revenue and proposal strategies; establishes negotiation parameters and the framework for grants administration and contracts management.Directs the development of contracts with public and private agencies, and the monitoring of contractor performance.Serves as the departments contact person, and chief spokesperson for outside agencies on program activities.Responds to the media and public inquiries on program services and related issues.Directs the development of policy recommendations on issues affecting the program, for consideration by the Board of Supervisors.Directs development of statistical and accounting procedures, and insures that adequate reporting systems are set up to meet established requirements for funding and adequate program evaluation. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION EXAMINATION CONTENT:This assessment type will evaluate the education and experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system worth 100% of your total score.Candidates must meet the Requirements to Qualify and must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment in order to be added on the Eligible Register. Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION and VACANCY INFORMATION: Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on the Eligible Register list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this Eligible Register list to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the Eligible Register accordingly. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: HOW TO APPLY: We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED.IMPORTANT NOTES: We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.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: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.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. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities 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.Department Contact Name: Exam AnalystDepartment Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726Department Contact E-mail:[email protected] Services Phone: (800) 735-2922ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077