DISASTER SERVICES ANALYST

California, MO, United States

EXAM NUMBER W1514A

When to Submit Your Application

The application filing period will begin January 22, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. (PT).  This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure at any time without prior notice.

Type of Recruitment:   Open Competitive Job Opportunity NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCPTED

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Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector packages in the nation. Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary.

Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.

Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits

Flexible Schedules (Telework - where appropriate)

Rideshare, Parking, and Transit Benefits

13 paid holidays per year

Click here  for more details on employee benefits. Who We Are

The Internal Services Department (ISD) plays a major role in supporting all County of Los Angeles departments and commissions. With an annual budget of over $885M and 2,162 budgeted positions along with over 5,120 contracted workers of varying professions in facilities management, information technology, environmental, administrative, purchasing, and contracting, ISD is the County's trusted partner and provider of choice.

The Opportunity

We are pursuing a highly qualified, self motivated candidate to fill a Disaster Services Analyst position in the Executive Management Services Division (EMSD). The Disaster Services Analyst position c onducts investigations, analyses, and special studies of the more difficult and complex problems, plans, and programs involved in disaster/emergency preparedness.   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. Positions may require psychical Class IV - arduous activity which involves frequent lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces.  It includes those positions that occasionally demand  extraordinaire physical activity such those in safety positions.    What You Will Do:

Investigates, analyzes, and makes recommendations concerning the more complex disaster/emergency preparedness problems, plans, and programs involving the County and its municipalities, private industry, and the general public.

Participates in planning disaster/emergency preparedness projects and functions such as educational programs, training exercises, and other forms of preparedness.

Analyzes and interprets State and Federal regulations pertaining to disaster/emergency activities and advises County officials regarding compliance with such regulations.

Prepares reports and applications connected with Federal and State subventions for disaster/emergency preparedness planning, training, and operations.  Prepare reports for the department or County as well.

Consults with County officials and employees concerning disaster/emergency plans and activities, including the need for provision of mutual aid.

Leads as Department Operations Center (DOC) preparedness and response coordinator in charge of preparing DOC staff for emergency activations.  This includes preparing and executing documentation and exercises to operationalize a DOC.

Supervises County employees providing disaster/emergency services.

Participates in emergency exercises and assists in training emergency services workers.

Moves supplies and equipment to facilitate information, disaster preparedness, and disaster recovery efforts. Walks or climbs over uneven surfaces to assist with active disaster role(s).

Manages, reviews, and updates ISD emergency management intranet site with current content.

Assists as a departmental trainer for the various emergency management programs as well as understanding and use of necessary County systems such as Operational Area Response and Recovery System, Web Emergency Operations Center, or similar systems.

Leads Building Emergency Response Team (BERT) related activities including strategizing, writing/reviewing procedures, training, and assigning of personnel. TO QUALIFY FOR THE OPTIONS BELOW  you must POSSESS and  CLEARLY EXPRESS  detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, and PROVIDE documentation for specified courses related to the requirements below and within your online job application under the "Experience" area and Supplemental Questionnaire.

Requirements to Qualify

OPTION I:

Graduation from an accredited* institution with a Bachelor’s degree in Homeland Security or Emergency Management.

OPTION II:   Graduation from an accredited* institution with a Bachelor's degree - AND-  Three (3) years of experience providing technical staff support assisting with technical and administrative tasks related to an emergency management, emergency response, disaster recovery or disaster preparedness program.

OPTION III :

Five (5) years of experience providing technical staff support assisting with technical and administrative tasks related to an emergency management, emergency response, disaster recovery or disaster preparedness program, three (3) years of which must have been at the level of Disaster Services Planning Assistant ** or higher

– AND –

In addition to OPTIONS I, II or III  successful completion of the following Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) Independent Study Program courses is required :

IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System

IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction

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

2 - Light.   Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.  Some positions may require psychical Class IV.  Special Requirement Information

All documents should clearly indicate the degree in English language and the date when the degree was conferred or awarded.

*Accredited colleges and universities include all colleges and universities that meet the accreditation guidelines indicated on the bulletin.

For applicants with  international transcript(s) , a report by an evaluation agency recognized by  The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services  or the  Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. must be submitted at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days. The report must confirm the U.S. course/degree equivalency.

In order to receive credit for the required degree/coursework and/or license, you must include a legible copy of the official transcripts and/or a legible copy of the official certificate and/or license at the time of filing or   within 15 calendar days from the date of filing application.  Please submit documentation to [email protected] and indicate your  name, exam name (DISASTER SERVICES ANALYST), and the exam number (W1514A ) .

**A t the level of Disaster Services Planning Assistant or higher is defined as c onducts investigations and performs special assignments in connection with disaster/emergency preparedness.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Points will be awarded for additional experience beyond the requirements.

Completion of a Emergency Operations Center Type I, II and/or III credential(s) certified by the State of California Governor's Office of Emergency Services.

Certificates of successful completion of the following Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) Independent Study Program course in any of the following: IS-120.C: An Introduction to Exercises

IS-230.E: Fundamentals of Emergency Management

IS-235.C: Emergency Planning

IS-240.C: Leadership and Influence

IS-241.C: Decision Making and Problem Solving

IS-242.C: Effective Communication

IS-244.B: Developing and Managing Volunteers

Our Assessment Process:

This examination will consist of two (2) parts:

Part I  –  An Evaluation of Training and Experience based on application information and desirable qualifications weighted at 40%.  – AND – Part II  – An Interview covering Disaster Management, Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Analytical Skillsand Oral and Written Communication Skills weighted at 60%. You must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each assessment in order to be added onto the register of eligible candidates.

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 Kirby @isd.lacounty.gov , [email protected] , and [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. 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.

Eligibility Information: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the assessment will be placed on the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Passing this examination and being placed on the Eligible Register do not guarantee an offer of employment.

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

No person may compete for this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

How to Apply:

Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before 5:30 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. 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 the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty . 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  www.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. Many important 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 [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] 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 notification for any examination 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.

Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements to Qualify as listed on this bulletin. 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 verification at 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 requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified.

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries:

LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information.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.

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. Have questions about anything listed above?

Contact us:

Exam Number:  W1514A

Department Contact Name:  Kari Irby

Department Contact Phone:  (323) 881-4689

Department Contact Email:   [email protected]

California Relay Services Phone:  (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone:  (323) 457-5327

Teletype Phone:  (800) 899-4099  [Alternate Teletype Phone:  (800) 897-0077 ]

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