CHIEF RESEARCH ANALYST, BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive - Emergency

We welcome applications from anyone.

First Date of Filing

The application filing period will begin on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT) - Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

Exam Number: Ph8974f-ea

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Chief Research Analyst, Behavioral Sciences vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Chief Research Analyst, Behavioral Sciences.

Definition

Has principal responsibility for planning, developing and implementing research projects designed to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of department services, and to contribute to program policy decisions.

• Plans, initiates and develops studies of department operations.
• Consults and advises on both existing and proposed research projects and incorporates methods of evaluation necessary for measures of effectiveness.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with County departments, other government agencies and community agencies regarding research activities.
• Conceives, develops and promotes special research projects; negotiates with funding agencies for financial support.
• Evaluates information secured through studies and consultations and recommends new and revised programs.
• Develops and recommends standards for evaluating programs and for preparing research reports.
• Participates in policy discussions based on research studies and data compiled.

Minimum Requirements

OPTION I: A Ph.D. or other doctoral degree from an accredited* college or university with specialization in a field of the behavioral or social sciences -AND- Two (2) years' post doctorate research experience including responsibility for the design, evaluation and implementation of research projects in a behavioral or social science field.

• OPTION II: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university in a field of the behavioral or social sciences and any combination of relevant education with experiences totaling six (6) years.
• You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

Physical Class

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

*To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application to. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards.

• Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information)
• Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.
• We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Additional information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

Application and Filing Information

How to Apply

Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

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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.

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.