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The County of Los Angeles CHIEF, PUBLIC HEALTH, ADMINISTRATION (Policy) in Los Angeles, California
CHIEF, PUBLIC HEALTH, ADMINISTRATION (Policy)
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CHIEF, PUBLIC HEALTH, ADMINISTRATION (Policy)
Salary
$132,009.36 - $205,301.76 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
PH1070I
Department
PUBLIC HEALTH
Opening Date
02/19/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE
We welcome applications from anyone.
FIRST DATE OF FILING:
The application filing period will begin onThursday, February 20, 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:
PH1070I
SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION:
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.
No Out-of-Class Experience will be accepted.
ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY:
The County of Los Angeles (County), listed as one of Forbes’ Best Large Employers in 2022, serves a demographically and geographically diverse population of more than 10 million residents. The County operates with an annual budget in excess of $45.4 billion for fiscal year 2024-2025. Over 110,000 employees in more than 38 departments provide vital and wide-ranging services to the public.
WHY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH:
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) is the largest County health department in the United States, with a rich history of protecting and promoting the public’s health for over 100 years. Recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials as the 2019 Local Health Department of the Year, we operate with a budget of over $2 billion to meet our mission and mandate. We successfully advance health equity and disease prevention for all County residents. Our 5,000 employees are engaged in efforts to lead the delivery of health promotion initiatives, children’s medical services, chronic and communicable disease control, home visiting, emergency preparedness and response, environmental health, HIV and STD programs, violence prevention, substance abuse prevention and control.
The Chief, Public Health, Administration position within the Office of the Health Officer serves as the Chief Advisor to the County Health Officer (Health Officer). The Chief Advisor is responsible for providing direct and high-level strategic, organizational, and operational assessments and advice to the County Health Officer (Health Officer), and as needed, to the Health Officer’s direct reports, other members of the Executive Office, and the Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Leadership Team. Further, the Chief Advisor supports activities directly related to the Health Officer’s legal authorities outlined in local and state laws and regulations, including issuance and implementation of local Health Officer Orders, declarations of local health emergencies, and other efforts aimed at controlling the spread of communicable disease or associated with environmental health and sanitation services and incidents. The Chief Advisor is also charged with additional duties as assigned by the County Health Officer. The Chief, Public Health, Administration reports to the County Health Officer within the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s Executive Office.
Essential Job Functions
Build and sustain knowledge of Health Officer authorities to protect the public’s health and the key issues and programs that fall within the Health Officer’s portfolio, and provide support, advice, and early engagement with planning, policy development, service delivery, and evolving issues.
Keep up to date and ensure awareness of relevant issues and developments which may impact DPH, alerting and advising the Health Officer on how to respond and what and when to escalate issues to the Director and Leadership Team.
Gather information and maintain internal and external awareness regarding county and department-wide priorities and other key initiatives to ensure the Health Officer is up to date and engaged appropriately.
Research, analyze, and coordinate information, generate recommendations, and develop presentations and reports to brief the Health Officer and other partners.
Provide strategic guidance and coordination for launching and evaluating frameworks, policies, trainings, programs, services, metrics, reports, and grants specifically aimed at promoting equity and eliminating gaps in health outcomes.
Provide direct support services for compliance-related activities and other preventive measures taken by the Health Officer; compliance-related strategies led by enforcement sections of the department; disease control-related activities related to mitigation of transmission and outbreaks; and key processes and functions of the overall Executive Office, including convening DPH leaders, employees, and partners and developing departmentwide priorities that address community needs and complement Chief Executive Office and Board of Supervisors initiatives.
Support efforts and convenings of federal, state, and local jurisdictions (e.g., U.S. Surgeon General, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, city health departments, state department of public health) and other stakeholders (e.g., business sector partners, faith based groups) to inform development and coordinated implementation of public health initiatives and legally enforceable mandates aimed at protecting and promoting the public’s health and eliminating disparities in health outcomes; resulting outcomes includes shared plans and mandates such as Health Officer Orders (HOOs), local ordinances, and emergency declarations.
Provide consultative services to the Director and Chief of Staff on administrative matters and special projects, including liaising with labor, academic, and other County partners, recruiting and onboarding key staff, and ensuring coordinated responses to inquiries and requests from external partners, as requested by the Director.
Support activities that maintain and improve the functioning of the overall Executive Office, including serving as back-up for key Executive Office leaders, with particular emphasis on the operations of the Office of the Health Officer and the Office of the Director.
Assist with other sensitive assignments and projects as directed by the Health Officer or as needed, by the DPH Director.
Support efforts and convenings of federal, state, and local jurisdictions (e.g., U.S. Surgeon General, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, city health departments, state department of public health) and other stakeholders (e.g., business sector partners, faith based groups) to inform development and coordinated implementation of public health initiatives and legally enforceable mandates aimed at protecting and promoting the public’s health and eliminating disparities in health outcomes; resulting outcomes includes shared plans and mandates such as Health Officer Orders (HOOs), local ordinances, and emergency declarations.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Policy Analysis and Development
A Master's degree* from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Business, Public Health Administration, Public Policy, or a related field- AND - Five (5) years of experience in a large health department** or health care organization developing and implementing policy activities for a diverse population.
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:
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 copy of your official transcript from an accredited institution within fifteen (15) days of filing your application to HRexams@ph.lacounty.gov. 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. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf.
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 byThe National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) (https://www.naces.org/members) or theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) (https://aice-eval.org/members/) . (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information)
Official Transcriptis 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.
** A large health department or health care organization, would be one serving a population of at least 500,000 persons.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Extensive senior leadership experience in the public sector or in large service/community organizations, including analyzing and interpreting public policy and legislation.
Demonstrated understanding of the strategic issues facing DPH and the County.
Experience collaboratively and responsively in both government and non-government settings.
Sound knowledge of the DPH and Los Angeles County’s direction, policy priorities, planning and budgeting processes.
Expertise in leading senior management teams in a complex and demanding environment.
Ability to identify risks and problems and work through solutions.
Proven leadership and decision-making skills.
Ability to work directly with senior managers, including on issues that require high levels of discretion.
Ability to think at high strategic level and manage through conflict.
Excellent communication skills – both written and oral – and ability to listen to instruction and follow-through correctly, including the ability to pass the intent of the instruction onto others in a context appropriate manner.
Successfully negotiate and influence; facilitate positive outcomes from complex situations.
Ability to generate confidence when dealing with the Health Officer, senior managers, staff, clients, and other partners.
Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification:
Additional experience beyond the Selection Requirements.
Additional 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.
This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Selection Requirements and Desirable Qualification.
Candidates must meet the Selection Requirements and the passing score for the assessment part is 70%.
Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies 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 list accordingly.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.
AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
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. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
Plan to submit your online application promptly 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 the County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Website, 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.
Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov. (hrexams@ph.lacounty.,gov) In the "Subject" of the e-mail please type the Exam Number and Exam Title. Failure to provide complete, accurate information will impact the assessment of your qualifications and the acceptance of your application into the examination process.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and 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.
Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.
FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT .
Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted.
Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE .
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 athttps://lacountylibrary.org.
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.
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.
FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER:
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 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 do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst
Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726
Department Contact E-mail:HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov
Exam Number: PH1070I
California Relay Services Phone:(800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation.
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b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older.
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Veteran’s Credit: In all open competitive examinations, a veteran’s credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions: During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit.
A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty.
This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran’s credit. More information available at:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/
Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. 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 or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information is available at:http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdfandhttp://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_AC EResourceGuide.pdf (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf)
Background Check: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional 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 will also 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 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 do not have to be disclosed.
Career Planning: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttps://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov/#/.
Benefit Information: Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a “new member” of the County’s defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) – unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information.
Social Security Act of 2004: Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the websitewww.socialsecurity.gov, or call toll free 1-800-772- 1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office.
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The California Fair Employment and Housing Act(Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) and other applicable laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an applicant's protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, childbirth, and other characteristics.
COVID-19 VACCINATION: Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions/classifications may be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
Updated February 2024
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Please do not use "see resume and application", for this is not acceptable and credit will not be given. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
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SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: POLICY ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION REQUIREMENTDo you have a Master's degree* from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Business, Public Health Administration, Public Policy, or a related field. *To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within fifteen (15) days of filing your application/the end of the filing period toHRexams@ph.lacounty.gov. 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. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdfandhttps://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdfAccredited 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 byThe National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) (https://www.naces.org/members) or theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) (https://aice-eval.org/members/) . (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 isNOTconsidered 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.
Yes, I have attached a copy of my official diploma, official transcript, or official letter/certificate with my application.
Yes, I will email a copy of my official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter/certificate within 15 days of my application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov.
No, I do not possess a Master's degree* from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Business, Public Health Administration, Public Policy, or a related field.
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SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: POLICY ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
Please describe in detailyour experience in a large health department* or health care organization developing and implementing policy activities for a diverse population. *A large health department or health care organization, would be one serving a population of at least 500,000 persons.
If you do not have experience please indicate"Not Applicable".
NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information:
a)Employer's Name and Address
b)Position/Title held
c)Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY)
d)Hours Worked per Week
e)Describe experience/responsibilities in detail.
You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.
Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered a response.
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