senior contract program auditor

Position/Program Information
Type Of Recruitment
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
Filing Date
Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. , Pacific Time (PT)

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

Exam Number
PH4615E-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 Senior Contract Program Auditor 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 Senior
Contract Program Auditor.
Definition
Supervises a staff of Contract Program Auditors engaged in monitoring and evaluating health services provided by private agencies with County contracts.

Classification Standards
Positions allocable to this class are distinguished by their responsibility for supervising the activities of a team of Contract Program Auditors engaged in monitoring contracting agencies for contract compliance. In addition, positions in this class may serve as liaison between the County and the agencies providing health services.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises a team engaged in the maintenance and evaluation of contracts between the County and provider agencies to ensure proper utilization of funds and provision of services.
• Supervises the monitoring and evaluating of services provided by agencies under contract with the County or by units within the Department of Health Services.
• Provides technical assistance in analyzing federal, state and County regulations and in developing policy and procedures for the contracting agencies.
• Develops appropriate guidelines, standards, and procedures for the evaluation of existing contracts in terms of quality and quantity of services provided.
• Assists in the development and interpretation of contract policy for Health Service programs, as well as preparation of contracts and request for proposals.
• Participates in the negotiation of provider contracts.
• Serves as liaison in contract matters between other County departments, local, state, and federal agencies and other concerned parties, public and private, as needed.
• Visits various worksites to evaluate and provide necessary recommendations to vendors and/or staff to ensure the contract obligations are met.

Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
OPTION I:
Two years' experience monitoring health services contracts for compliance at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Contract Program Auditor*

OPTION II:
Four years' experience auditing and evaluating hospitals, and related health facilities to assure that appropriate quality of care is provided by private agencies with governmental contracts

OPTION III:
Four years' experience in a responsible staff capacity** in a public or private health or human service agency, including two years' experience in a general*** or specialized**** staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations relating to the administration of alcohol or drug contract programs.

License
California Class C Driver License.*****

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.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

Special Requirement Information

• Experience at the level of Contract Program Auditor in the County of Los Angeles is defined as c onducts program evaluation audits of hospitals, day-care centers and related health facilities to ensure that appropriate quality of care is maintained by private agencies with County contracts.
• Responsible staff capacityis defined as staff experience at the journey level requiring working knowledge of rules, regulations, and other guidelines relating to the program area assigned .
• General staff capacityis defined as experience assisting management by performing research and making recommendations on use of personnel, allocation of funds, workload and workload fluctuations, and programs and procedures for accomplishing departmental objectives.
• Specialized staff capacityis defined as staff experience requiring specialized knowledge of rules, regulations, and other guidelines relating to completing assignments in the program area assigned. Knowledge is usually attained trough extensive, increasingly difficult, and practical experience and training in the subject matter field.
• Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of their valid California Class C Driver License to their application at the time of filing or e-mail the documents to within seven (7) calendar days of filing.

Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
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 assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
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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.

Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice.

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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 .

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.
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Fair Chance
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 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 and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 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

Employment Eligibility
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

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Veteran's Credit
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