PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER, HEALTH SERVICES
County of Los Angeles
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PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER, HEALTH SERVICES (Office of Environmental Justice)
County of Los Angeles
PUBLIC HEALTH
Location
Los Angeles, California, 90010
Salary
$11,825.60 - $18,391.20
per month
Type
Closes
Open until filled
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading efforts in the Office of Environmental Justice and Climate Health to plan and carry out public health programs that tackle environmental issues and climate impacts on communities.
The role focuses on creating policies, working with various groups like residents and agencies to respond to environmental hazards, and running initiatives like awareness campaigns and health assessments.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in public health management who is passionate about equity, community involvement, and handling complex environmental challenges.
Key Requirements
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field such as public health, environmental science, or public administration (master's preferred)
- At least four years of professional experience in planning, developing, and implementing health programs, with a focus on environmental or climate health
- Strong leadership skills to direct office activities, manage teams, and provide administrative direction on environmental justice policies
- Experience collaborating with regulatory agencies, community leaders, residents, and industrial representatives on multi-agency environmental response efforts
- Proven ability in managing complex projects including grant preparation, community engagement, public awareness campaigns, and health impact assessments
- Knowledge of environmental health policies, climate health issues, and their impacts on public health
- Excellent communication skills for providing technical advice to county representatives and leading long-term planning initiatives
Full Job Description
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING REPOSTED TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL
APPLICATION FILING AND UPDATE BULLETIN LANGUAGE.
EXAM NUMBER:
PH4629B
PH4629B
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We welcome applications from anyone!
We welcome applications from anyone!
FIRST DATE OF FILING:
We will be accepting online applications from Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 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 candidates.
We will be accepting online applications from Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 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 candidates.
SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION:
Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP): 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.
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 pursuing qualified candidates to fill Program Implementation Manager, Health Services positions within the Department of Public Health.
We are looking for someone who manages a major section in the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and administration of departmental strategic health care program initiatives and projects.For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Program Implementation Manager, Health Services
Requirements
What will I do as a Program Implementation Manager, Health Services?
Directs all activities of the Office of Environmental Justice and Climate Health.
The position will plan, manage the development of environmental health policies and practices, implement policies, practices and manage the delivery of countywide strategic public health initiatives on behalf of the Department.
This position will be responsible for providing administrative direction and lead the planning to address environmental justice issues along with climate health.
Additionally, the position will provide technical advice to County representatives on environmental justice and climate health issues impacting the public’s health.
The position is needed to collaborate with regulatory agencies, municipal administrators, residents, community leaders, and industrial representatives during industrial releases where multi-agency efforts are required to restore communities from toxic environmental exposure events.
The position will manage highly complex, system-wide long-term planning; community-wide initiatives; public awareness campaigns; grant preparation and management; community engagement; health impact assessments, and environmental and health data collection and analysis.
Coordinates all aspects of implementing the division’s strategic plan passionate about environmental justice and climate health. Directs planning development within this division.
Collaborates closely with Unit managers to achieve established objectives and support the Board’s and program’s mission.
Connects with County representatives and community members on Environmental Justice and climate health initiatives.
Builds partnerships with multiple County departments to use the expertise and capacity of other agencies.
These agencies include the Chief Executive Office (CEO), Chief Sustainability Office, Office of Oil and Gas, County Counsel, and other relevant departments.
The role involves participating in environmental equity and climate-related meetings on critical matters.
It also represents LA County constituents by working closely with collaborators and County Counsel.
Leads the development, implementation, and management of the program budget along with looking for grant opportunities to fund activities within the branch.
Facilitates group or one-on-one meetings with State representatives, County and municipal executives, other county directors, community leaders and community-based organizations.Oversees the creation and application of Environmental Justice and Climate evaluation efforts.
This ensures program health results and adherence to regulations. It also assesses the impact on the populations served. Guides research and examination of health program data.
Produces reports on Environmental Justice and Climate health programs, containing findings, conclusions, and suggestions for executives and official publications.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
OPTION I:
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience* in a staff capacity** analyzing, evaluating, coordinating, and making recommendations for a variety of healthcare programs for a large integrated healthcare delivery system***, one year (1) of which must have included supervisory Environmental Health experience**** at the level***** of Los Angeles County's class of Senior Staff Analyst, Health, Assistant Hospital Administrator IV, or higher.
OPTION II:
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience* in a staff capacity** analyzing, evaluating, coordinating, and making recommendations for a variety of human services programs for a social services provider, one year (1) of which must have included supervisory Environmental Health experience**** at the level***** of Los Angeles County's class of Senior Staff Analyst, Health, or higher.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class "C" Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
A valid California Class "C" Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - 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:
You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the "Experience" area.
You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the "Experience" area.
*Progressively responsible experience is defined as work experience that clearly shows an upward progression in the level of duties and responsibilities from one job to the next.
**Staff capacity is defined as work in an advisory capacity to line managers to provide program and administrative support. Work includes assisting and supporting administration by doing research, analysis, and making recommendations to line managers on matters such as: utilization of personnel; allocation of funds; workload and workload fluctuations; and programs and procedures for accomplishing work objectives. Work under general supervision of the line or division manager.
**Staff capacity is defined as work in an advisory capacity to line managers to provide program and administrative support. Work includes assisting and supporting administration by doing research, analysis, and making recommendations to line managers on matters such as: utilization of personnel; allocation of funds; workload and workload fluctuations; and programs and procedures for accomplishing work objectives. Work under general supervision of the line or division manager.
***A large integrated healthcare delivery system is defined as a network of healthcare providers, including hospitals, physician groups, and other ancillary services, that work together under one organization to provide a coordinated continuum of care to a defined patient population.
****Environmental Health Experience consists of knowledge, skills, and practical expertise acquired through work in fields related to environmental health which includes knowledge of environmental justice and climate health. Environmental health experience includes the assessment, management, and mitigation of health risks associated with environmental factors and evaluating the impact of these hazards on public health. As well as developing strategies to manage or reduce risks to human health from environmental hazards and implementing control measures, safety protocols, and best practices to mitigate exposure. Experience in regulatory compliance of local, state, and federal environmental regulations and standards.
*****You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed.
What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure.
Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:
- Additional points will be awarded for supervisory Environmental Health experience**** beyond the Requirements.
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Law and Policy, Environmental Justice, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Social Sciences, Environmental Humanities, or a closely related field.
- A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Law and Policy, Environmental Justice, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Social Sciences, Environmental Humanities, or a closely related field.
To receive credit for your education and coursework, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from the accredited institution with your online application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application.
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.
Applicants with degrees from foreign universities may need to provide an evaluation of U.S. equivalency and official translation of the degree to English.
Please submit documentation to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.
- For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf(Download PDF reader)
- Official Transcript is 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 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.
VETERAN'S CREDIT:If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran’s credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score.
We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov as soon as possible so, if you are eligible for veteran’s credit, we can include it before the list is available.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:This assessment type will evaluate the 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: Requirements and Desirable Qualifications.
Candidates must meet the requirements to qualify and must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added on the Eligible List.
Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible List does not guarantee an offer of employment.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION & VACANCY INFORMATION:Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months.
Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
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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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst
Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726
Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov
Exam Number: PH4629B
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ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546
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