INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/4734687) Apply  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I Salary $140,161.20 - $188,896.32 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number H2569F-R Department BOARD OF SUPERVISORS EXECUTIVE OFFICE Opening Date 02/06/2025 Closing Date 2/21/2025 5:00 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER H2569F-R TYPE OF RECRUITMENT We welcome applications from anyone. APPLICATION FILING Applications will be accepted beginning Friday, February 7, 2025, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Friday, February 21, 2025 before 5:00 p.m. (PT). Applications received after 5:00 p.m. (PT) will not be accepted. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 112,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities, and many more. About Our Department The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County of Los Angeles, a charter county. As such, it has the outstanding function of serving as the executive and legislative head of the largest and most sophisticated county government in the entire United States. A civil service staff which performs the duties for the County departments and agencies serves the needs of the County's population of more than 10 million people. Los Angeles County is governed by a five-member elected Board of Supervisors who serve as the legislative, executive and administrative government body, responsible for setting policies, enacting ordinances and accepting resolutions. Through an annual budget, the Board apportions and levies taxes to ensure sound fiscal management practices, and to secure the health, safety and welfare of its citizens. Supervisors advocate for and represent the public in intergovernmental affairs, develop change, and champion positive community relations. The Board of Supervisors works with multiple priority issues affecting society's most vulnerable, and addresses our County's largest challenges such as homelessness and poverty, mental health, child welfare, public safety and transportation. Executive Office of the Board The Executive Office is committed to providing excellent customer service to the Board and the people we serve in an efficient and friendly way. Our culture is based on five core values: integrity, respect, innovation, teamwork and ownership. Adoption of these core values is meaningful to executing our strategy and ensuring a work environment that supports the Board's dedication towards open and transparent government. The Executive Office supports the Board of Supervisors in performing its duties as the governing body of the largest local government in the Nation. In this capacity, the staff of the Executive Office prepares the Board's weekly Agenda and Statement of Proceedings, maintains its official records which date back to the 1850's, and provides technology, accounting, procurement, personnel, payroll, facility management and other administrative services to the Board of Supervisors. The Executive Office performs a multi-functional support role for the Board in coordinating and handling technology, staffing, procurement and facilities resources, as well as the publication of information for the Board of Supervisors, various County departments and the public. The office also coordinates and leads all aspects of the Office of Inspector General and other County commissions such as the Sheriff's Civilian Oversight Commission, Office of Child Protection, Commission on Disabilities, and the County Equity Oversight Panel. The Opportunity County of Los Angeles is recruiting highly motivated and career-minded individuals to fill the position of Information Technology Specialist I. To view classification standards for the position, please clickHERE (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066040?keywords=2569&pagetype=classSpecifications) . The candidate will act as a consultant, technical expert, systems architect, or a project manager in a departmental Information Technology organization. Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! The County of Los Angeles offers an excellent benefits package that includes a Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans, and 13 paid Holidays.Click here (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) to see a list of employee benefits. Essential Job Functions Serves as a technical expert to the department (e.g., customers, departmental managers, system administrators, vendors, developers) on issues/areas such as systems, software development, and software operations. Plans, develops, implements, and supports information technology projects in the department such as development, infrastructure, and hardware/software migration projects and system architecture planning. Develops and provides recommendations to improve existing information technology processes. Monitors contract activities provided by external vendors in order to ensure project deliverables comply with the contract. Develops, administers, monitors, and evaluates contracts to optimize use of existing hardware and software, leverage design of new systems, and promote the efficient, cost effective uses of advanced technologies. Prepares a variety of technical documents in order to communicate to business user, outside information technology section staff, executive managers, and other stakeholders. Assists with Cloud infrastructure planning, design, security, and implementation. Work with the application team on Cloud DevOps methods, frameworks, business solution development, and coordinate service migration strategies and technology roadmaps. Requirements REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY: Two years of experience within the last three (3) years at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Principal Application Developer*, Principal Information Systems Analyst**, or Principal Operating Systems Analyst***, Principal Network Systems Administrator**** or Database Administrator*****. 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: 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: * Principal Application Developer (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064540?keywords=2526&pagetype=classSpecifications) is defined as: Performs highly specialized and complex information systems analysis and programming tasks and acts as technical expert for development or maintenance of one or more major systems. This position may also function as a lead for application development projects and may supervise lower level application development personnel. ** Principal Information Systems Analyst (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066380?keywords=principal%20information%20systems%20analyst&pagetype=classSpecifications) is defined as: Performs highly specialized and complex information systems analysis and design tasks, and provides technical leadership in IT strategic planning, business automation planning, business process improvement and application development. Acts as a lead or technical consultant for complex systems development projects and may supervise lower level Information Systems Analysts and other technical staff. *** Principal Operating Systems Analyst (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066392?keywords=Principal%20Operating%20Systems%20Analyst&pagetype=classSpecifications) is defined as: Provides technical leadership or supervision of work involving complex operating systems and associated software, hardware and servers, including midrange or mainframes hosting critical applications in a high-availability environment. These environments require formal change management and problem resolution procedures and comprehensive back-up and recovery solutions. **** Principal Network Systems Administrator (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066391?keywords=Principal%20Network%20Systems%20Administrator&pagetype=classSpecifications) is defined as: Positions allocable to this class provide technical leadership for the comprehensive support of complex network and server operating system environments. Incumbents perform a wide-range of network-related duties, including the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex networks. This position functions as a lead for complex network systems administration projects and may supervise lower level Network Systems Administrators and other technical staff. ***** Database Administrator (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064547?keywords=Database%20Administrator&pagetype=classSpecifications) is defined as: Under direction performs a full range of activities required to support databases running on enterprise-level database management system (DBMS) software. ENDORSEMENT OF COUNTY QUALIFICATIONS: If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements. No withholds are allowed in this examination. Additional Information Our Assessment Process Once we verify that you meet the requirements, we will invite you to takeTWO (2) assessments of the proficiencies required for this job. Part I: This examination will consist of a multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment worth60%,assessing: + Deductive Reasoning + Professional Potential + Achievement + Working Relationships + Analyzing Information + Learning Quickly + Generating New Ideas + Using Time Efficiently + Working to High Quality Standards + Adapting to Change + Coping with Uncertainty + Willingness to Learn + Responsibility Part II: This assessment type will evaluate the training and experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This part of the assessment is worth40% of your total score and assess: + Experience monitoring and administering contracts + Experience performing risk analysis activities for an organization or business operation + Experience performing audiovisual integration and operation activities + Experience serving as a project manager The passing score for each assessment part is 70%. MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Multiple Choice and/or Simulation Assessment scores cannot be given over the phone. IMPORTANT NOTICE: We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. 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This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam. Test Preparation We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that deem necessary. + Various information can be found on our website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance. + Online practice tests are available athttps://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests. Eligibility Information The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Vacancy Information The resulting eligible list will be used to fill a vacancy at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors as they occur. Available Shift Any 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. 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. 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. Veterans 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 at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission and email the document tovcudiamat@hr.lacounty.gov. Social Security Number Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying. No Sharing of User ID and Password We want you to have your own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's account may erase an applicant's original application record. Do you have a computer and internet access? 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. 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 inequalities 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 Initiative For Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) 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 historyunless 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). Testing Accommodation If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator atTestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov. We require a completed “Request for Reasonable Accommodation” form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process. Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922Teletype Phone:(800) 899-4099 Have any questions about anything listed above? Please contact: Department Contact Name: Virna-liza Cudiamat Department Contact Phone: (213) 433-3376 Department Contact Email:vcudiamat@hr.lacounty.gov COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. Your Responsibilities: 1.Completing Your Application: a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted. b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title. 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. 2.Requirements on Job Posting: a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time. 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. c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. 3.Application Deadline: All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided. Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed. 4.Change of Name or Address: To change personal information such as your name or address, log into your profile onwww.governmentjobs.comand make the necessary change. This can be done at any time. 5.Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy: a. It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. The provision of accommodation(s) may be subject to verification, consistent with state and federal law. 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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 E_Resource_Guide.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. Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility. 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 For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) 01 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.CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY.Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will NOT be considered as a response.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. + YES, I UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS. 02 Many 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. DO NOTselect "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position.Addthe following email address to your list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail: + vcudiamat@hr.lacounty.gov + jwilliam@hr.lacounty.gov + info@governmentjobs.com + talentcentral@shl.com + noreply@proctoru.com + donot-reply@amcatmail.com It isyour responsibilityto take the above steps to view correspondence. 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. + YES, I UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS. 03 How many months of experience do you have at the level of Los Angeles County's class ofPrincipal Application Developer (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064540?keywords=2526&pagetype=classSpecifications) ,Principal Information Systems Analyst (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066380?keywords=Principal%20Information%20Systems%20Analyst&pagetype=classSpecifications) ,Principal Operating Systems Analyst (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066392?keywords=Principal%20Operating%20Systems%20Analyst&pagetype=classSpecifications) ,Principal Network Systems Administrator (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066391?keywords=2561&pagetype=classSpecifications) , orDatabase Administrator (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064547?keywords=database%20administrator&pagetype=classSpecifications) ? + 1 - 5 months + 6 - 11 months + 12 - 17 months + 18 - 23 months + 24 or more months + I do not have the above experience. 04 How recent was your experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class ofPrincipal Application Developer (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064540?keywords=2526&pagetype=classSpecifications) ,Principal Information Systems Analyst (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066380?keywords=Principal%20Information%20Systems%20Analyst&pagetype=classSpecifications) ,Principal Operating Systems Analyst (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066392?keywords=Principal%20Operating%20Systems%20Analyst&pagetype=classSpecifications) ,Principal Network Systems Administrator (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066391?keywords=2561&pagetype=classSpecifications) , orDatabase Administrator (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064547?keywords=database%20administrator&pagetype=classSpecifications) ? + Within the last five (5) years. + Within the last four (4) years. + Within the last three (3) years. + Within the last two (2) years. + I do not have the above experience. 05 If you indicated that you have the above experience, youMUSTprovideALLof the following: + Position/Title: + Employer: + IT Department/Division/Unit: + Address: + Name and Title of Supervisor: + Number of Hours Worked Per Week: + Date(s) of Employment related to the above experience:FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr) If you do not have any experience in this area, please type"DOES NOT APPLY." Failure to provideALLthe requested information above may result in disqualification of your application. 06 If you are a Los Angeles County employee, which of the following job classification(s) are you currently holding or have held in the service of Los Angeles County? + Principal Application Developer + Principal Information Systems Analyst + Principal Network Systems Administrator + Principal Operating Systems Analyst + Database Administrator + Other + I am not employed by Los Angeles County. + None of the above. 07 Instructions: Questions 7 through 19 are a self-assessment of your Training and Experience as it relates to theInformation Technology Specialist Iposition. This Evaluation of Training and Experience is weighted at40%of your final exam score. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The assessment will evaluate your knowledge, skills, and abilities gained in the following areas: + Experience monitoring and administering contracts + Experience performing risk analysis activities for an organization or business operation + Experience performing audiovisual integration and operation activities + Experience serving as a project manager In order to receive credit for your responses, please make sure to provide any supporting work history when prompted.Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit. Certification Statement By completing the following self-assessment, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this training and experience questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may verify the information that I have provided.I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or intentional omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions that may include removal from this examination and dismissal from County employment. + I have read and understood the above instructions. 08 (1) Indicate all activities of the contract monitoring cycle you have experience administering. (Select all that apply) + Monitoring contractor performance with respect to agreed upon deliverables and timelines + Cross-checking/verifying invoices for accuracy + Ensuring contractual obligations are being met and/or provided by vendors + Preparing justification and official memoranda to solicit additional funding + None of the above 09 In order to receive credit for the previous question, please describe your experience for each contract monitoring cycle activity indicated. Also include your employer name, position title, and dates of employment (month/year). If you have no experience in any area listed in the previous question, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit. 10 (2) What is thelargestannual contract amount you have monitored and administered? + Less than $250,000 + At least $250,000 but less than $500,000 + At least $500,000 but less than $1,000,000 + $1,000,000 or more + I have not monitored and administered a contract 11 In order to receive credit for the previous question, please describe your experience monitoring and administering the contract for the amount you selected. Also include your employer name, position title, and dates of employment (month/year). If you have no experience in any area listed in the previous question, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit. 12 (3) What is the greatest length of time you have monitored and administered asinglecontract? Note: You maynotcombine time periods for multiple contracts when responding to this question. + Less than one year + At least one year but less than two years + At least two years but less than three years + Three years or more + I have not monitored and administered a contract 13 In order to receive credit for the previous question, please describe your experience monitoring and administering the contract of greatest length indicated above. Also include your employer name, position title, and dates of employment (month/year). If you have no experience in any area listed in the previous question, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit. 14 (4) Indicate which risk analysis activities you have performed for your organization or business operation (Select all that apply). + Identifying possible risks to the organization or existing infrastructure + Assessing impact of risks to business operations + Developing strategies to mitigate risks + Providing recommendations to management on risk mitigation strategies + None of the above 15 In order to receive credit for the previous question, please describe your experience performing each risk analysis activity indicated. Also include your employer name, position title, and dates of employment (month/year). If you have no experience in any area listed in the previous question, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit. 16 (5) Indicate all activities related to audiovisual integration and operation you have experience performing. (Select all that apply) + Setup of audiovisual equipment (e.g., microphones, amplifiers, sound equipment) + Operating laptops and tablets for presentations + Connecting audiovisual terminals (e.g., laptops, computers, tablets) to video platforms + Routing sound signals between source and output devices + Troubleshooting audiovisual connectivity issues (e.g., microphones, videowall, speakers, audiovisual applications) + None of the above 17 In order to receive credit for the previous question, please describe your experience performing each audiovisual integration and operation activity indicated. Also include your employer name, position title, and dates of employment (month/year). If you have no experience in any area listed in the previous question, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit. 18 (6) Indicate all phases of a project you have experience overseeing as a project manager for at least one year. (Select all that apply) NOTE: Project manager is defined as being theprimaryindividual responsible for the planning, design, coordination, and implementation for a project or assignment to ensure timely completion within allocated funds/budget and resources. + Project initiation + Project planning + Project execution + Project monitoring and control + Project closure + None of the above 19 In order to receive credit for the previous question, please describe your experience performing each project management phase indicated. Also include your employer name, position title, and dates of employment (month/year). If you have no experience in any area listed in the previous question, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit. Required Question Employer County of Los Angeles Address ****************** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website http://hr.lacounty.gov Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email