SENIOR INFORMATION RESOURCE SPECIALIST, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/4535966) Apply  SENIOR INFORMATION RESOURCE SPECIALIST, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Salary $118,233.84 - $159,337.20 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number H1112B Department BOARD OF SUPERVISORS EXECUTIVE OFFICE Opening Date 10/04/2024 + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FIRST DAY OF FILING Applications will be accepted startingOctober 8, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (PT)and will remain open until the needs of the Department are met. Filing may close at any time without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER H1112B TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. DEFINITION: Manages and participates in the planning, development and coordination of information systems and applications for the department. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class work under the administrative and technical direction of a Deputy Executive Officer or an Information Technology Manager II and have responsibility for leading and/or managing subordinate level staff in the analysis, design, implementation and coordination of information systems and applications and work processing systems, including departmental strategic planning required to support the business processes of the Board Offices and the Executive Office. The incumbent is also responsible for the coordination of training for Board Offices and Executive Office staff and for identifying, analyzing and making recommendations on office automation capabilities modifications to meet future needs of the department. The incumbent must exercise a thorough knowledge of systems design, analysis, development, business processes, information technology and systems applications as well as project management concepts and methodologies; and departmental rules and regulations. Essential Job Functions Plans, organizes and coordinates the work of analysts, consultants, and other personnel assigned to the department involved in the development, project management and/or business management of information systems projects or initiatives. Manages Information Resource Specialists and participates in the analysis of existing or proposed systems, determining the need for change or automation, and in the implementation of new automated systems. Defines the Project Management Office’s (PMO) strategy and leads the development, implementation and maintenance of common project management standards, practices, and methodologies to drive and facilitate the successful delivery of projects. Oversees the conduct of surveys to determine the need for new automated systems, the impact of proposed changes, and involvement with other systems and County departments. Coordinates the identification and resolution of complex problems, and recommends improvements and modifications in line with the current and future needs of the department. Manages the overall functions of project management; providing leadership, vision and support to staff with regards to departmental strategic plan, and enterprise-level and Information Technology projects. Meets with departmental management and Board staff to introduce, explain and suggest system improvement concepts and to obtain concurrence in resolving work related problems. Coordinates systems training programs conducted by systems staff and outside contractors for Board Offices and the Executive Office in the use of new systems. Cites advantages and disadvantages of alternative problem solutions and provides management with cost and technical data required in selecting a solution for the problem. Leads the execution of a PMO governance, reporting, and review framework to provide a holistic view of all department IT project activity, such as status, performance, risks and financial wellbeing to managers, supervisors, project stakeholders, and executive management. Serves as liaison with Board Offices, other divisions in the Executive Office, and County departments in regard to office automated systems. Acts in the absence of the Deputy Executive Officer or Information Technology Manager II. Manages and conducts interviews with business units, outside entities and project stakeholders to gather information and requirements; performs workflow analyses; documents scope and objectives; and leads design sessions. Evaluates impact; performs cost/benefit analyses; and assesses risk associated with departmental projects; analyzes business processes, security, interfaces, audit trails, and reporting methods. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Option 1: Four years' of highly responsible* experience with systems analysis and design and implementation of information systems and applications at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Senior Application Developer** or Senior Network Systems Administrator***. Option 2 : One year of experience at the level of Information Resource Specialist, Board of Supervisors **** . *Highly r esponsible is defined as:A significantly greater degree of originality, innovation, critical thinking, resourcefulness, and conceptualization required to perform the task. ** Senior Application Developer is defined as:U nder direction, performs a wide range of application development related duties including wrting, testing and debugging programs in one or more languages. Apply and understand structured program design concepts and analysis procedures of application programming. *** Senior Network Systems Administrator is defined as:Providing comprehensive support of network and server operating system environments. Under direction, incumbents perform a wide-range of network-related duties, including network administration and monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, capacity planning, network security, and network design. *****Information Resource Specialist is defined as:Analyzes, designs, plans, develops and coordinates the use of information systems, applications, and work processing systems required to support the business process of the department. 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. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: + Experience as a project manager or lead, developing and monitoring projects, determining systems and procedures for performance metrics. + Certified in Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM). + Experience identifying and providing alternative solutions to mitigate any potential risks for business operations. + Additional credit will be given for experience beyond the minimum requirements. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This exam will consist of an Evaluation of Training and Experience based on application information, Desirable Qualifications, and the Supplemental Information Questionnaire weighted 100%. Each candidate's background will be evaluated on the basis of information provided on their County of Los Angeles Employment Application and Supplemental Information Questionnaire that pertains to the areas of MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS to determine the level and scope of the candidate's job preparation for this position. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER IN THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. All 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. Please add jegomez@bos.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Scores cannot be given over the telephone. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: We will process applications on an "as-received" basis. Those who receive a passing final score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names on the register will be active for a period of 12 months following the date of promulgation. No person may participate in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. VACANCY INFORMATION: We will use the resulting eligible register to fill vacancies in the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your applicationBEFORE5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. PT, deadline.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 governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, 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. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements to Qualify as listed on this job bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. 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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 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. 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. 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Department Contact Name: Jenny Gomez JeGomez@bos.lacounty.gov (213) 893-0979 ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 974-1422 Teletype Phone: (213) 974-1704 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 CLICKHERE (http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636\_EmploymentInformation.pdf) FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION! 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. 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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. 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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 For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) 01 All important exam notifications including invitation letters, result letters, and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add jegomez@bos.lacounty.gov, noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of an exam component. + I understand the above information and instructions. 02 Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive email notifications for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. If you choose to unsubscribe, you can check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com to view your profile inbox. Exam scores cannot be disclosed over the phone. + I understand the above information and instructions. 03 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 ANSWERS 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 as 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. + I understand the above information and instructions. 04 Do you possess a Project Management Professional (PMP) or a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification?Please attach a copy of your certificaton upon submission of your application or email a copy to jegomez@bos.lacounty.gov within ten (10) calendar days from the application submission. + Yes + No 05 Describe your experience as a project manager or lead in developing and monitoring projects, determining systems and procedures for performance metrics. If you have no experience in this area, then indicate N/ANOTE: For each experience please indicate the following information:1. Name and Address of Employer 2. Position/Title Held 3. Date From: (MM/YYYY), Date To: (MM/YYYY) 4. Hours worked per week 5. Describe experience in detail. You will not receive credit for "See Resume/CV" responses. 06 Describe your experience identifying and providing alternative solutions to mitigate any potential risks for business operations. If you have no experience in this area, then indicate N/ANOTE: For each experience please indicate the following information: 1. Name and Address of Employer 2. Position/Title Held 3. Date From: (MM/YYYY), Date To: (MM/YYYY) 4. Hours worked per week 5. Describe experience in detail. You will not receive credit for "See Resume/CV" responses. 07 How many years of experience do you have performing highly responsible* experience with systems analysis and design and implementation of information systems and applications at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Senior Application Developer** or Senior Network Systems Administrator***? Please select from one of the following options below. + Not applicable + Less than one year + One (1) year, but less than two + Two (2) years, but less than three + Three (3) years, but less than four + Four (4) years, but less than Five + Five (5) years, or more 08 How many years of experience do you have at the level of Information Resource Specialist, Board of Supervisors ****? Please select from one of the following options below. + Not applicable + Less than one year + One (1) year, but less than two + Two (2) years, or more Required Question Agency County of Los Angeles Address ****************** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website http://hr.lacounty.gov Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email