City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $80,701 to $117,992 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $87,403 to $108,576 and $103,293 to $128,328. NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . A Systems Analyst analyzes procedures, methods and operations of computer-based information systems; designs, implements, and recommends information systems to improve the efficiency and economy of City operations; performs cost benefit and feasibility analyses related to the modification of existing computer-based information systems, the maintenance and support of information systems, or the implementation of new computer-based systems; accesses and analyzes information from automated files using high-level retrieval languages. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) 1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a major in a closely related field; or 2. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and two years of full-time paid experience in a class at the level of Management Assistant which provides experience in: the development, analysis, implementation or major modification of new or existing computer-based information systems or relational databases; or performing cost benefit, feasibility and requirements analysis for a large-scale computer-based information system; or performing system implementation and support activities including software and hardware acquisition, installation, modifications to system configuration, system and application upgrade installation; or 3. Two years of full-time paid experience as a Systems Aide with the City of Los Angeles; and Satisfactory completion of four courses, of at least three semester or four quarter units each, in Information Systems, Systems Analysis, or a closely related degree program, professional designation, or certificate program from an accredited college or university.At least three of the courses must be from the core courses required in the program, and one course may be from either the required core courses or the prescribed elective courses of the program. A course in systems analysis and design is especially desired, but not required. PROCESS NOTES Some positions may require a valid California driver's license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf. College students within three months of meeting the education requirements indicated under Requirement #1 may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until they can provide proof that the full education requirements have been met.Applicants qualifying under Requirement #2 above must identify in the Supplemental Questions section of the application the specific projects that provide qualifying experience. The minor application, modification or use of existing systems is not considered to be qualifying experience.Four years of full-time paid experience in any of the areas noted in Requirement #2 above may be substituted for the required degree only. The two years' experience in the areas noted is still required to fully meet Requirement #2.Applicants qualifying under Requirement #3 above must list in the Supplemental Question section of the application the name of the school attended, course titles, number of units, completion dates, and grades. General education courses will not meet the education requirement outlined in Requirement #3 . A copy of the offering institution's catalog program description and course list must be attached to the on-line application and submitted to the Personnel Department at the time of filing. Failure to submit the requested documents may result in processing delays and/or disqualification.Applicants completing the exam process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying four-year degree. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree in the Attachments section of the on-line application at the time of filing. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. For such positions, only applicants possessing the specific professional certification(s) at the time of filing may be considered. Some positions will require a professional industry certification(s) in one or more of the following: Adobe Dreamweaver CS6 ACEAdobe Photoshop CS5 or CS6 ACEArcGIS Desktop Developer AssociateBMC Certified AdministratorCisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V)CompTIA A+CompTIA Security+Delphi Developer CertificationEnterprise Administration AssociateEnterprise System Design AssociateEnterprise Geodata Management AssociateEnterprise Geodata Management ProfessionalHP Service ManagerIBM Certified Solutions ExpertIBM Certified OperatorIBM Certified Systems AdministratorJAVA SE Programmer CertificationLinux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE)MCTS: Administering and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration ManagerMicrosoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)Microsoft Technology Associate: IT InfrastructureMicrosoft: Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013Microsoft: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3Microsoft: Programming in C#Microsoft: Developing ASP.NET MVC Web ApplicationsMicrosoft: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, ConfiguringMicrosoft: Windows Server 2008, Server AdministratorMicrosoft: Windows 7, ConfiguringMicrosoft: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support TechnicianMicrosoft: Installing and Configuring Windows 10Microsoft: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016Microsoft: Database FundamentalsCertified Novell Administrator (CNA)Oracle E-Business Suite R12: E-Business EssentialsOracle Database SQL Certified AssociateRed Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)Unix System AdministrationVMware Certified Associate 6 - Data Center VirtualizationVMware Certified Professional 6.5 - Data Center Virtualization Applicants must attach a copy of the certificate(s) to the on-line application at the time of filing. The certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate(s). Applicants who fail to submit the certificate(s) at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: Thursday, October 26, 2023 to Thursday, November 9, 2023 Thursday, January 25, 2024 to Thursday, February 8, 2024 Friday, May 31, 2024 to Thursday, June 13, 2024 Additional filing periods may be added based on the City’s hiring needs. The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the weighted multiple-choice test in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test: 100% The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Analytical Ability; Interpersonal Skills; Teamwork; Written Communication; Technology Application, including: office productivity tools and/or software; local area network (LAN) configurations and communication protocols; computer hardware and their use, networking devices, and software tools; various operating systems including their use, interoperability, capabilities, and limitations; basic principles and concepts of database design; systems development life cycle (SDLC) methodology including the associated steps and phases; cloud-based computing services and their use; disaster recovery systems, procedures, and/or best practices; Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) frameworks and methodologies; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Systems Analyst. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. Additional test dates may be added as needed. For candidates who apply between October 26, 2023 and November 9, 2023 , it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2024 AND TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024. For candidates who apply between January 25, 2024 and February 8, 2024 , it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2024 AND TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024. For candidates who apply between May 31, 2024 and June 13, 2024 , it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2024 AND MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.You may take the Systems Analyst multiple-choice test only once every 365 days.Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months.Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://personnel.lacity.gov/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
Mar 07, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $80,701 to $117,992 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $87,403 to $108,576 and $103,293 to $128,328. NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . A Systems Analyst analyzes procedures, methods and operations of computer-based information systems; designs, implements, and recommends information systems to improve the efficiency and economy of City operations; performs cost benefit and feasibility analyses related to the modification of existing computer-based information systems, the maintenance and support of information systems, or the implementation of new computer-based systems; accesses and analyzes information from automated files using high-level retrieval languages. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) 1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a major in a closely related field; or 2. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and two years of full-time paid experience in a class at the level of Management Assistant which provides experience in: the development, analysis, implementation or major modification of new or existing computer-based information systems or relational databases; or performing cost benefit, feasibility and requirements analysis for a large-scale computer-based information system; or performing system implementation and support activities including software and hardware acquisition, installation, modifications to system configuration, system and application upgrade installation; or 3. Two years of full-time paid experience as a Systems Aide with the City of Los Angeles; and Satisfactory completion of four courses, of at least three semester or four quarter units each, in Information Systems, Systems Analysis, or a closely related degree program, professional designation, or certificate program from an accredited college or university.At least three of the courses must be from the core courses required in the program, and one course may be from either the required core courses or the prescribed elective courses of the program. A course in systems analysis and design is especially desired, but not required. PROCESS NOTES Some positions may require a valid California driver's license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf. College students within three months of meeting the education requirements indicated under Requirement #1 may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until they can provide proof that the full education requirements have been met.Applicants qualifying under Requirement #2 above must identify in the Supplemental Questions section of the application the specific projects that provide qualifying experience. The minor application, modification or use of existing systems is not considered to be qualifying experience.Four years of full-time paid experience in any of the areas noted in Requirement #2 above may be substituted for the required degree only. The two years' experience in the areas noted is still required to fully meet Requirement #2.Applicants qualifying under Requirement #3 above must list in the Supplemental Question section of the application the name of the school attended, course titles, number of units, completion dates, and grades. General education courses will not meet the education requirement outlined in Requirement #3 . A copy of the offering institution's catalog program description and course list must be attached to the on-line application and submitted to the Personnel Department at the time of filing. Failure to submit the requested documents may result in processing delays and/or disqualification.Applicants completing the exam process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying four-year degree. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree in the Attachments section of the on-line application at the time of filing. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. For such positions, only applicants possessing the specific professional certification(s) at the time of filing may be considered. Some positions will require a professional industry certification(s) in one or more of the following: Adobe Dreamweaver CS6 ACEAdobe Photoshop CS5 or CS6 ACEArcGIS Desktop Developer AssociateBMC Certified AdministratorCisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V)CompTIA A+CompTIA Security+Delphi Developer CertificationEnterprise Administration AssociateEnterprise System Design AssociateEnterprise Geodata Management AssociateEnterprise Geodata Management ProfessionalHP Service ManagerIBM Certified Solutions ExpertIBM Certified OperatorIBM Certified Systems AdministratorJAVA SE Programmer CertificationLinux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE)MCTS: Administering and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration ManagerMicrosoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)Microsoft Technology Associate: IT InfrastructureMicrosoft: Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013Microsoft: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3Microsoft: Programming in C#Microsoft: Developing ASP.NET MVC Web ApplicationsMicrosoft: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, ConfiguringMicrosoft: Windows Server 2008, Server AdministratorMicrosoft: Windows 7, ConfiguringMicrosoft: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support TechnicianMicrosoft: Installing and Configuring Windows 10Microsoft: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016Microsoft: Database FundamentalsCertified Novell Administrator (CNA)Oracle E-Business Suite R12: E-Business EssentialsOracle Database SQL Certified AssociateRed Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)Unix System AdministrationVMware Certified Associate 6 - Data Center VirtualizationVMware Certified Professional 6.5 - Data Center Virtualization Applicants must attach a copy of the certificate(s) to the on-line application at the time of filing. The certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate(s). Applicants who fail to submit the certificate(s) at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: Thursday, October 26, 2023 to Thursday, November 9, 2023 Thursday, January 25, 2024 to Thursday, February 8, 2024 Friday, May 31, 2024 to Thursday, June 13, 2024 Additional filing periods may be added based on the City’s hiring needs. The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the weighted multiple-choice test in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test: 100% The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Analytical Ability; Interpersonal Skills; Teamwork; Written Communication; Technology Application, including: office productivity tools and/or software; local area network (LAN) configurations and communication protocols; computer hardware and their use, networking devices, and software tools; various operating systems including their use, interoperability, capabilities, and limitations; basic principles and concepts of database design; systems development life cycle (SDLC) methodology including the associated steps and phases; cloud-based computing services and their use; disaster recovery systems, procedures, and/or best practices; Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) frameworks and methodologies; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Systems Analyst. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. Additional test dates may be added as needed. For candidates who apply between October 26, 2023 and November 9, 2023 , it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2024 AND TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024. For candidates who apply between January 25, 2024 and February 8, 2024 , it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2024 AND TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024. For candidates who apply between May 31, 2024 and June 13, 2024 , it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2024 AND MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.You may take the Systems Analyst multiple-choice test only once every 365 days.Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months.Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://personnel.lacity.gov/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
CITY OF SUNNYVALE, CA
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Description CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST I/II Regular Full Time Employment Opportunity Are you interested in a fast-paced work environment where you can support a variety of technologies and customers? If so, the Client Support Specialist position is for you! The Information Technology Department (ITD) provides secure, reliable, and integrated technology solutions in alignment with the needs and goals throughout the City in a timely manner, while delivering excellence in customer service. Within the department, the Infrastructure Services Division manages the City's server and storage platform, network infrastructure, emergency and non-emergency radios, desktops and laptops, mobile phones and tablets, audio and visual equipment, operating system for all hardware, desktop applications and email in a manner that enables City Staff to support the City's operations effectively and efficiently. The City of Sunnyvale is currently recruiting for TWO Client Support Specialist I/II to further enhance our service delivery. Depending on the applicant qualifications, the position will be filled at the appropriate level/salary of either a Client Support Specialist I or Client Support Specialist II. The ideal candidate will serve as the first point of contact either in person, online, or over the telephone for the department by working directly with end users to resolve technology related questions and issues. In addition, this person will independently perform a variety of other support functions for the department, such as writing Knowledge Based Articles (KBA's), tracking Asset Management and inventory, setting up hardware for City Council and Planning Commission meetings and provide secondary support for cell phone management. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Client Support Specialist I is the entry-level classification for this job series. Initially, incumbents perform assigned duties under general supervision, while learning related standards, policies and procedures. Client Support Specialist I is distinguished from Client Support Specialist II by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the Client Support Specialist II. As experience is gained, there is a greater independence of action within established guidelines. Client Support Specialist II is the next level classification in the series. Incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of duties associated with incident and problem resolution for end-user device or system issues, conference and training room technology, system access or security issues, peripheral, network communication systems, business knowledge of how systems and devices are used and tier two customer support. Client Support Specialist II is distinguished from the higher-level classification of Senior Client Support Specialist in that the Senior Client Support Specialist is the advanced journey level in the series responsible for more complex client support and implementations. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Client Support Specialist I. Incumbents are not automatically promoted to the higher level; the needs of the department determine the level of assignment. Essential Job Functions (May include, but are not limited to, the following): CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST I : Responds to incoming incidents and requests in a timely manner, tracks 100% of all customer contacts, researches questions and issues and resolves each interaction with customer satisfaction. Provides technical support and customer service assistance either in person, online, or over the telephone; refers problems to appropriate staff as needed. Assists with the resolution of technology problems reported by City staff and system users with standard computer tools such as remote access applications, desktop management appliances, the City's business applications, and other office automation/desktop software products. Escalates incidents to higher level support personnel when appropriate in a timely manner. Provides solutions to frequently occurring problems and documents this in the ITSM knowledgebase, maintains and updates articles within the knowledgebase. Responsible for updating and maintaining the City's IT asset management inventory. Performs routine and preventive maintenance of all client devices, including printers, file systems, telephones and related equipment to ensure uninterrupted and optimum system performance. Completes service requests in a timely manner and provides support to end-users. May provide information technology training including new employee orientations regarding the City's software applications and voice, radio and/or data communications equipment. Provides technical support, including testing and equipment maintenance for in-person and virtual meetings in the City Council chambers. Provides technical direction, guidance, and customer service assistance to City staff and systems users in the operation and use of client devices (desktops, laptops, tablets, SmartPhones, etc.) and City applications and information systems. Answers, evaluates and prioritizes incoming online, telephone, voice mail, e-mail and in-person reported incidents related to hardware, software and other technologies; sets priorities and assignment of incidents to resolve problems in the most expedient manner. Assists users with making requests for identifying the right equipment or systems for purchase or upgrade. Provides Citywide system alerts, outages or maintenance notices as needed. Routes and escalates service requests to the appropriate staff as needed. Performs as a member of a team, answering questions, sharing expertise, and contributes to team effectiveness. Performs responsibilities according to the IT Department's defined processes and procedures and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST II : Above, plus the following: Installs, configures and sets up client devices (desktops, laptops, tablets, Smartphones, etc.), client device software/applications, monitors, printers or other peripherals. Performs equipment and system setup, including necessary interconnections and performance monitoring. Provides City-wide information technology training standards; develops, coordinates and conducts new employee orientations regarding the City's software applications, use of client devices and data communications. Interacts with and assists Network Engineers / System Administrators in troubleshooting and diagnosing desktop computing and Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN) problems. Interacts with and assists Programmer Analysts / Project Coordinators in troubleshooting and diagnosing reporting, department-specific and enterprise-wide applications issues. Maintains physical inventory of all end-point equipment and software. Maintains a cooperative working relationship with the public, users, other technical staff, vendors, supervisors and management. Works with IT staff to research, develop, test, and implement new technologies and projects. Monitors/safeguards security of data accordance to agency and IT security compliance. Develops and maintains technical system FAQs and how-to documentation within the IT knowledge base, to include creating/publishing new articles. Assists with the development, coordination and scheduling of in-house technical training, device and/or system user training, new user training, and assists with the preparation and conducting of demonstrations and training of new systems (applications or devices). Assists in the audits of IT services and equipment used by departments for reporting purposes. Participates on IT or Special Projects as needed. WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, bending, kneeling, crawling, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires repetitive hand movement and fine motor coordination in performing computer installation and repair and preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires both near and far vision when repairing and installing computers and/or when reading written reports and work-related documents. Additionally, color vision is required to accurately interpret visual displays and voice and data wiring color code standards. The nature of the work and assignment requires the ability to climb ladders and work in small spaces. Acute hearing is required when communicating by telephone and in person. The need to lift, drag and push equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation. Minimum Qualifications Client Support Specialist I : Education and Experience: The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in one of the following ways: A Technology Certificate from an accredited college or trade school in information technology, computer and information research science, computer engineering, computer information systems, network architecture, network and computer systems administration, telecommunications administrations, electronic engineering technology, technology project management or related field AND one year of experience in computer systems support, desktop/user support, general information technology support, telecommunications support or networking support; OR An Associate's degree or completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units at an accredited college or university in, systems administration, network systems administration, electronics technology, business information systems, computer science, information technology or related field; OR A Bachelor's degree or completion of 120 semester or 180 quarter units from an accredited college or university with concentration in computer science, computer engineering, electronics technology, information technology or related field; OR CompTIA A+ certification AND one year of experience in computer systems support, desktop/user support, general information technology support, telecommunications support or networking support. Client Support Specialist II: Education and Experience: The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in one of the following ways: A Technology Certificate from an accredited college, university or trade school in information technology, computer and information research science, computer engineering, computer applications, web technologies, computer information systems, application development, database design, programming, network architecture, network and computer systems administration, telecommunications administrations, electronic engineering technology, technology project management or related field AND TWO years of experience in computer systems support, desktop/user support, general information technology support, telecommunications support or networking support; OR An Associate's degree or completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units at an accredited college or university in systems administration, network systems administration, electronics technology, business information systems, computer science, software information systems, information technology or related field AND ONE year of experience in computer systems support, desktop/user support, general information technology support, telecommunications support or networking support; OR A Bachelor's degree or completion of 120 semester or 180 quarter units from an accredited college or university with concentration in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, informatics, web science, electronics technology, business information systems or related field AND ONE year of experience in computer systems support, desktop/user support, general information technology support, telecommunications support or networking support; OR CompTIA A+ certification AND TWO years of experience in computer systems support, desktop/user support, general information technology support, telecommunications support or networking support. Client Support Specialist I : Knowledge of: · Principles and practices of customer service. Principles and practices of ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library). Familiarity of ITSM (IT Service Management) systems to include Incident/Problem Management, Request Fulfilment; Knowledgebase Management; Asset Management and IT Service Catalogs. Principles and practices of business systems applications, databases, office automation software and operating systems commonly used on desktop computers and networked systems. Principles and practices of computer, business or telecommunications operations, including network operating systems and software products; principles and practices of local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN). Principles, practices, methods and techniques of providing customer service, training and providing technical and functional support to end users. Methods and techniques of modern office business software programs, record keeping, report preparation, technical documentation and writing. Basic cybersecurity principles. Applicable security and data privacy practices and laws. Principles, practices, methods and techniques of providing customer service, IT training and providing technical and functional support to end users. Applicable industry and safety codes and standards. Office methods, procedures, software and equipment. Methods and techniques of troubleshooting hardware, software, voice and/or data communications equipment and inter-connectivity problems. Principles and practices of software and hardware installation and repair. Principles and practices of assuring data security. Ability to: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; translate between technical and non-technical terms. Identify, analyze and define administrative and technical issues, collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. Effectively organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments in order to meet established deadlines. Provide excellent customer service. · Provide technical advice and consultation to City staff in person, online, over the telephone, or by email. Identify, analyze and resolve customer/user problems; take appropriate corrective action to problems; research technical materials to provide solutions to problems, or refer problems to appropriate staff. Learn complex principles, practices, techniques and regulations pertaining to assigned duties. Analyze current and future training, data, voice, software/hardware requirements and needs; make appropriate recommendations; develop, present and evaluate training programs and new employee training sessions. Effectively interpret and explain applicable processes, regulations, information technology protocols and hardware/software application solutions to users; listen and communicate information to persons with a diverse background of knowledge and experience. Develop and implement revisions to standard operating procedures to improve effectiveness and/or comply with technological changes as appropriate. Perform a variety of tasks in a consistent and accurate manner. Make sound decisions within established guidelines. Establish, maintain and promote positive and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, public officials and the public. Demonstrate initiative and exercise good judgment in the performance of duties. Work independently and as a team member; recognize and set priorities and meet deadlines. Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner. Respond to cybersecurity issues and remediate in a timely manner as instructed. Recognize, set and follow priorities to meet deadlines. Client Support Specialist II: Knowledge of: Above, plus the following: Intermediate knowledge of ITSM (IT Service Management) systems to include Incident/Problem Management; Request Fulfilment; Knowledgebase Management; Asset Management and IT Service Catalogs. Intermediate knowledge of business systems applications, databases, office automation software and operating systems commonly used on desktop computers and networked systems. Client device (e.g., desktop, laptop, tablet, SmartPhone) hardware, operating systems, common office automation applications and desktop applications. Computer peripherals such as printers, copiers, multi-function devices (MFDs), scanners, plotters, and external storage devices. Intermediate knowledge of computer, business or telecommunications operations, including operating systems and software products; principles and practices of local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN). Intermediate knowledge of troubleshooting hardware, software, voice and/or data communications equipment and inter-connectivity problems. Principles and practices of mentorship and effective working team environments. Ability to: Above, plus the following : Identify, analyze and define complex technical issues, collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. Provide technical advice and consultation to City staff in person or remotely (online, phone, email, etc.). Maintain and troubleshoot client device installations (desktops, laptops, tablets, SmartPhones) and resolve hardware and software problems. Install or modify client device installations, including connecting hardware to the network, installing software, transferring data and testing. Perform routine upgrades on City client devices and workstations, software and associated peripherals. Independently develop and coordinate effective administrative and business systems, programs and procedures. Effectively organize, prioritize and complete complex work assignments in an expedient and customer service orientation. Apply complex principles, practices, techniques and regulations pertaining to assigned duties. Analyze cybersecurity issues and remediate in a timely manner as instructed. Assist in evaluating new technologies that will lower cost or improve efficiencies; provide feedback to management on ways to improve efficiencies. · Lead staff or user training on technology solutions. Act as a team leader when necessary. Assist is evaluating new technologies that will lower cost or improve efficiencies; provide feedback to management on ways to improve efficiencies. Lead staff or user training on new or existing technology solutions. Effectively interpret and explain applicable processes, regulations, IT protocols and hardware/software application solutions to users. Develop and implement revisions to standard operating procedures to improve effectiveness and/or comply with technological or regulatory changes as appropriate. Exercise independent judgment and initiative to identify problems, analyze situations accurately, and take effective action Prepare and maintain clear, concise and accurate written reports, instructions, memos, alerts, knowledgebase articles or other related documentation. Prepare and maintain clear, concise and accurate written reports, instructions, memos, alerts, knowledgebase articles, newsletter articles and other related documentation. Make public presentations, as necessary. · Follow oral instructions, work with minimal supervision to accomplish goals and objectives and complete assigned project task on time. Plan effectively, prioritize requests and assignments and meet deadlines. Willingness to: Provide emergency response to reduce downtime, correct errors or monitor vendor activity surrounding critical system failures, off-hours scheduled maintenance downtime or work on call on a scheduled and as needed basis. Provide services in different geographical locations throughout the City as requested by users or needed. Licenses/Certificates: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Public sector employment or internship experience. Possession and maintenance of CompTIA A+ certification. Possession and maintenance of Information Technology Infrastructure Library ITIL certification. Possession and maintenance of one or more of the following: Microsoft Certifications or equivalent. Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate Microsoft 365 Certified: Teamwork Administrator Associate Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate Microsoft 365 Certified: Developer Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate Application and Selection Process If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources no later than 5:00 pm on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, or after receiving 100 qualified and completed applications, whichever is first. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS . Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. EXAM PROCESS Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may consist of an oral examination scheduled for Wednesday , May 1, 2024 and Thursday, May 2, 2024 . (Note: The examination process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Director of Human Resources). SELECTION PROCESS Those candidates that receive a passing score on the examination will be placed on an eligibility list for up to one year, in accordance with the City's Civil Service Rules and Administrative Policies. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be invited to participate in a selection interview with the Information Technology Department tentatively scheduled for the week of May 6, 2024 . *Please note: Selection interviews will take place in-person at the City of Sunnyvale's City Hall. T he City does not provide any travel reimbursement or assistance. Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a comprehensive background investigation, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION Any successful candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of education (i.e., original copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Summary of Sunnyvale's Employees Association SEA For assistance on how to fill out your job application, watch the following video: How to Apply for a City of Sunnyvale Job - YouTube (5:13) The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application. Summary of Sunnyvale's Employees Association SEA Notice of CFRA (California Family Rights Act) Rights and Obligations Closing Date/Time: 4/16/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Mar 27, 2024
Full Time
Description CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST I/II Regular Full Time Employment Opportunity Are you interested in a fast-paced work environment where you can support a variety of technologies and customers? If so, the Client Support Specialist position is for you! The Information Technology Department (ITD) provides secure, reliable, and integrated technology solutions in alignment with the needs and goals throughout the City in a timely manner, while delivering excellence in customer service. Within the department, the Infrastructure Services Division manages the City's server and storage platform, network infrastructure, emergency and non-emergency radios, desktops and laptops, mobile phones and tablets, audio and visual equipment, operating system for all hardware, desktop applications and email in a manner that enables City Staff to support the City's operations effectively and efficiently. The City of Sunnyvale is currently recruiting for TWO Client Support Specialist I/II to further enhance our service delivery. Depending on the applicant qualifications, the position will be filled at the appropriate level/salary of either a Client Support Specialist I or Client Support Specialist II. The ideal candidate will serve as the first point of contact either in person, online, or over the telephone for the department by working directly with end users to resolve technology related questions and issues. In addition, this person will independently perform a variety of other support functions for the department, such as writing Knowledge Based Articles (KBA's), tracking Asset Management and inventory, setting up hardware for City Council and Planning Commission meetings and provide secondary support for cell phone management. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Client Support Specialist I is the entry-level classification for this job series. Initially, incumbents perform assigned duties under general supervision, while learning related standards, policies and procedures. Client Support Specialist I is distinguished from Client Support Specialist II by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the Client Support Specialist II. As experience is gained, there is a greater independence of action within established guidelines. Client Support Specialist II is the next level classification in the series. Incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of duties associated with incident and problem resolution for end-user device or system issues, conference and training room technology, system access or security issues, peripheral, network communication systems, business knowledge of how systems and devices are used and tier two customer support. Client Support Specialist II is distinguished from the higher-level classification of Senior Client Support Specialist in that the Senior Client Support Specialist is the advanced journey level in the series responsible for more complex client support and implementations. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Client Support Specialist I. Incumbents are not automatically promoted to the higher level; the needs of the department determine the level of assignment. Essential Job Functions (May include, but are not limited to, the following): CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST I : Responds to incoming incidents and requests in a timely manner, tracks 100% of all customer contacts, researches questions and issues and resolves each interaction with customer satisfaction. Provides technical support and customer service assistance either in person, online, or over the telephone; refers problems to appropriate staff as needed. Assists with the resolution of technology problems reported by City staff and system users with standard computer tools such as remote access applications, desktop management appliances, the City's business applications, and other office automation/desktop software products. Escalates incidents to higher level support personnel when appropriate in a timely manner. Provides solutions to frequently occurring problems and documents this in the ITSM knowledgebase, maintains and updates articles within the knowledgebase. Responsible for updating and maintaining the City's IT asset management inventory. Performs routine and preventive maintenance of all client devices, including printers, file systems, telephones and related equipment to ensure uninterrupted and optimum system performance. Completes service requests in a timely manner and provides support to end-users. May provide information technology training including new employee orientations regarding the City's software applications and voice, radio and/or data communications equipment. Provides technical support, including testing and equipment maintenance for in-person and virtual meetings in the City Council chambers. Provides technical direction, guidance, and customer service assistance to City staff and systems users in the operation and use of client devices (desktops, laptops, tablets, SmartPhones, etc.) and City applications and information systems. Answers, evaluates and prioritizes incoming online, telephone, voice mail, e-mail and in-person reported incidents related to hardware, software and other technologies; sets priorities and assignment of incidents to resolve problems in the most expedient manner. Assists users with making requests for identifying the right equipment or systems for purchase or upgrade. Provides Citywide system alerts, outages or maintenance notices as needed. Routes and escalates service requests to the appropriate staff as needed. Performs as a member of a team, answering questions, sharing expertise, and contributes to team effectiveness. Performs responsibilities according to the IT Department's defined processes and procedures and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST II : Above, plus the following: Installs, configures and sets up client devices (desktops, laptops, tablets, Smartphones, etc.), client device software/applications, monitors, printers or other peripherals. Performs equipment and system setup, including necessary interconnections and performance monitoring. Provides City-wide information technology training standards; develops, coordinates and conducts new employee orientations regarding the City's software applications, use of client devices and data communications. Interacts with and assists Network Engineers / System Administrators in troubleshooting and diagnosing desktop computing and Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN) problems. Interacts with and assists Programmer Analysts / Project Coordinators in troubleshooting and diagnosing reporting, department-specific and enterprise-wide applications issues. Maintains physical inventory of all end-point equipment and software. Maintains a cooperative working relationship with the public, users, other technical staff, vendors, supervisors and management. Works with IT staff to research, develop, test, and implement new technologies and projects. Monitors/safeguards security of data accordance to agency and IT security compliance. Develops and maintains technical system FAQs and how-to documentation within the IT knowledge base, to include creating/publishing new articles. Assists with the development, coordination and scheduling of in-house technical training, device and/or system user training, new user training, and assists with the preparation and conducting of demonstrations and training of new systems (applications or devices). Assists in the audits of IT services and equipment used by departments for reporting purposes. Participates on IT or Special Projects as needed. WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, bending, kneeling, crawling, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires repetitive hand movement and fine motor coordination in performing computer installation and repair and preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires both near and far vision when repairing and installing computers and/or when reading written reports and work-related documents. Additionally, color vision is required to accurately interpret visual displays and voice and data wiring color code standards. The nature of the work and assignment requires the ability to climb ladders and work in small spaces. Acute hearing is required when communicating by telephone and in person. The need to lift, drag and push equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation. Minimum Qualifications Client Support Specialist I : Education and Experience: The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in one of the following ways: A Technology Certificate from an accredited college or trade school in information technology, computer and information research science, computer engineering, computer information systems, network architecture, network and computer systems administration, telecommunications administrations, electronic engineering technology, technology project management or related field AND one year of experience in computer systems support, desktop/user support, general information technology support, telecommunications support or networking support; OR An Associate's degree or completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units at an accredited college or university in, systems administration, network systems administration, electronics technology, business information systems, computer science, information technology or related field; OR A Bachelor's degree or completion of 120 semester or 180 quarter units from an accredited college or university with concentration in computer science, computer engineering, electronics technology, information technology or related field; OR CompTIA A+ certification AND one year of experience in computer systems support, desktop/user support, general information technology support, telecommunications support or networking support. Client Support Specialist II: Education and Experience: The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in one of the following ways: A Technology Certificate from an accredited college, university or trade school in information technology, computer and information research science, computer engineering, computer applications, web technologies, computer information systems, application development, database design, programming, network architecture, network and computer systems administration, telecommunications administrations, electronic engineering technology, technology project management or related field AND TWO years of experience in computer systems support, desktop/user support, general information technology support, telecommunications support or networking support; OR An Associate's degree or completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units at an accredited college or university in systems administration, network systems administration, electronics technology, business information systems, computer science, software information systems, information technology or related field AND ONE year of experience in computer systems support, desktop/user support, general information technology support, telecommunications support or networking support; OR A Bachelor's degree or completion of 120 semester or 180 quarter units from an accredited college or university with concentration in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, informatics, web science, electronics technology, business information systems or related field AND ONE year of experience in computer systems support, desktop/user support, general information technology support, telecommunications support or networking support; OR CompTIA A+ certification AND TWO years of experience in computer systems support, desktop/user support, general information technology support, telecommunications support or networking support. Client Support Specialist I : Knowledge of: · Principles and practices of customer service. Principles and practices of ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library). Familiarity of ITSM (IT Service Management) systems to include Incident/Problem Management, Request Fulfilment; Knowledgebase Management; Asset Management and IT Service Catalogs. Principles and practices of business systems applications, databases, office automation software and operating systems commonly used on desktop computers and networked systems. Principles and practices of computer, business or telecommunications operations, including network operating systems and software products; principles and practices of local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN). Principles, practices, methods and techniques of providing customer service, training and providing technical and functional support to end users. Methods and techniques of modern office business software programs, record keeping, report preparation, technical documentation and writing. Basic cybersecurity principles. Applicable security and data privacy practices and laws. Principles, practices, methods and techniques of providing customer service, IT training and providing technical and functional support to end users. Applicable industry and safety codes and standards. Office methods, procedures, software and equipment. Methods and techniques of troubleshooting hardware, software, voice and/or data communications equipment and inter-connectivity problems. Principles and practices of software and hardware installation and repair. Principles and practices of assuring data security. Ability to: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; translate between technical and non-technical terms. Identify, analyze and define administrative and technical issues, collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. Effectively organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments in order to meet established deadlines. Provide excellent customer service. · Provide technical advice and consultation to City staff in person, online, over the telephone, or by email. Identify, analyze and resolve customer/user problems; take appropriate corrective action to problems; research technical materials to provide solutions to problems, or refer problems to appropriate staff. Learn complex principles, practices, techniques and regulations pertaining to assigned duties. Analyze current and future training, data, voice, software/hardware requirements and needs; make appropriate recommendations; develop, present and evaluate training programs and new employee training sessions. Effectively interpret and explain applicable processes, regulations, information technology protocols and hardware/software application solutions to users; listen and communicate information to persons with a diverse background of knowledge and experience. Develop and implement revisions to standard operating procedures to improve effectiveness and/or comply with technological changes as appropriate. Perform a variety of tasks in a consistent and accurate manner. Make sound decisions within established guidelines. Establish, maintain and promote positive and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, public officials and the public. Demonstrate initiative and exercise good judgment in the performance of duties. Work independently and as a team member; recognize and set priorities and meet deadlines. Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner. Respond to cybersecurity issues and remediate in a timely manner as instructed. Recognize, set and follow priorities to meet deadlines. Client Support Specialist II: Knowledge of: Above, plus the following: Intermediate knowledge of ITSM (IT Service Management) systems to include Incident/Problem Management; Request Fulfilment; Knowledgebase Management; Asset Management and IT Service Catalogs. Intermediate knowledge of business systems applications, databases, office automation software and operating systems commonly used on desktop computers and networked systems. Client device (e.g., desktop, laptop, tablet, SmartPhone) hardware, operating systems, common office automation applications and desktop applications. Computer peripherals such as printers, copiers, multi-function devices (MFDs), scanners, plotters, and external storage devices. Intermediate knowledge of computer, business or telecommunications operations, including operating systems and software products; principles and practices of local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN). Intermediate knowledge of troubleshooting hardware, software, voice and/or data communications equipment and inter-connectivity problems. Principles and practices of mentorship and effective working team environments. Ability to: Above, plus the following : Identify, analyze and define complex technical issues, collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. Provide technical advice and consultation to City staff in person or remotely (online, phone, email, etc.). Maintain and troubleshoot client device installations (desktops, laptops, tablets, SmartPhones) and resolve hardware and software problems. Install or modify client device installations, including connecting hardware to the network, installing software, transferring data and testing. Perform routine upgrades on City client devices and workstations, software and associated peripherals. Independently develop and coordinate effective administrative and business systems, programs and procedures. Effectively organize, prioritize and complete complex work assignments in an expedient and customer service orientation. Apply complex principles, practices, techniques and regulations pertaining to assigned duties. Analyze cybersecurity issues and remediate in a timely manner as instructed. Assist in evaluating new technologies that will lower cost or improve efficiencies; provide feedback to management on ways to improve efficiencies. · Lead staff or user training on technology solutions. Act as a team leader when necessary. Assist is evaluating new technologies that will lower cost or improve efficiencies; provide feedback to management on ways to improve efficiencies. Lead staff or user training on new or existing technology solutions. Effectively interpret and explain applicable processes, regulations, IT protocols and hardware/software application solutions to users. Develop and implement revisions to standard operating procedures to improve effectiveness and/or comply with technological or regulatory changes as appropriate. Exercise independent judgment and initiative to identify problems, analyze situations accurately, and take effective action Prepare and maintain clear, concise and accurate written reports, instructions, memos, alerts, knowledgebase articles or other related documentation. Prepare and maintain clear, concise and accurate written reports, instructions, memos, alerts, knowledgebase articles, newsletter articles and other related documentation. Make public presentations, as necessary. · Follow oral instructions, work with minimal supervision to accomplish goals and objectives and complete assigned project task on time. Plan effectively, prioritize requests and assignments and meet deadlines. Willingness to: Provide emergency response to reduce downtime, correct errors or monitor vendor activity surrounding critical system failures, off-hours scheduled maintenance downtime or work on call on a scheduled and as needed basis. Provide services in different geographical locations throughout the City as requested by users or needed. Licenses/Certificates: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Public sector employment or internship experience. Possession and maintenance of CompTIA A+ certification. Possession and maintenance of Information Technology Infrastructure Library ITIL certification. Possession and maintenance of one or more of the following: Microsoft Certifications or equivalent. Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate Microsoft 365 Certified: Teamwork Administrator Associate Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate Microsoft 365 Certified: Developer Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate Application and Selection Process If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources no later than 5:00 pm on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, or after receiving 100 qualified and completed applications, whichever is first. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS . Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. EXAM PROCESS Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may consist of an oral examination scheduled for Wednesday , May 1, 2024 and Thursday, May 2, 2024 . (Note: The examination process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Director of Human Resources). SELECTION PROCESS Those candidates that receive a passing score on the examination will be placed on an eligibility list for up to one year, in accordance with the City's Civil Service Rules and Administrative Policies. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be invited to participate in a selection interview with the Information Technology Department tentatively scheduled for the week of May 6, 2024 . *Please note: Selection interviews will take place in-person at the City of Sunnyvale's City Hall. T he City does not provide any travel reimbursement or assistance. Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a comprehensive background investigation, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION Any successful candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of education (i.e., original copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Summary of Sunnyvale's Employees Association SEA For assistance on how to fill out your job application, watch the following video: How to Apply for a City of Sunnyvale Job - YouTube (5:13) The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application. Summary of Sunnyvale's Employees Association SEA Notice of CFRA (California Family Rights Act) Rights and Obligations Closing Date/Time: 4/16/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted online. Failure to submit the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted online. DESCRIPTION ABOUT ALAMEDA COUNTY Alameda County is the seventh most populous county in California and is characterized by its rich diversityand culture as one of the most ethnically diverse regions in the Bay Area and the nation. It is home to over 1.6 million people living in 14 incorporated cities as well as six unincorporated communities and rural areas throughout the 821 square miles of the County. The County enjoys a varied geography ranging from urban marinas to rolling open spaces to hillside lakes and streams. THE POSITION Under general direction, to analyze department business system needs, and produce, maintain and update software systems to meet those needs. Information Systems Analysts are responsible for gathering requirements, defining problems and recommending solutions, writing program and database design specifications, modifying existing systems and providing production support for users and their systems. Information Systems Analysts may also prepare instructional material for department staff, act as project manager on projects; and performs related duties as required. CURRENT VACANCIES Thereare immediate full-time vacancies for this position located within the Health Care Services Agency , Probation Department ,and the County Library .However,the eligible list resulting from this recruitmentmay be used to fill future vacancies in other county departments/agencies. IDEAL CANDIDATE In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications stated below, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a track record of success in the following areas: Performing data administration by creating, maintaining, and defining database structures, data and security management; Strategic problem solving skills; capable of identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; adept at comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions and choosing an appropriate course of action or solution; and skilled at resolving problems by taking action consistent with known facts, constraints, and probable consequences; Excellent project management skills; able to design, implement, manage and prepare reports for ongoing projects; and coordinate the related resources, personnel and activities for successful project completion; Strong technical knowledge and skill in the areas of information systems technology with the desire and drive to keep up with current developments and trends in related technology systems; Possess understanding of information security, including software and hardware; identifies issues and takes initiative to resolve all security issues; Successfully develops and maintains effective relationships with others; and relates well to people with diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; Excellent interpersonalskills; possesses the ability to interact with key stakeholders, executive management, and leaders, both internally and externally; Possesses political astuteness; shows commitment and the ability to understand diverse interest groups and power bases within an organization; uses the knowledge of the organizational culture in making decisions and perceives implications of such decisions; Experience with relational databases, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, MS Office suite includingMS Access, HTML 5, DHTML, ASP, .Net, Share Point, Oracle, Citrix, Python, Java, Java scripting, visual basic, visual studios, electronic content management like Drupal word press & MS SharePoint, social media development architecture, mobile applications & development technology, TCP/IP networks, VMware virtualization technologies, windows 2008 and onward active directory is highly desirable; Experience with Business Intelligence Reporting Software and Systems such as Business Objects, Yellow Fin, Tableau, r,SPSS, MS Power BI and SSRS (Sql Server Reporting Service); Experience with designing and creating operational and analytical reports. Ability to use reporting requirement received from stakeholders to extract data from source systems, query for desired solution datasets and develop reports to present the results in operational form for day to day usage and analytical form for prediction of trends; and Experience with Salesforce Software; designing and developing application within the Salesforce platform. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS : Your completed application, supplemental questionnaire, and the Information Systems Analyst Training and Experience Questionnaire must be submitted by 5pm on the filing deadline ; Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted online only; Your completed Training and Experience Questionnaire must be submitted by e-mail . E-mail address: Angelica.Cuevas@acgov.org Subjectline:YourFirstName_YourLastName_ISAin the subject line of your e-mail (example:Angelica_Cuevas_ISA). To access the Information Systems Analyst Training and Experience Questionnaire click on the below link: Training and Experience Questionnaire MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: The equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (120 semester units or 180 quarter units) with a major in MIS, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent. AND Experience: The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in planning, developing and administering complex information technology systems and applications. OR II Experience: The equivalent of three years of full time experience in planning, developing and administering multiple, complex information technology systems and applications. Certification: Professional Certification as a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer, Sun Certified Java Programmer, Sun Certified Java Developer or equivalent can be substituted for one year of experience. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: Modern computer technology used to plan, develop and administer computers and network systems. Information technology concepts. Methodologies for analyzing systems, procedures and workflow. Office software applications. Functions and capabilities of database systems. World Wide Web technology. Principles of network infrastructure. Software programming languages such as Visual Studio.NET, Visual C++, C#, Visual Basic, ASP.NET, VB.NET, XML, XSL, ASP, JavaScript, CSS, DHTML, Java / J2EE, JSP, Struts, Oracle, SQL server, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic, Jboss. Specific programming languages may be selectively required for individual positions as needed by the recruiting departments. Ability to: Function as a system(s) administrator. Maintain and modify existing office software applications. Analyze and problem solve. Make effective decisions. Plan and organize. Identify and correct problems with computers and related equipment. Analyze problems related to database design, system interactions and cross platform issues. Prepare and maintain documentation, records and logs. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Interface with users at all levels of the organization. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: A review of applicants' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those applicants who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process; A review of candidates’ Supplemental Questionnaires a nd Training and Experience Questionnaires to determine the best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. ** CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. ** We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN: Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 PM Thursday, April 11, 2024 Review of Minimum Qualifications: Monday, April 22, 2024 Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified Week of May 6, 2024 Virtual Civil Service Pre-Recorded Oral Examination: Week of May 20, 2024 Notification of Results: Week of June 17, 2024 TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN: Departmental Hiring Interviews: TBD WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.org, Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxes Noreply@jobaps.com and noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to unmonitored mailboxes. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Angelica Cuevas, HR Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 271-5154 or email Angelica.Cuevas@acgov.org www.acgov.org/hrs DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: 4/11/2024 5:00:00 PM
Mar 19, 2024
Full Time
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted online. Failure to submit the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted online. DESCRIPTION ABOUT ALAMEDA COUNTY Alameda County is the seventh most populous county in California and is characterized by its rich diversityand culture as one of the most ethnically diverse regions in the Bay Area and the nation. It is home to over 1.6 million people living in 14 incorporated cities as well as six unincorporated communities and rural areas throughout the 821 square miles of the County. The County enjoys a varied geography ranging from urban marinas to rolling open spaces to hillside lakes and streams. THE POSITION Under general direction, to analyze department business system needs, and produce, maintain and update software systems to meet those needs. Information Systems Analysts are responsible for gathering requirements, defining problems and recommending solutions, writing program and database design specifications, modifying existing systems and providing production support for users and their systems. Information Systems Analysts may also prepare instructional material for department staff, act as project manager on projects; and performs related duties as required. CURRENT VACANCIES Thereare immediate full-time vacancies for this position located within the Health Care Services Agency , Probation Department ,and the County Library .However,the eligible list resulting from this recruitmentmay be used to fill future vacancies in other county departments/agencies. IDEAL CANDIDATE In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications stated below, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a track record of success in the following areas: Performing data administration by creating, maintaining, and defining database structures, data and security management; Strategic problem solving skills; capable of identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; adept at comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions and choosing an appropriate course of action or solution; and skilled at resolving problems by taking action consistent with known facts, constraints, and probable consequences; Excellent project management skills; able to design, implement, manage and prepare reports for ongoing projects; and coordinate the related resources, personnel and activities for successful project completion; Strong technical knowledge and skill in the areas of information systems technology with the desire and drive to keep up with current developments and trends in related technology systems; Possess understanding of information security, including software and hardware; identifies issues and takes initiative to resolve all security issues; Successfully develops and maintains effective relationships with others; and relates well to people with diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; Excellent interpersonalskills; possesses the ability to interact with key stakeholders, executive management, and leaders, both internally and externally; Possesses political astuteness; shows commitment and the ability to understand diverse interest groups and power bases within an organization; uses the knowledge of the organizational culture in making decisions and perceives implications of such decisions; Experience with relational databases, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, MS Office suite includingMS Access, HTML 5, DHTML, ASP, .Net, Share Point, Oracle, Citrix, Python, Java, Java scripting, visual basic, visual studios, electronic content management like Drupal word press & MS SharePoint, social media development architecture, mobile applications & development technology, TCP/IP networks, VMware virtualization technologies, windows 2008 and onward active directory is highly desirable; Experience with Business Intelligence Reporting Software and Systems such as Business Objects, Yellow Fin, Tableau, r,SPSS, MS Power BI and SSRS (Sql Server Reporting Service); Experience with designing and creating operational and analytical reports. Ability to use reporting requirement received from stakeholders to extract data from source systems, query for desired solution datasets and develop reports to present the results in operational form for day to day usage and analytical form for prediction of trends; and Experience with Salesforce Software; designing and developing application within the Salesforce platform. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS : Your completed application, supplemental questionnaire, and the Information Systems Analyst Training and Experience Questionnaire must be submitted by 5pm on the filing deadline ; Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted online only; Your completed Training and Experience Questionnaire must be submitted by e-mail . E-mail address: Angelica.Cuevas@acgov.org Subjectline:YourFirstName_YourLastName_ISAin the subject line of your e-mail (example:Angelica_Cuevas_ISA). To access the Information Systems Analyst Training and Experience Questionnaire click on the below link: Training and Experience Questionnaire MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: The equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (120 semester units or 180 quarter units) with a major in MIS, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent. AND Experience: The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in planning, developing and administering complex information technology systems and applications. OR II Experience: The equivalent of three years of full time experience in planning, developing and administering multiple, complex information technology systems and applications. Certification: Professional Certification as a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer, Sun Certified Java Programmer, Sun Certified Java Developer or equivalent can be substituted for one year of experience. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: Modern computer technology used to plan, develop and administer computers and network systems. Information technology concepts. Methodologies for analyzing systems, procedures and workflow. Office software applications. Functions and capabilities of database systems. World Wide Web technology. Principles of network infrastructure. Software programming languages such as Visual Studio.NET, Visual C++, C#, Visual Basic, ASP.NET, VB.NET, XML, XSL, ASP, JavaScript, CSS, DHTML, Java / J2EE, JSP, Struts, Oracle, SQL server, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic, Jboss. Specific programming languages may be selectively required for individual positions as needed by the recruiting departments. Ability to: Function as a system(s) administrator. Maintain and modify existing office software applications. Analyze and problem solve. Make effective decisions. Plan and organize. Identify and correct problems with computers and related equipment. Analyze problems related to database design, system interactions and cross platform issues. Prepare and maintain documentation, records and logs. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Interface with users at all levels of the organization. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: A review of applicants' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those applicants who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process; A review of candidates’ Supplemental Questionnaires a nd Training and Experience Questionnaires to determine the best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. ** CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. ** We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN: Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 PM Thursday, April 11, 2024 Review of Minimum Qualifications: Monday, April 22, 2024 Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified Week of May 6, 2024 Virtual Civil Service Pre-Recorded Oral Examination: Week of May 20, 2024 Notification of Results: Week of June 17, 2024 TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN: Departmental Hiring Interviews: TBD WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.org, Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxes Noreply@jobaps.com and noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to unmonitored mailboxes. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Angelica Cuevas, HR Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 271-5154 or email Angelica.Cuevas@acgov.org www.acgov.org/hrs DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: 4/11/2024 5:00:00 PM
Introduction This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County. Reinstatement: Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Transfer: You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Voluntary Demotion: You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. DESCRIPTION THE DEPARTMENT: The Alameda County Probation Department is an essential element of the County’s system of public protection and human services. The Department’s role is to reduce the impact of crime in the community by providing accurate, comprehensive and timely information and recommendations to the Courts, providing community-based sanctions and treatment for offenders, and working cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and community organizations with similar objectives. The Department provides a wide range of mandated and discretionary investigative, advisory, and supervisory services to adult and juvenile probationers pursuant to State law and the County Charter. THE POSITION: Under general direction, to analyze department business system needs, and produce, maintain and update software systems to meet those needs. Information Systems Analysts are responsible for gathering requirements, defining problems and recommending solutions, writing program and database design specifications, modifying existing systems and providing production support for users and their systems. Information Systems Analysts may also prepare instructional material for department staff, act as project manager on projects; and performs related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: This is the fully functioning Systems Analyst classification in the Information Systems class series. Incumbents are competent to work independently in designing, developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining software systems and programs. Activities include analyzing information business requirements, recommending technology solutions, preparing automated system specifications, designing logic flow diagrams, screens, file structures, reports, forms and menus, performing quality assurance testing, and developing system documentation. Information Systems Analysts may supervise journey-level, technical or clerical staff. Information Systems Analyst differs from the Information Systems Specialist - Technical Support Analyst series in that incumbents specialize in, and spend a majority of their time working on, business applications systems analysis, design, and coding, with emphasis on more complex design and development activities; whereas Information Systems Specialists and Technical Support Analysts perform more general system support activities, which may include less complex systems and programming duties requiring less than 50% of their time. Information Systems Analyst is further distinguished from the next higher-level class of Information Systems Manager in that the latter is responsible for all of the data processing activities of a smaller department or for a major data processing section in a larger department. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: The equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (120 semester units or 180 quarter units) with a major in MIS, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent. AND Experience: The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in planning, developing and administering complex information technology systems and applications. OR II Experience: The equivalent of three years of full time experience in planning, developing and administering multiple, complex information technology systems and applications. Certification: Professional Certification as a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer, Sun Certified Java Programmer, Sun Certified Java Developer or equivalent can be substituted for one year of experience. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification. Knowledge of: • Modern computer technology used to plan, develop and administer computers and network systems. • Information technology concepts. • Methodologies for analyzing systems, procedures and workflow. • Office software applications. • Functions and capabilities of database systems. • World Wide Web technology. • Principles of network infrastructure. • Software programming languages such as Visual Studio.NET, Visual C++, C#, Visual Basic, ASP.NET, VB.NET, XML, XSL, ASP, JavaScript, CSS, DHTML, Java / J2EE, JSP, Struts, Oracle, SQL server, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic, Jboss. Specific programming languages may be selectively required for individual positions as needed by the recruiting departments. Ability to: • Function as a system(s) administrator. • Maintain and modify existing office software applications. • Analyze and problem solve. • Make effective decisions. • Plan and organize. • Identify and correct problems with computers and related equipment. • Analyze problems related to database design, system interactions and cross platform issues. • Prepare and maintain documentation, records and logs. • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. • Interface with users at all levels of the organization. BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion TO APPLY: Please contact Lauren Allison at (510) 268-7980 or lallison@acgov.org to apply. You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime. Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
Introduction This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County. Reinstatement: Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Transfer: You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Voluntary Demotion: You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. DESCRIPTION THE DEPARTMENT: The Alameda County Probation Department is an essential element of the County’s system of public protection and human services. The Department’s role is to reduce the impact of crime in the community by providing accurate, comprehensive and timely information and recommendations to the Courts, providing community-based sanctions and treatment for offenders, and working cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and community organizations with similar objectives. The Department provides a wide range of mandated and discretionary investigative, advisory, and supervisory services to adult and juvenile probationers pursuant to State law and the County Charter. THE POSITION: Under general direction, to analyze department business system needs, and produce, maintain and update software systems to meet those needs. Information Systems Analysts are responsible for gathering requirements, defining problems and recommending solutions, writing program and database design specifications, modifying existing systems and providing production support for users and their systems. Information Systems Analysts may also prepare instructional material for department staff, act as project manager on projects; and performs related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: This is the fully functioning Systems Analyst classification in the Information Systems class series. Incumbents are competent to work independently in designing, developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining software systems and programs. Activities include analyzing information business requirements, recommending technology solutions, preparing automated system specifications, designing logic flow diagrams, screens, file structures, reports, forms and menus, performing quality assurance testing, and developing system documentation. Information Systems Analysts may supervise journey-level, technical or clerical staff. Information Systems Analyst differs from the Information Systems Specialist - Technical Support Analyst series in that incumbents specialize in, and spend a majority of their time working on, business applications systems analysis, design, and coding, with emphasis on more complex design and development activities; whereas Information Systems Specialists and Technical Support Analysts perform more general system support activities, which may include less complex systems and programming duties requiring less than 50% of their time. Information Systems Analyst is further distinguished from the next higher-level class of Information Systems Manager in that the latter is responsible for all of the data processing activities of a smaller department or for a major data processing section in a larger department. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: The equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (120 semester units or 180 quarter units) with a major in MIS, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent. AND Experience: The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in planning, developing and administering complex information technology systems and applications. OR II Experience: The equivalent of three years of full time experience in planning, developing and administering multiple, complex information technology systems and applications. Certification: Professional Certification as a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer, Sun Certified Java Programmer, Sun Certified Java Developer or equivalent can be substituted for one year of experience. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification. Knowledge of: • Modern computer technology used to plan, develop and administer computers and network systems. • Information technology concepts. • Methodologies for analyzing systems, procedures and workflow. • Office software applications. • Functions and capabilities of database systems. • World Wide Web technology. • Principles of network infrastructure. • Software programming languages such as Visual Studio.NET, Visual C++, C#, Visual Basic, ASP.NET, VB.NET, XML, XSL, ASP, JavaScript, CSS, DHTML, Java / J2EE, JSP, Struts, Oracle, SQL server, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic, Jboss. Specific programming languages may be selectively required for individual positions as needed by the recruiting departments. Ability to: • Function as a system(s) administrator. • Maintain and modify existing office software applications. • Analyze and problem solve. • Make effective decisions. • Plan and organize. • Identify and correct problems with computers and related equipment. • Analyze problems related to database design, system interactions and cross platform issues. • Prepare and maintain documentation, records and logs. • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. • Interface with users at all levels of the organization. BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion TO APPLY: Please contact Lauren Allison at (510) 268-7980 or lallison@acgov.org to apply. You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime. Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY: $112,564 to $164,576 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $138,058 to $171,529. NOTES : Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . A Database Architect performs technical and administrative work in the development of standards, methods, techniques, policies, procedures, data analyses, data designs, database implementations, and data governance necessary for the productive integration, sharing, standardization, integrity, security, availability, consistency, and usability of data throughout the City’s on-premises and cloud-based databases; assists in the implementation, maintenance, operation, or overall management of and database-level integration between the on-premises and cloud-based databases; installs and configures database software and related administration tools and utilities; develops and implements production scripts for database maintenance tasks; tunes and optimizes SQL statements and database/system parameters; develops and conducts training; utilizes database tools to perform various types of database backups and recoveries; ensures database security and compliance with SB1386 or data privacy acts; researches current database issues and technologies; assists application developer to apply sound database technology to new application; may supervise other technical employees in the performance of this work; and performs related duties. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in information systems, software engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field; AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING : Two years of full-time paid experience installing, administering, tuning, and maintaining databases in a medium to large scale production environment in one of the following database platforms: Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL in a position at the level of Senior Systems Analyst I, Systems Programmer I, or Programmer Analyst IV with the City of Los Angeles; OR Two years of full-time paid experience as a database architect or database administrator in the information technology industry installing, administering, tuning, and maintaining medium to large scale production databases in one of the following database platforms: Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL; OR Two years of full-time paid experience designing, building, operationalizing, securing, monitoring, and maintaining Google Cloud Platform or comparable cloud computing platforms using applicable data infrastructure such as Google Cloud Storage, Google BigQuery, Google CloudSQL, and Google Cloud Run for data processing in a position at the level of Senior Systems Analyst I, Systems Programmer I, or Programmer Analyst IV with the City of Los Angeles; OR Two years of full-time paid experience as a database architect or database administrator in the information technology industry designing, building, operationalizing, securing, monitoring, and maintaining Google Cloud Platform or comparable cloud computing platforms using applicable data infrastructure such as Google Cloud Storage, Google BigQuery, Google CloudSQL, and Google Cloud Run for data processing. A DBA professional certification in one of the following databases may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience: Oracle Database, version 10g or higher - Any operating system, Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) DB2 Universal Database, version 11 or higher - Any operating system, IBM Certified Database Administrator Microsoft SQL Server version 2012 or higher - Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) MySQL 5.7 or higher - Any operating system, MySQL Certified Database Administrator MariaDB version 10 or higher - Any operating system, MariaDB Certified Database Administrator PostgreSQL, version 12 - Any operating system, PostgreSQL Professional Certification Google Certified Professional Data Engineer PROCESS NOTES: Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met. Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). Applicants must list their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education Section of the application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf . Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section. Applicants wishing to substitute a DBA professional certification for up to one year of the required experience in Requirement #2, #3, #4, or #5 must attach proof of completion of the DBA professional certification at the time of filing in the Attachments section. The copy of the document(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the document(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the documents. The substitution will not be considered for applicants who fail to provide the information at the time of filing. Please note that the following DBA professional certifications listed under the substitution clause may be updated in future exam bulletins to: Oracle Database, version 19c or higher - Any operating system, Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) DB2 Universal Database, version 12 or higher - Any operating system, IBM Certified Database Administrator Microsoft SQL Server version 2016 or higher - Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION: In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the following specific professional certification(s) at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions: AWS Certified Database-Specialty Certification Google Certified Professional Data Engineer IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 8 or higher (Linux, UNIX, and Windows) IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 9 or higher for z/OS IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 v12 or higher for z/OS IBM InfoSphere DataStage Badge Essentials MariaDB Certified Database Administrator - MariaDB version 10 or higher Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Microsoft SQL 2016 Database Administration Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) - Data Management and Analytics Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - SQL Database Administration Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Data Engineering with Azure Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - SQL 2016 Database Administration Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MSCA): SQL 2016 BI Development or more recent MySQL Certified Database Administrator - MySQL 5.7 or higher Oracle 10g Administrator Certified Associate (OCA) or higher Oracle 10g Administrator Certified Master (OCM) or higher Oracle 10g Administrator Certified Professional (OCP) or higher Oracle 12c Administrator Certified Associate (OCA) or higher Oracle 12c Administrator Certified Master (OCM) or higher Oracle 19c Administrator Certified Professional (OCP) or higher Oracle Data Integrator 11g or 12c (or higher) Certified Implementation Specialist Oracle E-Business Suite R12 PostgreSQL Professional Certification - PostgreSQL version 12 or higher PowerCenter Data Integration 10 or higher: Administrator, Specialist Certification PowerCenter Data Integration 10 or higher: Developer, Specialist Certification NOTE : Applicants must attach a copy of the certificate(s) to the on-line application at the time of filing. The certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate(s), and will not be considered for this part of selective certification. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: Friday, October 6, 2023 to Thursday, October 19, 2023 Friday, May 3, 2024 to Thursday, May 16, 2024 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weights: Technical Exercise: Advisory Interview: 100% The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Analytical Ability; Attention to Detail; Initiative; Innovation; Responsiveness and Follow-Up; Teamwork; Oral Communication; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: high-availability, high-performance, and disaster recovery databases; data management principles, data flow, and systems design theory; database tuning methods; database design principles and conceptual modeling techniques; general query and transaction processing concepts; metadata repository concepts; data arrangement and distribution; performance trade-offs, data structures, and relative strengths and weaknesses of database management systems; programming languages; control systems software and native or third-party tools; internal systems components; various relational database management schemas; software tools and technologies necessary to move or replicate data; Google Cloud platform functionalities; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Database Architect. Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some technical, written material related to the duties and responsibilities of a Database Architect. This material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration, which may include discussion, in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory technical exercise will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory technical exercise must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory technical exercise for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory technical exercise and meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process. The advisory technical exercise will be administered on-line . Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line advisory technical exercise. Candidates who fail to complete the advisory technical exercise as instructed may be disqualified. For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 and THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 , it is anticipated that the on-line advisory technical exercise will be administered between MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2023 and MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2023 . For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024 and THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024 , it is anticipated that the on-line advisory technical exercise will be administered between MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024 and MONDAY, JULY 1, 2024 . Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which will be held in Los Angeles or on-line. For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 and THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 , it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of DECEMBER 26, 2023 to JANUARY 5, 2024 . For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024 and THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024 , it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of July 22, 2024 to August 2, 2024. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf . Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates. You may take the Database Architect advisory technical exercise only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Database Architect advisory technical exercise within the last 24 months, you may not file for this examination at this time. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list. Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 07, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY: $112,564 to $164,576 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $138,058 to $171,529. NOTES : Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . A Database Architect performs technical and administrative work in the development of standards, methods, techniques, policies, procedures, data analyses, data designs, database implementations, and data governance necessary for the productive integration, sharing, standardization, integrity, security, availability, consistency, and usability of data throughout the City’s on-premises and cloud-based databases; assists in the implementation, maintenance, operation, or overall management of and database-level integration between the on-premises and cloud-based databases; installs and configures database software and related administration tools and utilities; develops and implements production scripts for database maintenance tasks; tunes and optimizes SQL statements and database/system parameters; develops and conducts training; utilizes database tools to perform various types of database backups and recoveries; ensures database security and compliance with SB1386 or data privacy acts; researches current database issues and technologies; assists application developer to apply sound database technology to new application; may supervise other technical employees in the performance of this work; and performs related duties. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in information systems, software engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field; AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING : Two years of full-time paid experience installing, administering, tuning, and maintaining databases in a medium to large scale production environment in one of the following database platforms: Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL in a position at the level of Senior Systems Analyst I, Systems Programmer I, or Programmer Analyst IV with the City of Los Angeles; OR Two years of full-time paid experience as a database architect or database administrator in the information technology industry installing, administering, tuning, and maintaining medium to large scale production databases in one of the following database platforms: Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL; OR Two years of full-time paid experience designing, building, operationalizing, securing, monitoring, and maintaining Google Cloud Platform or comparable cloud computing platforms using applicable data infrastructure such as Google Cloud Storage, Google BigQuery, Google CloudSQL, and Google Cloud Run for data processing in a position at the level of Senior Systems Analyst I, Systems Programmer I, or Programmer Analyst IV with the City of Los Angeles; OR Two years of full-time paid experience as a database architect or database administrator in the information technology industry designing, building, operationalizing, securing, monitoring, and maintaining Google Cloud Platform or comparable cloud computing platforms using applicable data infrastructure such as Google Cloud Storage, Google BigQuery, Google CloudSQL, and Google Cloud Run for data processing. A DBA professional certification in one of the following databases may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience: Oracle Database, version 10g or higher - Any operating system, Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) DB2 Universal Database, version 11 or higher - Any operating system, IBM Certified Database Administrator Microsoft SQL Server version 2012 or higher - Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) MySQL 5.7 or higher - Any operating system, MySQL Certified Database Administrator MariaDB version 10 or higher - Any operating system, MariaDB Certified Database Administrator PostgreSQL, version 12 - Any operating system, PostgreSQL Professional Certification Google Certified Professional Data Engineer PROCESS NOTES: Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met. Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). Applicants must list their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education Section of the application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf . Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section. Applicants wishing to substitute a DBA professional certification for up to one year of the required experience in Requirement #2, #3, #4, or #5 must attach proof of completion of the DBA professional certification at the time of filing in the Attachments section. The copy of the document(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the document(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the documents. The substitution will not be considered for applicants who fail to provide the information at the time of filing. Please note that the following DBA professional certifications listed under the substitution clause may be updated in future exam bulletins to: Oracle Database, version 19c or higher - Any operating system, Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) DB2 Universal Database, version 12 or higher - Any operating system, IBM Certified Database Administrator Microsoft SQL Server version 2016 or higher - Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION: In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the following specific professional certification(s) at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions: AWS Certified Database-Specialty Certification Google Certified Professional Data Engineer IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 8 or higher (Linux, UNIX, and Windows) IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 9 or higher for z/OS IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 v12 or higher for z/OS IBM InfoSphere DataStage Badge Essentials MariaDB Certified Database Administrator - MariaDB version 10 or higher Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Microsoft SQL 2016 Database Administration Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) - Data Management and Analytics Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - SQL Database Administration Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Data Engineering with Azure Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - SQL 2016 Database Administration Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MSCA): SQL 2016 BI Development or more recent MySQL Certified Database Administrator - MySQL 5.7 or higher Oracle 10g Administrator Certified Associate (OCA) or higher Oracle 10g Administrator Certified Master (OCM) or higher Oracle 10g Administrator Certified Professional (OCP) or higher Oracle 12c Administrator Certified Associate (OCA) or higher Oracle 12c Administrator Certified Master (OCM) or higher Oracle 19c Administrator Certified Professional (OCP) or higher Oracle Data Integrator 11g or 12c (or higher) Certified Implementation Specialist Oracle E-Business Suite R12 PostgreSQL Professional Certification - PostgreSQL version 12 or higher PowerCenter Data Integration 10 or higher: Administrator, Specialist Certification PowerCenter Data Integration 10 or higher: Developer, Specialist Certification NOTE : Applicants must attach a copy of the certificate(s) to the on-line application at the time of filing. The certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate(s), and will not be considered for this part of selective certification. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: Friday, October 6, 2023 to Thursday, October 19, 2023 Friday, May 3, 2024 to Thursday, May 16, 2024 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weights: Technical Exercise: Advisory Interview: 100% The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Analytical Ability; Attention to Detail; Initiative; Innovation; Responsiveness and Follow-Up; Teamwork; Oral Communication; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: high-availability, high-performance, and disaster recovery databases; data management principles, data flow, and systems design theory; database tuning methods; database design principles and conceptual modeling techniques; general query and transaction processing concepts; metadata repository concepts; data arrangement and distribution; performance trade-offs, data structures, and relative strengths and weaknesses of database management systems; programming languages; control systems software and native or third-party tools; internal systems components; various relational database management schemas; software tools and technologies necessary to move or replicate data; Google Cloud platform functionalities; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Database Architect. Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some technical, written material related to the duties and responsibilities of a Database Architect. This material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration, which may include discussion, in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory technical exercise will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory technical exercise must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory technical exercise for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory technical exercise and meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process. The advisory technical exercise will be administered on-line . Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line advisory technical exercise. Candidates who fail to complete the advisory technical exercise as instructed may be disqualified. For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 and THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 , it is anticipated that the on-line advisory technical exercise will be administered between MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2023 and MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2023 . For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024 and THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024 , it is anticipated that the on-line advisory technical exercise will be administered between MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024 and MONDAY, JULY 1, 2024 . Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which will be held in Los Angeles or on-line. For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 and THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 , it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of DECEMBER 26, 2023 to JANUARY 5, 2024 . For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024 and THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024 , it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of July 22, 2024 to August 2, 2024. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf . Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates. You may take the Database Architect advisory technical exercise only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Database Architect advisory technical exercise within the last 24 months, you may not file for this examination at this time. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list. Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information When to Submit Your Application: The application filing period will begin on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. (PT). T his recruitment will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Reposting Information: This announcement is a repost to update information in the following section: Essential Job Functions Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job Opportunity No with-hold or out-of-class experience will be accepted. Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary. Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary. Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits Flexible Schedules (4/40 workweeks - where appropriate, Telework - where appropriate) Rideshare, Parking, and Transit Benefits 13 paid holidays per year Who We Are: The Internal Services Department (ISD) plays a major role in supporting all County of Los Angeles departments and commissions. With an annual budget of over $885 M and 2,162 budgeted positions along with over 5,120 contracted workers of varying professions in facilities management, information technology, environmental, administrative, purchasing, and contracting, ISD is the County's trusted partner and provider of choice. Essential Job Functions What you will perform: Serves as a technical expert/consultant to the department, other County departments, and external stakeholders on issues/areas. Provides expertise, leadership, and technical training to team members and other stakeholders. Plans, develops, implements, and supports information technology projects and programs in the department as well as development, infrastructure, and hardware/software migration projects and system architecture planning. Develops and provides recommendations to improve existing information technology processes. Develops, administers, and evaluates internal and external contracts. Monitors contract activities. Prepares and disseminates a variety of technical documents. Collaborates with public and private sector agencies, and community-based organizations on programs that promote digital equity. Coordinates outreach efforts to constituents in underserved communities on digital literacy, broadband access, and computer/technology resources. Requirements Requirements to Qualify Two years of information systems experience, within the last three years, at the level of Los Angeles County's classes of Telecommunications Systems Consulting Engineer, Supervising Telecommunications Systems Engineer, Principal Application Developer, Principal Operating Systems Analyst, Principal Network Systems Administrator, Principal Information Systems Analyst, Senior Telecommunications Systems Engineer, Database Administrator or higher. 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. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of two (2) parts: Part I: Multiple choice and/or simulation assessments, weighted 55%, measuring: Deductive Reasoning Professional Potential Generating New Ideas Analyzing Information Responsibility Learning Quickly Working to High Quality Standards Coping with Uncertainty Adapting to Change Achievement Willingness to Learn Working Relationships Using Time Efficiently Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I in order to be invited to Part II of this examination. Part II: M ultiple-choice and/or simulation assessments weighted 45% measuring the following four (4) Professional/Technical Knowledge areas: Project Management covering Project Communications Management, Project Cost Management, Project Human Resource Management, Project Management Characteristics, Project Management Methodologies, Project Procurement Management, Project Quality Management, Project Risk Management, Project Scope Management, Project Stakeholder Management, and Project Time Management. Software Business Analysis covering Business Process, Diagramming and Modeling, Documentation, Joint Application Development, Methodologies and Tools, Project Development, Requirements Gathering, and System Design and User Interface. Cyber Risk covering Knowledge of Cyber Risk Management, System and Application Security, Network Security, and Security Management. Cloud Computing covering Knowledge of Cloud Computing Concepts, Cloud Service Models, Virtualization, and Private Clouds. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the Eligible Register. MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Eligibility Information: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the assessment will be placed on the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Passing this examination and being placed on the Eligible Register do not guarantee an offer of employment. Vacancy Information: The resulting Eligible Register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Internal Services Department, Information Technology Service located at 9150 E. Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242 . Shift: Any How to Apply Applications must be field online only. We must receive your application before 5:30 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 green “Apply” button at the top right of this posting. You can track the status of your application using the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty . Many important 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 “hvasquez@isd.lacounty.gov,” as well as 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. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements to Qualify as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information 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. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. 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. The Department of Human Resources is 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. (optional) Have questions about anything listed above? Department Contact Name: Hugo Vasquez Department Contact Phone: 323-881-3670 Department Contact Email: hvasquez@isd.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 267-2432 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 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 over age 40. 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 on www.governmentjobs.com and 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 or disability. 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 may be subject to verification as allowable with State and Federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential. Disclaimer : The County of Los Angeles is not responsible or in any way liable for any computer hardware or software malfunction which may affect the employment application or the application selection process. You assume all responsibility and risk for the use of this system and the Internet generally. This system and the information provided on it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. No advice or information given by the County of Los Angeles or its respective employees shall modify the foregoing or create any warranty. The County of Los Angeles expressly disclaims any warranty that the information on this system or on the Internet generally will be uninterruptible or error free or that any information, software or other material accessible from the system is free of viruses or other harmful components. You shall have no recourse against the County of Los Angeles as the system provider for any alleged or actual infringement of any proprietary rights a user may have in anything posted or retrieved on our system. The County of Los Angeles shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of this system or with the delay or inability to use it (or any linked sites), or for any information obtained through this system, or otherwise arising out of the use of this system, the Internet generally or on any other basis. NOTE: Your application is submitted using Secure Encryption to ensure the privacy of all information you transmit over the Internet. By accepting the Use Disclaimer set forth here, you agree to all of the above terms and further agree to use this Online Job Employment Application System only for the submission of bona fide employment applications to the County of Los Angeles. Any other use of this Online Job Employment Application System, including without limitation any copying, downloading, translating, decompiling, or reverse engineering of the system, data, or related software, shall be a violation of the Use Disclaimer. Test Preparation : Study Guides and other resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive system for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at https://hr.lacounty.gov /. Additional resources may be listed on the job posting. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. 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/veteransservices/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/ Accreditation Information : Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which 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 available at: http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf (Download PDF reader) and http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_AC E_Resource_Guide.pdf Background Check : 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). I f 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 at https://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, 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 comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program : In an effort to improve compliance with courtordered 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 SSA1945) 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 website www.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) and the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) prohibits employment discrimination based on race or color; religion; national origin or ancestry, physical disability; mental disability or medical condition; marital status; sex or sexual orientation; age, with respect to persons over the age of 40; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. 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. For detailed information, please click here
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information When to Submit Your Application: The application filing period will begin on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. (PT). T his recruitment will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Reposting Information: This announcement is a repost to update information in the following section: Essential Job Functions Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job Opportunity No with-hold or out-of-class experience will be accepted. Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary. Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary. Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits Flexible Schedules (4/40 workweeks - where appropriate, Telework - where appropriate) Rideshare, Parking, and Transit Benefits 13 paid holidays per year Who We Are: The Internal Services Department (ISD) plays a major role in supporting all County of Los Angeles departments and commissions. With an annual budget of over $885 M and 2,162 budgeted positions along with over 5,120 contracted workers of varying professions in facilities management, information technology, environmental, administrative, purchasing, and contracting, ISD is the County's trusted partner and provider of choice. Essential Job Functions What you will perform: Serves as a technical expert/consultant to the department, other County departments, and external stakeholders on issues/areas. Provides expertise, leadership, and technical training to team members and other stakeholders. Plans, develops, implements, and supports information technology projects and programs in the department as well as development, infrastructure, and hardware/software migration projects and system architecture planning. Develops and provides recommendations to improve existing information technology processes. Develops, administers, and evaluates internal and external contracts. Monitors contract activities. Prepares and disseminates a variety of technical documents. Collaborates with public and private sector agencies, and community-based organizations on programs that promote digital equity. Coordinates outreach efforts to constituents in underserved communities on digital literacy, broadband access, and computer/technology resources. Requirements Requirements to Qualify Two years of information systems experience, within the last three years, at the level of Los Angeles County's classes of Telecommunications Systems Consulting Engineer, Supervising Telecommunications Systems Engineer, Principal Application Developer, Principal Operating Systems Analyst, Principal Network Systems Administrator, Principal Information Systems Analyst, Senior Telecommunications Systems Engineer, Database Administrator or higher. 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. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of two (2) parts: Part I: Multiple choice and/or simulation assessments, weighted 55%, measuring: Deductive Reasoning Professional Potential Generating New Ideas Analyzing Information Responsibility Learning Quickly Working to High Quality Standards Coping with Uncertainty Adapting to Change Achievement Willingness to Learn Working Relationships Using Time Efficiently Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I in order to be invited to Part II of this examination. Part II: M ultiple-choice and/or simulation assessments weighted 45% measuring the following four (4) Professional/Technical Knowledge areas: Project Management covering Project Communications Management, Project Cost Management, Project Human Resource Management, Project Management Characteristics, Project Management Methodologies, Project Procurement Management, Project Quality Management, Project Risk Management, Project Scope Management, Project Stakeholder Management, and Project Time Management. Software Business Analysis covering Business Process, Diagramming and Modeling, Documentation, Joint Application Development, Methodologies and Tools, Project Development, Requirements Gathering, and System Design and User Interface. Cyber Risk covering Knowledge of Cyber Risk Management, System and Application Security, Network Security, and Security Management. Cloud Computing covering Knowledge of Cloud Computing Concepts, Cloud Service Models, Virtualization, and Private Clouds. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the Eligible Register. MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Eligibility Information: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the assessment will be placed on the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Passing this examination and being placed on the Eligible Register do not guarantee an offer of employment. Vacancy Information: The resulting Eligible Register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Internal Services Department, Information Technology Service located at 9150 E. Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242 . Shift: Any How to Apply Applications must be field online only. We must receive your application before 5:30 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 green “Apply” button at the top right of this posting. You can track the status of your application using the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty . Many important 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 “hvasquez@isd.lacounty.gov,” as well as 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. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements to Qualify as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information 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. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. 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. The Department of Human Resources is 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. (optional) Have questions about anything listed above? Department Contact Name: Hugo Vasquez Department Contact Phone: 323-881-3670 Department Contact Email: hvasquez@isd.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 267-2432 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 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 over age 40. 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 on www.governmentjobs.com and 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 or disability. 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 may be subject to verification as allowable with State and Federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential. Disclaimer : The County of Los Angeles is not responsible or in any way liable for any computer hardware or software malfunction which may affect the employment application or the application selection process. You assume all responsibility and risk for the use of this system and the Internet generally. This system and the information provided on it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. No advice or information given by the County of Los Angeles or its respective employees shall modify the foregoing or create any warranty. The County of Los Angeles expressly disclaims any warranty that the information on this system or on the Internet generally will be uninterruptible or error free or that any information, software or other material accessible from the system is free of viruses or other harmful components. You shall have no recourse against the County of Los Angeles as the system provider for any alleged or actual infringement of any proprietary rights a user may have in anything posted or retrieved on our system. The County of Los Angeles shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of this system or with the delay or inability to use it (or any linked sites), or for any information obtained through this system, or otherwise arising out of the use of this system, the Internet generally or on any other basis. NOTE: Your application is submitted using Secure Encryption to ensure the privacy of all information you transmit over the Internet. By accepting the Use Disclaimer set forth here, you agree to all of the above terms and further agree to use this Online Job Employment Application System only for the submission of bona fide employment applications to the County of Los Angeles. Any other use of this Online Job Employment Application System, including without limitation any copying, downloading, translating, decompiling, or reverse engineering of the system, data, or related software, shall be a violation of the Use Disclaimer. Test Preparation : Study Guides and other resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive system for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at https://hr.lacounty.gov /. Additional resources may be listed on the job posting. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. 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/veteransservices/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/ Accreditation Information : Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which 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 available at: http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf (Download PDF reader) and http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_AC E_Resource_Guide.pdf Background Check : 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). I f 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 at https://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, 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 comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program : In an effort to improve compliance with courtordered 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 SSA1945) 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 website www.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) and the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) prohibits employment discrimination based on race or color; religion; national origin or ancestry, physical disability; mental disability or medical condition; marital status; sex or sexual orientation; age, with respect to persons over the age of 40; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. 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. 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City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $124,486 to $146,494; $107,782 to $157,581; and $116,802 to $170,735 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $124,340 to $154,491; $134,070 to $166,559; and $148,248 to $184,182. NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf. A Systems Programmer (Systems Administrator) evaluates, develops, maintains, implements, and modifies operating systems, hardware, middleware, software, storage, and networking in a business applications environment; performs hardware-software studies; designs and implements systems architecture; analyzes systems problems and optimizes systems performance; performs systems upgrades; follows Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and security best practices for incident, change and release management, and all aspects of network and server operations; provides technical assistance to other data processing personnel and user divisions or departments; may supervise and direct the work of employees engaged in such activities; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force; and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university; and two (2) years of full-time paid systems implementation experience in either: 1) installing, configuring, maintaining, performance tuning, patching, troubleshooting and securing enterprise level servers and networks; or 2) planning, configuring, and implementing enterprise systems and applications operating over large computing networks serving local and remote facilities; or 3) preparing programs by analyzing specifications developed by systems professionals and determining computer processing requirements, systems and/or programming flowcharts, code programs, and software solutions; or Two years of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles as a Programmer Analyst; or Four years of full-time paid systems implementation experience with the City of Los Angeles as a Systems Analyst with experience in either 1) installing, configuring, maintaining, performance tuning, patching, and securing enterprise level servers; or 2) planning, configuring, and implementing enterprise systems and applications operating over large computing networks serving local and remote facilities. PROCESS NOTES Additional full-time paid experience as described above in Requirement No. 1 may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required bachelor's degree noted in Requirement No.1. One academic year is equivalent to 30 semester or 45 quarter units.Some positions may require a valid California driver's license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). Applicants completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree and/or course work. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree in the Attachments section of the on-line application at the time of filing. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more of the following areas. For such positions, only applicants possessing the specific professional certification(s) at the time of filing, may be considered. A copy of the Certificate of Completion must be submitted at the time of filing. The certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate. Applicants who fail to submit the certificate at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification. AWS Certified Advanced Networking - SpecialtyAWS Certified Alexa Skill Builder - SpecialtyAWS Certified Big Data - Specialty AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner AWS Certified Developer - Associate AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty AWS Certified Security - Specialty AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate CCIE Data CenterCCIE SecurityCCIE WirelessCCNP Data CenterCCNP Routing and SwitchingCCNP WirelessCCNP SecurityCCSACCSECertification as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).Certification as a Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or as a Checkpoint Certified Security ExpertCertification as a CISCO Certified DevNet AssociateCertification as a CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or as a CISCO Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).Certification as a Cisco Certified Security Professional or as a CISCO Certified Internetwork Expert in Security.Certification as a DNS/BIND AssociateCertification as a Global Information Assurance Certification (G9ac) Security Essentials (GSEC)Certification as a Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) on Windows server platform.Certification as an Oracle 9i/10g/11g or latest version or as an Oracle Database 10g/11g or latest version of Administrator Certified Master.Certification as CompTIA Security +Certified other Database Provider (such as Microsoft SQL) CCIE Routing and SwitchingCertified with other Linus/Unix Operating System Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)Certified with other Linux/Unit Operating SystemCertified with other Network Provider (such as Juniper.)CISCO Certified DevNet ProfessionalCisco Certified DevNet SpecialistCISSP ISC2Core InfrastructureData center Virtualization 2019 (VCP-DCV 2019); VMWare Certified Advanced Professional 6.5Data Center Virtualization; Cloud Management (VCAP-CMA) (VCP6.5-DCV); Network virtualization (VCP-NV)Financial Management Certified Implementation SpecialistIBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 for z/OSIBM Certified Deployment Professional Certification as a Sun Certified System Administrator for the Solaris Operating System.IBM Certified Infrastructure Deployment Professional - Maximo Asset Management v7.X VMWare certified ProfessionalIBM Certified System AdministratorIBM Certified System Administrator - DB2 for z/OSJava EnterpriseMicrosoft Certified : Azure Administrator AssociateOracle Certified ProfessionalOracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Master (OCM)Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Professional (OCP)Oracle Database 9i/10/11g Administrator Certified Associate (OCA)Oracle Database 9i/10/11g Administrator Certified Professional (OCP)Oracle Database Certified Associate (OCA)Oracle E-Business Suite 12Oracle Solaris11Oracle WebCenter Certified Implementation Specialist' Oracle Certified AssociateOracle WebLogic Server 11g/12c System AdministratorOracle WebLogic Server 12c AdministratorOracle WebLogic Server 12c Certified Implementation Specialist; Oracle Certified ProfessionalPeopleSoft 9.2 Financial Certified Implementation SpecialistPeopleSoft People Tools 8.5 Certified Implementation SpecialistRed Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)SAP Certified Technology Associate - System Administration (Max DB) with SAP NetWeaver 7.4VM Certified Advanced ProfessionalWebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V9.0 WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity. NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: From Friday, September 29, 2023 to Thursday, October 12, 2023 From Friday, January 5, 2024 to Thursday, January 18, 2024 From Friday, April 5, 2024 to Thursday, April 18, 2024 Additional filing periods may be added based on the City’s hiring needs. The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the weighted multiple-choice test in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test . . . . . . . .100% The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Analytical Ability; Self-Management; Teamwork; Project Management; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: capabilities, uses, characteristics, and limitations of servers - virtual, physical and cloud, computers and peripheral equipment, operating software systems (Windows, Linux, Unix, MacOS, etc.), software such as assemblers, generators, subroutine libraries, compilers and vendor written application programs; programming languages such as C/C++, Java, .NET - VB, ASP, MVC, C#, PHP, Perl, Hadoop, Python, PowerShell or command languages for distributed and large scale computers and/or network and associated programming aids; Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), Metropolitan and cloud networks, and IP Protocols; Storage Area Network (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS); system optimization techniques and performance tuning; storage, backup and disaster recovery procedures, and other business resumption and data protection technologies; framework or detailed plan to prepare documentation, procedures, tests, corrections, and take other steps necessary for the planned implementation and modification of programs; methods to identify security exposures and provide mitigation controls as they apply to information and management information systems including software distribution and patch management in cyber security, software and threats; techniques and tools necessary to support internet, intranet, and cloud application environments; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. Additional test dates may be added as needed. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Systems Programmer (Systems Administrator). For candidates who apply between September 29, 2023 and October 12, 2023, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023 AND MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2023. For candidates who apply between January 5, 2024 and January 18, 2024, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 AND MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024. For candidates who apply between April 5, 2024 and April 18, 2024, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024 AND MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2024. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who are currently eligible City employees or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open Candidates.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.You may take the Systems Programmer (Systems Administrator) multiple-choice test only once every 365 days.Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months.Your rank on the eligible list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://personnel.lacity.gov/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $124,486 to $146,494; $107,782 to $157,581; and $116,802 to $170,735 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $124,340 to $154,491; $134,070 to $166,559; and $148,248 to $184,182. NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf. A Systems Programmer (Systems Administrator) evaluates, develops, maintains, implements, and modifies operating systems, hardware, middleware, software, storage, and networking in a business applications environment; performs hardware-software studies; designs and implements systems architecture; analyzes systems problems and optimizes systems performance; performs systems upgrades; follows Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and security best practices for incident, change and release management, and all aspects of network and server operations; provides technical assistance to other data processing personnel and user divisions or departments; may supervise and direct the work of employees engaged in such activities; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force; and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university; and two (2) years of full-time paid systems implementation experience in either: 1) installing, configuring, maintaining, performance tuning, patching, troubleshooting and securing enterprise level servers and networks; or 2) planning, configuring, and implementing enterprise systems and applications operating over large computing networks serving local and remote facilities; or 3) preparing programs by analyzing specifications developed by systems professionals and determining computer processing requirements, systems and/or programming flowcharts, code programs, and software solutions; or Two years of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles as a Programmer Analyst; or Four years of full-time paid systems implementation experience with the City of Los Angeles as a Systems Analyst with experience in either 1) installing, configuring, maintaining, performance tuning, patching, and securing enterprise level servers; or 2) planning, configuring, and implementing enterprise systems and applications operating over large computing networks serving local and remote facilities. PROCESS NOTES Additional full-time paid experience as described above in Requirement No. 1 may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required bachelor's degree noted in Requirement No.1. One academic year is equivalent to 30 semester or 45 quarter units.Some positions may require a valid California driver's license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). Applicants completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree and/or course work. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree in the Attachments section of the on-line application at the time of filing. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more of the following areas. For such positions, only applicants possessing the specific professional certification(s) at the time of filing, may be considered. A copy of the Certificate of Completion must be submitted at the time of filing. The certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate. Applicants who fail to submit the certificate at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification. 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When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity. NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: From Friday, September 29, 2023 to Thursday, October 12, 2023 From Friday, January 5, 2024 to Thursday, January 18, 2024 From Friday, April 5, 2024 to Thursday, April 18, 2024 Additional filing periods may be added based on the City’s hiring needs. The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the weighted multiple-choice test in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test . . . . . . . .100% The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Analytical Ability; Self-Management; Teamwork; Project Management; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: capabilities, uses, characteristics, and limitations of servers - virtual, physical and cloud, computers and peripheral equipment, operating software systems (Windows, Linux, Unix, MacOS, etc.), software such as assemblers, generators, subroutine libraries, compilers and vendor written application programs; programming languages such as C/C++, Java, .NET - VB, ASP, MVC, C#, PHP, Perl, Hadoop, Python, PowerShell or command languages for distributed and large scale computers and/or network and associated programming aids; Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), Metropolitan and cloud networks, and IP Protocols; Storage Area Network (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS); system optimization techniques and performance tuning; storage, backup and disaster recovery procedures, and other business resumption and data protection technologies; framework or detailed plan to prepare documentation, procedures, tests, corrections, and take other steps necessary for the planned implementation and modification of programs; methods to identify security exposures and provide mitigation controls as they apply to information and management information systems including software distribution and patch management in cyber security, software and threats; techniques and tools necessary to support internet, intranet, and cloud application environments; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. Additional test dates may be added as needed. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Systems Programmer (Systems Administrator). For candidates who apply between September 29, 2023 and October 12, 2023, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023 AND MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2023. For candidates who apply between January 5, 2024 and January 18, 2024, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 AND MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024. For candidates who apply between April 5, 2024 and April 18, 2024, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024 AND MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2024. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who are currently eligible City employees or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open Candidates.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.You may take the Systems Programmer (Systems Administrator) multiple-choice test only once every 365 days.Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months.Your rank on the eligible list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://personnel.lacity.gov/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: