SENIOR INFORMATION RESOURCE SPECIALIST, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Position/Program Information

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

FIRST DAY OF FILING

Applications will be accepted starting October 8, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) and will remain open until the needs of the Department are met. Filing may close at any time without prior notice.

EXAM NUMBER

H1112B

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

DEFINITION:
Manages and participates in the planning, development and coordination of information systems and applications for the department.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class work under the administrative and technical direction of a Deputy Executive Officer or an Information Technology Manager II and have responsibility for leading and/or managing subordinate level staff in the analysis, design, implementation and coordination of information systems and applications and work processing systems, including departmental strategic planning required to support the business processes of the Board Offices and the Executive Office. The incumbent is also responsible for the coordination of training for Board Offices and Executive Office staff and for identifying, analyzing and making recommendations on office automation capabilities modifications to meet future needs of the department. The incumbent must exercise a thorough knowledge of systems design, analysis, development, business processes, information technology and systems applications as well as project management concepts and methodologies; and departmental rules and regulations.

Essential Job Functions

Plans, organizes and coordinates the work of analysts, consultants, and other personnel assigned tothe department involved in the development, project management and/or business management of information systems projects or initiatives.

Manages Information Resource Specialists and participates in the analysis of existing or proposed systems, determining the need for change or automation, and in the implementation of new automated systems.

Defines the Project Management Office’s (PMO) strategy and leads the development, implementation and maintenance of common project management standards, practices, and methodologies to drive and facilitate the successful delivery of projects.

Oversees the conduct of surveys to determine the need for new automated systems, the impact of proposed changes, and involvement with other systems and County departments. Coordinates the identification and resolution of complex problems, and recommends improvements and modifications in line with the current and future needs of the department.

Manages the overall functions of project management; providing leadership, vision and support to staff with regards to departmental strategic plan, and enterprise-level and Information Technology projects.

Meets with departmental management and Board staff to introduce, explain and suggest system improvement concepts and to obtain concurrence in resolving work related problems.

Coordinates systems training programs conducted by systems staff and outside contractors for Board Offices and the Executive Office in the use of new systems.

Cites advantages and disadvantages of alternative problem solutions and provides management with cost and technical data required in selecting a solution for the problem.

Leads the execution of a PMO governance, reporting, and review framework to provide a holistic view of all department IT project activity, such as status, performance, risks and financial wellbeing to managers, supervisors, project stakeholders, and executive management.

Serves as liaison with Board Offices, other divisions in the Executive Office, and County departments in regard to office automated systems.

Acts in the absence of the Deputy Executive Officer or Information Technology Manager II.

Manages and conducts interviews with business units, outside entities and project stakeholders to gather information and requirements; performs workflow analyses; documents scope and objectives; and leads design sessions.

Evaluates impact; performs cost/benefit analyses; and assesses risk associated with departmental projects; analyzes business processes, security, interfaces, audit trails, and reporting methods.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Option 1: Four years' of highly responsible* experience with systems analysis and design and implementation of information systems and applications at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Senior Application Developer** or Senior Network Systems Administrator***.

Option 2 : One year of experience at the level of Information Resource Specialist, Board of Supervisors **** .

*Highly r esponsible is defined as: A significantly greater degree of originality, innovation, critical thinking, resourcefulness, and conceptualization required to perform the task.

** Senior Application Developer is defined as: U nder direction, performs a wide range of application development related duties including wrting, testing and debugging programs in one or more languages. Apply and understand structured program design concepts and analysis procedures of application programming.

*** Senior Network Systems Administrator is defined as: Providing comprehensive support of network and server operating system environments. Under direction, incumbents perform a wide-range of network-related duties, including network administration and monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, capacity planning, network security, and network design.

*****Information Resource Specialist is defined as: Analyzes, designs, plans, develops and coordinates the use of information systems, applications, and work processing systems required to support the business process of the department.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as a project manager or lead, developing and monitoring projects, determining systems and procedures for performance metrics.
• Certified in Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).
• Experience identifying and providing alternative solutions to mitigate any potential risks for business operations.
• Additional credit will be given for experience beyond the minimum requirements.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This exam will consist of an Evaluation of Training and Experience based on application information, Desirable Qualifications, and the Supplemental Information Questionnaire weighted 100%.

Each candidate's background will be evaluated on the basis of information provided on their County of Los Angeles Employment Application and Supplemental Information Questionnaire that pertains to the areas of MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS to determine the level and scope of the candidate's job preparation for this position.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER IN THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add jegomez@bos.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

Scores cannot be given over the telephone.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
We will process applications on an "as-received" basis. Those who receive a passing final score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names on the register will be active for a period of 12 months following the date of promulgation.

No person may participate in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
We will use the resulting eligible register to fill vacancies in the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application BEFORE 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. PT, deadline. You may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements to Qualify as listed on this job bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. 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.

IMPORTANT: 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 the Class Specification and Minimum 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.

Fair Chance Initiative :
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 offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. 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.

Social Security Number (SSN) :
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

User ID and Password :
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Do you have a computer and internet access?
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

Department Contact Name :
Jenny Gomez
JeGomez@bos.lacounty.gov
(213) 893-0979

ADA Coordinator Phone :
(213) 974-1422

Teletype Phone :
(213) 974-1704

California Relay Services Phone :
(800) 735-2922

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