INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST I

Exam Number:
 R2590O-R

Type Of Recruitment:
 Open Competitive Job Opportunity

When to Apply:  

 We are only accepting applications on Thursday, October 19, 2023 starting at 8:00 a.m. and must be received before 5:00 p.m., (PT).

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• Assists in eliciting and documenting user requirements for new systems and system enhancements.
• Documents functional and technical requirements following established procedures.
• Completes change management documentation and coordinates approvals under the guidance of a higher level information systems analyst.
• Participates in user interviews, performs workflow analysis, and assists in defining project scope and objectives.
• Assists in the research of commercial software to identify products that might meet departmental requirements; helps analyze and document products' ability to meet user, functional, and technical requirements.
• Under guidance, evaluates impact of solution alternatives, performs cost/benefit analysis, analyzes constraints, and assesses risk to support go/no go and build/buy decision-making.
• Assist in the development of systems design documents, such as feasibility studies, for new applications and/or enhancements.
• Assists in the preparation of detailed specifications, addressing scope and boundaries of the system, data requirements, algorithms, user functions, forms and reports, workflow, interfaces, security, audit trails, and business continuity requirements.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of project plans; assists in coordinating project reporting.
• Assists in the development of test scenarios; under guidance, prepares user acceptance test documentation and collaborates with system users to conduct user acceptance testing.
• Assists in the maintenance and support of existing applications in accordance with systems development methodology.
• Assists in the preparation of technical systems documentation, user manuals and on-line help.
• Assists in the monitoring of systems compliance with established IT policies, procedures, guidelines, plans and standards.
• Assists in the analysis and resolution of application problems.
• Installs software in support of business applications as needed.
• Assists in the preparation of hardware and software specifications for procurement as needed.
• Assists in the monitoring of contractor performance as needed.

Option I:
Graduation from an accredited* college or university with a bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field.**

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:

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

Special Requirement Information
*In order to receive credit for a Bachelor's Degree or higher degree, you must attach a legible copy of your "official" diploma, "official" transcripts, or "official" letter from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents, you must email to kty@hr.lacounty.gov. Please include exam number and exam title. Applications received without evidence of the required degree(s) will not be considered nor accepted as meeting the stated requirements under Option I.  For more information regarding education, please see the Employment Information document on the LA County Jobs website.
 
**Closely related fields include the following, but not limited to: Computer Information Systems, Computer Technology, Cyber Security, Information Systems Security, and Management Information Systems.
  

***Centralized IT organization is defined in the County of Los Angeles as that which is responsible, under the direction or guidance of the Chief Information Technology official (or, at the Sheriff Department, the coordinated executive command structure) for the department or major organizational unit, for providing comprehensive IT services including analysis, design, acquisition, and/or development, implementation, maintenance, or support of information systems; and in which the work performed is in direct relationship to the IT requirements and initiatives of the department or major organizational unit.

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS

This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts:
  
Part I: A multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 50%, assessing:
  

• Professional Potential
• Achievement
• Coping with Uncertainty
• Responsibility
• Working to High Quality Standards
• Willingness to Learn
• Working Relationships
• Analyzing Information
• Learning Quickly
• Generating New Ideas
• Using Time Efficiently
• Adapting to Change
• Deductive Reasoning

Only those candidates that achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I will advance to Part II.
 
Part II:  A multiple-choice assessment, weighted 50%, assessing the below Professional/ Technical Knowledge area:

MULTIPLE CHOICE AND SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Applicants must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on all weighted exam parts in order to be placed on the eligible list.

TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:

• Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.
• This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.

Please add the below email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

• kty@hr.lacounty.gov
• info@governmentjob.com
• talentcentral@shl.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com

Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to your email address.  Test scores cannot be given over the telephone.

TEST PREPARATION:
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.

• An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/. Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit."  Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.  
• Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies throughout the County of Los Angeles.
 
AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any

HOW TO APPLY:

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 deadline as 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 listed Requirements as listed on this job posting. 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 per Civil Service Rule 6.04. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from the 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. 

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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:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes.  Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
 
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: 
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
 
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
Department Contact Name: Kelly Ty
Department Contact Phone: (213) 351-2929
Department Contact Email:  KTy@hr.lacounty.gov

Exam Number: R2590O-R

Salary : $76,050 - $102,475