Senior Information Systems Analyst/Emergency...
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This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice., Under direction performs specialized information systems analysis and provides expertise in one or more areas of systems analysis. May act as a team leader or coordinator., Incumbents in this senior-level class generally report to an information technology supervisor or manager and are distinguished from the Information Systems Analyst II by the complex nature of assignments and lead/coordinator roles assigned, which include coordinating the implementation of complex systems. Incumbents may lead a project team or provide expertise in information systems analysis, including definition of user requirements, feasibility studies, design, program specifications, testing, and implementation. They also assist project managers in the development of project plans and system integration test plans for new systems or complex enhancements to existing systems. Incumbents monitor application systems functionality and participate in development of management procedures and quality standards. Incumbents have the ability to lead others, monitor schedules, and coordinate activities. Information Systems Analysts are distinguished from Application Developers in that they generally do not perform programming duties and are not required to have programming knowledge and experience.
Essential Job Functions
Coordinates change management documentation and ensures that approvals are managed according to departmental procedures.
Ensures requirements are met throughout the systems development life cycle.
Conducts interviews, performs workflow analysis, documents scope and objectives, and leads design sessions.
Coordinates the research of commercial software to identify products that might meet departmental requirements; analyzes and documents products' ability to meet user, functional, and technical requirements.
Evaluates impact, performs cost/benefit analysis, analyzes constraints, and assesses risk to support go/no go and build/buy decision-making for complex systems; coordinates 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.
Coordinates development and maintenance of implementation and conversion plans, including training and test plans.
Develops, maintains, and coordinates project plans, including project reporting.
Develops test scenarios for complex systems; prepares user acceptance test documentation; collaborates with system users to conduct user acceptance testing.
Coordinates the identification and resolution of complex problems.
Coordinates unit testing, integration testing, production simulation and load testing, and network testing.
Reviews and approves technical systems documentation and user manuals.
Coordinates the monitoring of contractor compliance.
Develops and reviews requests for information (RFIs), requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotes (RFQs), statements of works (SOWs), etc., and participates in evaluation of proposals.
Monitors systems compliance with established IT policies, procedures, guidelines, plans and standards.
Lead a team of analysts or mentor other analysts.
Coordinate the installation of software in support of business applications.
Coordinate the preparation of hardware and software specifications for procurement., ***Centralized IT Organizationis defined in the County of Los Angeles as being responsible, under the direction or guidance of the Chief Information Technology official for the department or major organization 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.
****Experience at the level ofInformation Systems Analyst IIin the County of Los Angeles is defined as under general supervision, defines and analyzes requirements and business functions, designs functional systems specifications and tests and coordinates the implementation of new application systems and/or revisions to existing systems., Experience at the level of Information Systems Analyst II in the County of Los Angeles is defined as under general supervision, defines and analyzes requirements and business functions, designs functional systems specifications and tests and coordinates the implementation of new application systems and/or revisions to existing systems., If you answer YES to question #5 above, describe your experience at the level of Information Systems Analyst II.
Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. The experience you claim in this supplemental questionnaire must be consistent with experience listed on your application or resume.
If only the above keywords appear in your answer response and no supporting details related to the above question, credit will not be given. Additionally, please do not use "see resume and application", this is a non-response and credit will not be given., This is a reminder for you to check to ensure that you have attached your resume and that you have answered all of these supplemental questions completely and as directed.
Requirements
Option I:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree* in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field and two (2) years of recent**, full-time, paid experience in information systems analysis and design in a centralized information technology organization*** .
Option II:One (1) year of experience at the level of Information Systems Analyst II****.
Option III:Three (3) years of recent, full-time, paid experience in information systems analysis and design in a centralized information technology organization***.
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE ABOVE REQUIRMENT(S) AT THE TIME OF FILING IN ORDER TO BE APPOINTED TO FILL ANY VACANCIES RELATED TO THIS RECRUITMENT.
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., You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Plan to submit your online application well in advance before 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 govermentjobs.com/careers/lacounty .gov 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., Option I: Do you have a bachelor's degree* in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field -AND- two (2) years of recent**, full-time, paid experience in information systems analysis and design in a centralized information technology organization*** ?
Note:In order to receive credit for any college or university course, or any type of college or university degree, or any certificates, such as Bachelor's or higher, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma or official transcripts from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of filing to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov., If you answer YES to question#3 above, describe your experience of recent*, full-time, paid experience in information systems analysis and design in a centralized information technology organization***.
**Recent experiences are considered experience within the last five (5) years.
***Centralized IT Organization is defined in the County of Los Angeles as being responsible, under the direction or guidance of the Chief Information Technology official for the department or major organization 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.
Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. The experience you claim in this supplemental questionnaire must be consistent with experience listed on your application or resume., Option III: Do you have three (3) years of recent**, full-time, paid experience in information systems analysis and design in a centralized information technology organization***?
**Recent experiences are considered experience within the last five (5) years.
Centralized IT Organization is defined in the County of Los Angeles as being responsible, under the direction or guidance of the Chief Information Technology official for the department or major organization 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., If you answer YES to question #7 above, describe your recent, full-time, paid experience in information systems analysis and design in a centralized information technology organization**.
**Recent experiences are considered experience within the last five (5) years.
***Centralized IT Organization is defined in the County of Los Angeles as being responsible, under the direction or guidance of the Chief Information Technology official for the department or major organization 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.
Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. The experience you claim in this supplemental questionnaire must be consistent with experience listed on your application or resume.