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The County of Los Angeles PRINCIPAL OPERATING SYSTEMS ANALYST in Los Angeles, California

PRINCIPAL OPERATING SYSTEMS ANALYST

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PRINCIPAL OPERATING SYSTEMS ANALYST

Salary

$118,526.16 - $159,731.04 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

J2552B

Department

SHERIFF

Opening Date

09/11/2024

Closing Date

10/9/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

  • Description

  • Benefits

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Position/Program Information

FILING DATES:

September 12, 2024, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) through October 9, 2024 before 5:00 P.M. (PT)

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.

EXAM NUMBER:

J2552B

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM:

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!

Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.

  • Flexible Benefit Plans – The County provides each employee with a monthly “benefit allowance” they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits that include Medical and Dental coverage, Group life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Health care spending accounts, Long-term disability health insurance, Subsidized Dependent Care Spending Accounts.

  • 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

  • Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year.

    For more details on employee benefits, please visit https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

    DEFINITION

    Provides technical leadership or supervision of work involving complex operating systems and associated software, hardware and servers, including midrange or mainframes hosting critical applications in a high-availability environment. These environments require formal change management and problem resolution procedures and comprehensive back-up and recovery solutions.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

This is the principal-level class in the Operating Systems series. Incumbents in this classification generally report to an Information Technology manager. These positions require broad knowledge of operating system and hardware architecture, system capacity, workload, and connectivity. Incumbents perform the most challenging assignments of configuring, analyzing, and maintaining complex operating systems, including configuring, planning, coordinating, and implementing releases, upgrades, or changes to operating systems, servers, and related software. Principal Operating Systems Analysts are expected to use independent judgment in the execution of their duties. These positions analyze the impact of existing or proposed projects on the infrastructure to recommend and/or select the most effective solutions.

Principal Operating Systems Analyst positions are distinguished from those of the Senior Operating Systems Analyst by the incumbents serving as technical experts regarding a specific server operating system or highly specialized systems software along with project lead or supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

Supervises the work of a team of Operating Systems Analysts engaged in the installation, configuration, maintenance, and upgrades of server or mainframe-based software and services such as communications services, database management software, storage management solutions, network monitoring and management solutions, messaging systems, and security systems by assigning work, planning, advising, monitoring, motivating, training, supporting, coaching, counseling, and disciplining; ensuring compliance; approving employees' work products; evaluating work performance etc. in order to ensure that: a) quality services are delivered in a timely, efficient, and effective manner and according to applicable Standards, Departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.

Provides technical expertise to project managers, department management, and/or user management, Subject Matter Expert (SME) regarding one or more major system development, implementation, or maintenance efforts by holding group discussions with technical team members/users; conducting research; analyzing logs; etc. in order to advise management on: a) technical alternatives, such as tools, platforms, utilities, and servers and b) problem resolution.

Analyzes system performance and conducts capacity planning by gathering performance data in order to provide capacity expansion, technology upgrades/enhancements, provide cost analyses, etc..

Analyzes and resolves the more complex system anomalies and operational problems by investigating and troubleshooting problems with communications services, database management software, storage management solutions, network monitoring and management solutions, messaging systems, and security systems in order to resolve complex issues, improve performance, reliability and availability, and meet service level agreements.

Provides architectural designs on Enterprise Solutions, Business continuity, and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions by understanding the current environment/infrastructure; understanding the business requirements; etc. in order to: a) protect and preserve mission/business critical systems and data and b) ensure uninterrupted business operations.

Ensures system security (e.g., user privileges, firewalls, authentication servers, proxy servers, etc.) as described in policies and procedures by overseeing the monitoring of intrusion detection systems, device logs (e.g., servers, firewalls, routers, switches, etc.), access control lists, etc.; investigating and escalating breaches in security; performing periodic security checks; coordinating mitigation responses; and providing consultation to lower level staff in order to ensure the integrity and security of the department’s Information Technology infrastructure.

Collaborates with application development, systems staff, network engineering and operations, security staff, business stakeholders by gathering requirements; conducting meetings; communicating with all stakeholders; etc. in order to provide Enterprise Solutions.

Coordinates and works with vendors by providing requirements to vendors; conducting meetings; reviewing and analyzing vendor’s solution(s); etc. in order to provide complete Enterprise Solutions.

Monitors vendors by reviewing the statements of work; creating project plans; managing project plans; etc. in order to meet project goals and contract terms and report performance problems to management.

Establishes quality assurance procedures by analyzing procedures; communicating with subject matter experts and information technology staff; writing technical guidelines; etc. in order to: a) document the technical standards for systems/processes and b) expand employee IT knowledge.

Performs risk assessment and impact analysis of vendor-provided patches and upgrades by reviewing, analyzing, testing patches/firmware; etc. in order to ensure there are no service interruptions.

Requirements

SELECTION 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,ANDfour (4) years of progressively responsible, full-time experience in a centralized Information Technology organization*, configuring, analyzing, and maintaining complex systems, including configuring, planning, coordinating, and implementing releases, upgrades, or changes to operating systems, servers, and related software, two (2) years of whichmustbein a complex server environment with formal change management, problem resolution procedures, and back-up and recovery plans.

OPTION II: Two (2) years of experience, within the last three yearsat the level ofLos Angeles class of Senior Operating Systems Analyst (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065400?keywords=senior%20operating%20systems%20analyst&pagetype=classSpecifications) .*

OPTION III: Five (5) years of recent* full-time experience** configuring, analyzing, and maintaining complex systems, including configuring, planning, coordinating, and implementing releases, upgrades, or changes to operating systems, servers, and related software, two (2) years of whichmust bein a complex server environment with formal change management, problem resolution procedures, and back-up and recovery plans.

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

  • In order to receive credit for the required degree, youMUSTinclude a legible copy of theofficial transcripts, official degree, or official letterfrom the accredited institution which shows the area of specializationat the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application. Please submit documentation to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org and indicate your name, the exam title and the exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the education requirement.

    ** Progressively responsible experience is defined as experience that demonstrates growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.

    * Full time experience is evaluated on the basis of a 40-hour work week.

    ** A centralized Information Technology organization, which is under the direction or guidance of the Chief Information Technology official for the department or major organizational unit, is responsible 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.

    * For a full description of class specifications of Los Angeles County's Senior Operating Systems Analyst (2551) please click the hyperlink on the exam title under Selection Requirements OR go to Department of Human Resources website at http:/hr.lacounty.gov/ and type in the job title or item number under "FIND JOB DESCRIPTIONS" search box.

    ** Recent experience is defined as experience within the last five (5) years.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be utilized as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait twelve (12) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT

This examination will consist of two (2) parts:

PART I

A computerized multiple-choice test and/or simulation asse ssment(s) , weighted 30%, assessing:

  • Responsibility

  • Accepts Others

  • Shows Courtesy

  • Maintains Good Working Relationships

  • Analyzes Information

  • Learns Quickly

  • Works to High Quality Standards

  • Complies with Rules and Regulations

  • Adapts to Change

  • Controls Emotions

  • Works Energetically

  • Achievement

  • Willingness to Learn

  • Management Potential

    APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PART I IN ORDER TO PROCEED TO PART II.

PART II

A computerized multiple-choice test and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 70%, assessing:

  • Linux Administration New assesses Basic knowledge of Linux types , Installing Linux server, File system and partitions, Linux commands, Creating and managing user accounts, Concepts of kernels and processes, Linux security, Installing and configuring network services, and External hardware

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 assesses Active Directory , Administrative Tasks , Computer properties , Configuration and Management , Design and Installation , Local Security Policy , Networking , Security , and Server Management

  • Unix New assesses Basic Commands , Unix architecture , File system , Files handling and file attributes , Grep and sed commands , Awk command , Regular expressions , Shell programming , and Processes

  • VMware vSphere 5 assesses Availability and Load Balancing, Install, Monitoring, Networking, Resource Management, Security, Storage, Troubleshooting, Update Manager, and Virtual Machines.

MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

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.

APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH WEIGHTED PART OF THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

TEST PREPARATION

Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you prepare 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 athttp://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.

    Please note that these resources are intended to provide general information about the types of tests and assessments used by the County of Los Angeles. These resources do not contain details of the exam nor the specific questions you will be asked to answer during the test administration. The exam content section describes the areas assessed by the test and you are invited to study and review whatever material you believe will help you to prepare.

VETERAN'S CREDIT

If you served in the military and were honorably discharged, you may qualify for Veteran's Credit. To receive this credit, please include a copy of your DD214 Formissued by the branch of servicewithyour application for review.

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 from the date of promulgation.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following:

  • use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.

    Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.

    VACANCY INFORMATION

    The eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Technology & Support Division, Data Systems Bureau.

    AVAILABLE SHIFT Any Shift

    APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY - APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.

All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment application and supplemental questionnaire ONLINE only. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes and supporting documents may be uploaded as attachments to the online application.

Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. All information is subject to verification and applications may be rejected at any time during the selection process.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS and you have completely filled out your application.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically by Wednesday, October 9, 2024, before 5:00 P.M. PT.

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 P.M. (PT) deadline on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 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 www.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.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Please note thatALLinformation included in the application materials is subject toVERIFICATIONat any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

  • FALSIFICATIONof any information may result inDISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.

  • UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOTbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE APPLICATIONand you may be DISQUALIFIED.

    CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL

    All notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add svyiu@lasd.org,yrodriguez@hr.lacounty.gov,talentcentral@shl.com,donot-reply@amcatmail.comandinfo@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit govenmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records.

    NOTE: Candidates who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email any outstanding documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing . Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents.

    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.

    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 or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

    California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621

Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251

Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit

Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611

Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org

For more information on Employment Information, click on the link below.

http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

Your Responsibilities:

1.Completing Your Application:

a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.

b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.

c. 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 age 40 or older.

c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.

3.Application Deadline: All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided. Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed.

4.Change of Name or Address: To change personal information such as your name or address, log into your profile onwww.governmentjobs.comand make the necessary change. 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, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. 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(s) may be subject to verification, consistent 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 that 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 herein, 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 athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/. Additional resources may be listed on the job posting.

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/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/

Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that 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 is available at:http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdfandhttp://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_AC EResourceGuide.pdf (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf)

Background Check: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional 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 will also 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). 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.

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 athttps://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, 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.

Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court ordered 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 SSA-1945) 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 websitewww.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) the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) and other applicable laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an applicant's protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, childbirth, and other characteristics.

COVID-19 VACCINATION: Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions/classifications may be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.

Updated February 2024

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification including the listed Examples of Duties and/or Essential Job Functions serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE RESPONSE AND NO CREDIT WILL BE AWARDED.All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

  • Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

    02

    Which of the following best describes your highest level of education successfully completed in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university?

  • Not Applicable

  • Associate's Degree

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • Master's Degree or higher

    03

    In relation to Question 2, which of the following best describes your area of specialization for your highest level of education?

  • Not Applicable

  • Computer Science

  • Information Systems

  • A closely related field

    04

    If you have selected "A closely related field", please indicate your area of specialization for your highest level of education: (Insert N/A if not applicable).

    05

    I understand that if I expect to receive credit for the required degree, I must include a legible copy of the official transcripts, official degree, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization. Documents may be submitted either by 1) attaching directly to my application at the time of submission, or 2) emailing any outstanding required documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org or 3) faxing any outstanding documents to (323) 415-2580at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application.Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection.Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the educational requirements.

  • Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

    06

    Which of the following best describes yourprogressively responsible, full-time experienceconfiguring, analyzing, and maintaining complex systems, including configuring, planning, coordinating, and implementing releases, upgrades, or changes to operating systems, servers, and related softwarein a centralized Information Technology organization?

(Progressively responsible experience is defined as experience that demonstrates growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.)

(Full time experience is evaluated on the basis of a 40-hour work week.)

(A centralized Information Technology organization, which is under the direction or guidance of the Chief Information Technology official for the department or major organizational unit, is responsible 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.)

  • Not Applicable

  • Less than one year

  • One (1) year, but less than two

  • Two (2) years, but less than three

  • Three (3) years, but less than four

  • Four (4) years or more

    07

    DESCRIBE YOUR PROGRESSIVELY RESPONSIBLE, FULL-TIME EXPERIENCE:Configuring, analyzing, and maintaining complex systems, including configuring, planning, coordinating, and implementing releases, upgrades, or changes to operating systems, servers, and related software in a centralized Information Technology organization.INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:1) Dates of Employment, 2) Employer Name, 3) Your Job Title, and 4) Description of Duties (Also indicate your experience on your application) (Insert N/A if not applicable)

    08

    Which of the following best describes your experienceat the level ofLos Angeles class of Senior Operating Systems Analyst within the last three (3) years?

(For a full description of class specifications of Los Angeles County's Senior Operating Systems Analyst (2551) please click the hyperlink on the exam title under Selection Requirements OR go to Department of Human Resources website at http:/hr.lacounty.gov/ and type in the job title or item number under "FIND JOB DESCRIPTIONS" search box. )

  • Not Applicable

  • Less than one year

  • One (1) year but less than two years

  • Two (2) years or more

    09

    DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE: At the level ofLos Angeles class of Senior Operating Systems Analyst.INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:1) Dates of Employment, 2) Employer Name, 3) Your Job Title, and 4) Description of Duties (Also indicate your experience on your application) (Insert N/A if not applicable)

    10

    Which of the following best describes yourrecent full-time experienceconfiguring, analyzing, and maintaining complex systems, including configuring, planning, coordinating, and implementing releases, upgrades, or changes to operating systems, servers, and related software?

(Recent experience is defined as experience within the last five (5) years.)

(Full time experience is evaluated on the basis of a 40-hour work week.)

  • Not Applicable

  • Less than one year

  • One (1) year, but less than two

  • Two (2) years, but less than three

  • Three (3) years, but less than four

  • Four (4) years but less than five

  • Five (5) years or more

    11

    DESCRIBE YOUR RECENT FULL-TIME EXPERIENCE:Configuring, analyzing, and maintaining complex systems, including configuring, planning, coordinating, and implementing releases, upgrades, or changes to operating systems, servers, and related software.INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:1) Dates of Employment, 2) Employer Name, 3) Your Job Title, and 4) Description of Duties (Also indicate your experience on your application) (Insert N/A if not applicable).

    12

    Which of the following best describes your experience working in a complex server environment with formal change management, problem resolution procedures, and back-up and recovery plans?

  • Not Applicable

  • Less than one year

  • One (1) year, but less than two

  • Two (2) years or more

    13

    DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE:Working in a complex server environment with formal change management, problem resolution procedures, and back-up and recovery plans.INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:1) Dates of Employment, 2) Employer Name, 3) Your Job Title, and 4) Description of Duties (Also indicate your experience on your application) (Insert N/A if not applicable)

    14

    Do you require an American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation to complete any part of the examination process?

  • Yes

  • No

    15

    Applicants 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. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles Countywill notconsider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late administration or re-scheduling. Do you understand this information?

  • Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

    16

    How did you learn about this position?

  • Personal referral from someone other than a County Employee

  • County Employee

  • Los Angeles County Government Job website

  • Social Media (Instragram)

  • Social Media (Facebook)

  • Linkedin

  • County Job Hotline

  • Job Fair

    17

    WARNING: This pre-investigative questionnaire is part of the background investigation. It is used to determine an applicant's suitability for service within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD). All information provided is considered confidential. A candidate's information will only be disclosed to an assigned background investigator if he/she is deemed suitable for the job based on the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department hiring guidelines. Answer the following questions honestly and thoroughly, as your responses will be used to determine whether or not you can proceed with the hiring process. Your responses to the following questions will be subject to verification. Do you understand this information?

  • Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

    18

    The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following: Use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.

  • Yes. If employed by the Department, I agree to abide by the zero tolerance policy on the use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.

    19

    The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD) employees must adhere to the department's policies regarding appearance. Hair should be clean and well groomed. Tattoos upon the neck, face or head are prohibited. Beards are not allowed for employees who wear any type of uniform; mustaches must be trimmed and neat; jewelry must be minimally observable. A uniform or professional attire is required while on duty. Are you willing to comply with all the grooming, appearance policies, procedures, and standards of the LASD?

  • Yes, I am willing to comply with all the grooming, appearance policies, procedures, and standards of the LASD.

    20

    Do you understand you will be subject to a thorough background investigation and a medical examination?

  • Yes, I understand I will be subject to a thorough background investigation and a medical examination.

    21

    Are you currently on criminal probation?

  • No

  • Yes

    22

    Are you currently on criminal parole?

  • No

  • Yes

    23

    Have you ever been convicted for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs or any DUI-related crimes? If "yes", when was the last time?

  • No

  • Yes; within 1 year

  • Yes; more than 1 year ago, but less than 2 years

  • Yes; more than 2 years ago, but less than 3 years

  • Yes; more than 3 years ago, but less than 4 years

  • Yes; more than 4 years ago

    24

    Have you ever used any illegal drug (methamphetamine, heroin, speed, cocaine, ecstasy, PCP, hallucinogens, etc.) OTHER than marijuana? If "yes", when was the last time?

  • No

  • Yes; within the last 12 months

  • Yes; more than 1 year ago, but less than 2 years

  • Yes; more than 2 years ago, but less than 3

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