Senior Operating Systems Analyst - Fire Emergency
Senior Operating Systems Analyst - Fire Emergency
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- FIRE DEPARTMENT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE EMERGENCY
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD:
Applications will be accepted beginning April 4 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT)
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to close without prior notice.EXAM NUMBER:
32551AFR
The County of Los Angeles Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Senior Operating Systems Analyst vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.Under the emergency order applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
Before the end of your initial work period you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100.Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Senior Operating Systems Analyst.
OutofClass:If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus outofclass bonus temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO within fifteen 15 calendar days from application submission date. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.
DEFINITION:
Under direction supports complex operating systems and associated software and hardware on midrange servers or mainframes hosting critical applications in a highavailability environment.These environments require formal change management and problem resolution procedures highly fault tolerant configurations and comprehensive backup and recovery solutions.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
This is the seniorlevel class in the Operating Systems series.Incumbents in this classification typically report to an information technology supervisor or manager.Incumbents perform the more difficult assignments of configuring analyzing and maintaining complex systems including configuring planning coordinating and implementing releases upgrades or changes to operating systems servers and related software.They work under general guidelines and apply extensive technical expertise in the of their duties.These positions require the application of specialized knowledge of one or more of the following: database management software communications software compilers storage management solutions network monitoring and management solutions messaging systems security performance analysis and tuning and capacity planning. Essential Job Functions
- Installs configures maintains and upgrades operating systems.
- Analyzes system utilization and performance data and makes configuration changes to achieve agreed upon service levels.
- Identifies and resolves system anomalies and operational problems.
- Allocates and organizes data storage.
- Configures system interfaces.
- Establishes connectivity to and configures peripherals.
- Develops and maintains system documentation.
- Installs configures and maintains server or mainframebased communications services database management software compilers storage management solutions network monitoring and management solutions security systems.
- Conducts performance analysis tuning and capacity planning.
- Evaluates tests and implements vendorprovided patches and upgrades in accordance with change management procedures.
- Develops system utility programs and procedures to enhance operations and support for applications.
- Develops and publishes procedures for operations staff and for problem resolution.
- Implements and maintains backup and restore solutions; performs backup and restore operations.
- Implements and maintains disaster recovery solutions.
- Participates in the evaluation and selection of system tools utilities and solutions.
- Maintains system security as described in policies and procedures.
- Customizes operating system code and generates the operating system.
- Creates and maintains the more complex job control language and/or custom scripts.
- Works with application development and support staff to analyze hardware and operating system requirements and participates in the development of specifications.
- Works with vendors to develop and implement solutions to specific problems or to meet specific objectives.
- Determines compatibility and performance impact of application and system changes.
- Maintains an understanding of evolving industry trends and technologies.
- Installs service and move servers networking devices storage devices and related equipment as needed.
- Uses network monitoring and management software to monitor system availability and performance and initiate corrective action as needed.
- Leads and coordinates project team to implement systems software components and hardware upgrades and deployments as needed.
- Provides direction to lower level Operating Systems Analysts as needed.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Option I:Graduation from an accredited college* or university with a bachelors degree** in Computer Science Information Systems or a closely related field and two 2 years of fulltime experience within the last five 5 years 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 one year of which must be in a midrange or mainframe environment with formal change management problem resolution procedures and backup and recovery plans.
Option II:One 1 year of fulltime experience within the last five 5 years at the level of an Operating Systems Analyst.****
Option III:Three 3 years of fulltime experience within the last five 5 years configuring analyzing and maintaining complex systems including configuring planning coordinating and implementing releases upgrades or changes to operating systems servers and related software two years of which must be in a midrange or mainframe environment with formal change management problem resolution procedures and backup and recovery plans.You MUST meet the above requirement(s) 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 jobrelated 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 10pound limit and some bending stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT 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 (DHR). 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.
**In order to receive credit for a Bachelors 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 (preferred) or within fifteen 15 calendar days from application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents at the time of filing you must email towithin fifteen 15 calendar days from the application submission. Please ensure to indicate the examination title and number on the subject of your email. We do not accept passwordprotected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
***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 Sheriffs 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 relationships to the IT requirements and initiatives of the department or major organizational unit.
****Experience at the level of Los Angeles County class of Operating Systems Analyst: Under supervision supports complex operating systems and associated software and hardware on midrange servers or mainframes hosting critical applications in a highavailability environment. These environments require formal change management and problem resolution procedures highly fault tolerant configurations and comprehensive backup and recovery solutions.Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
Under the emergency order applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
Before the end of your initial work period you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointments.
APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add as well as and to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
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 and viewing your profile inbox which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the posting closes 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 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly show that you meet the Selection Requirements. Please fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education training and job experience. For each job held give the name and address of your employer your actual job title beginning and ending dates description of work performed total number of hours worked (full or part time). Provide any relevant education training and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Any Shift Appointees must be willing to work any shift including evenings nights weekends and holidays.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 applicants 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. Refer to their website for more information:
NO SHARING OF USER ID EMAIL AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.
ANTIRACISM 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 County of Los Angeles Fire Department is committed to promoting AntiRacism Diversity and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst various groups of people. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality diversity and inclusion in recruitment selection and employment practices.
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/NonDiscrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in the County workforce regardless of age 40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
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 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 and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is 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 conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952.
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
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 .Revised January 2025
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
