Information Technology Project Manager I
Information Technology Project Manager I
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Position/Program Information
- Exam Number
F2604ARWhen to Apply
We will be accepting online applications from Monday May 5 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Monday May 19 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Monday May 19 2025 to be accepted.Type of Recruitment
We welcome applications from everyone.Why work for us
With more than 10 million residents Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California over 116000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement property assessment public health protection water conservation cultural activities and many more.
We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2300 different job descriptions offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest publicsector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work relax and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
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The County of Los Angeles offers an excellent compensation package that includes a Cafeteria Benefit Plan Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans and 13 paid Holidays. Click here to see a list of employee benefits.
Essential Job Functions
Position Responsibilities:
Plans manages and leads the execution of smaller information technology projects such as upgrades to existing systems or implementation of commercial offtheshelf software without substantial customization.
Collaborates with project stakeholders and contributes to or leads project initiation activities that may include defining scope and performance measures developing a business case determining a project approach and developing and establishing a project charter.
Contributes to or leads projectplanning activities such as alternatives analyses and feasibility assessments refinements of scope and performance measures project approach identification of resource requirements budget and schedule development establishment of initial project team and document project management plan.
Understands and applies appropriate methodologies and tools for specific projects and situations to deliver consistent effective and quality results.
Manages all aspects of project execution including budget and funding outlays resources schedule staff and plan performance risks reporting anticipated and unexpected issues and problems quality scope outcomes and results.
Contributes to or leads the development and execution of communication plan which may include communicating with multiple stakeholders about the projects impact or status.
Prepares status reports and provides updates to internal and external project stakeholders sponsors and oversight agencies.
Coordinates requests and recommends changes to original specifications with project sponsor project team or stakeholders.
Identifies potential problems and facilitates their resolution by determining or recommending and implementing a risk mitigation strategy.
Leads or participates in project closeout activities such as transitions lessons learned and postimplementation review and reporting.
Applies interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members management and stakeholders.
Participates actively in developing solicitations and associated documents for contracted services in connection with ongoing projects as needed.
Serves as technical lead and coordinates the activities of a project team as needed.
For more information please view the classification specification: Information Technology Project Manager I
Requirements
We are looking for innovative and dedicated individuals who have:
Option I: A Bachelors degree* from an accredited college or university in Computer Science Management Information Systems or a closely related field AND Three (3) years of experience performing software development project management or business** or systems analysis*** in a centralized information technology organization****.
OR
Option II: Six (6) years of experience in planning managing and leading the execution of information technology projects in a centralized information technology organization****. A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in any field may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.
For Options I and II Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute may be substituted for an additional two (2) years of experience.
Special requirement information:*To receive credit for your education include a copy of your official diploma official transcript or letter/certificate from an accredited institution. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents please visit: and you have the PMP certification please also provide a legible copy to us. The degree and certification verifications can be uploaded to your application or you may email legible copies to within seven (7) days from the end of the filing period.
We do not accept passwordprotected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
**Business analysis is defined as understanding documenting and improving business processes and performing business process analysis in the context of IT systems. Common work products include business requirements specifications for IT systems process diagrams logical data models and functional systems designs.
***Systems analysis is defined as applying knowledge of technology and current systems in the use of functional requirements and process designs to produced detailed technical designs specifying how the requirements will be implemented in application systems.
****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.
Withhold information:No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience and education must be fully met and indicated on the application by the last day of filing.
Endorsement of county qualifications: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 Classification with your application or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing to . 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.
License:A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out jobrelated essential functions
Physical class: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.
Additional Information
Once we have identified that you meet our requirements an invitation (if applicable) regarding the following assessment processes will be sent:
Examination content:This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts:Part I:Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s) weighted 50% assessing:
- Professional Potential
- Achievement
- Maintaining Good Working Relationships
- Analyzing Information
- Learning Quickly
- Generating New Ideas
- Using Time Efficiently
- Working to High Quality Standards
- Adapting to Change
- Coping with Uncertainty
- Willingness to Learn
- Responsibility
- Deductive Reasoning
Candidates may be invited to participate in both Part I and II. However only those that achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I will have Part II scored.
Part II: Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s) weighted 50% assessing:
- Project Communications Management
- Project Cost Management
- Project Human Resource Management
- Project Management Characteristics
- Project Management Methodologies
- Project Procurement Management
- Project Quality Management
- Project Risk Management
- Project Scope Management
- Project Stakeholder Management
- Project Time Management
MULTIPLECHOICE AND SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each assessment to be added onto the list.
Exam Review:Multiple choice and/or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per CSR 7.19.
Transfer of test components:If you recently took identical components for other exams the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams and your responses could be transferred to that exam.
Test preparation:We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.
- Online practice tests are available at ( information can be found on our website at The section dedicated to test preparation is Employment Test Assistance.
Eligibility and Vacancy Information:Candidates who pass the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail fax or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the Apply green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address job title beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails it is possible to view notices by logging into and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicants responsibility to take steps to view correspondence and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for rescheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number so include yours when applying.
For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends login information 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. We are committed to promoting AntiRacism 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.
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.
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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:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
