Information Systems Analyst I

MV2590A-EA

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE EMERGENCY

FILING PERIOD

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing mental health and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County this may be the opportunity for you.

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Information Systems Analyst Ivacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

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 Information Systems Analyst I.

DEFINITION:

Under close supervision using established procedures defines and analyzes requirements and business functions defines functional system specifications and tests and coordinates the implementation of new application systems and/or revisions to existing systems.

• 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.
• May install software in support of business applications.
• May assist in the preparation of hardware and software specifications for procurement.
• May assist in the monitoring of contractor performance.
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Option 1: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree* in Computer Science Information Systems or a closely related field.

Option 2: One (1) year of recent experience in information systems analysis and design in a centralized information technology organization.


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 along with your application or email it to within seven (7) calendar days from the end of the filing period. 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 PPG 123 ACE Resource

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

OUT OF CLASS

No withhold will be allowed. Required experience/education must be fully met by the last day offiling/at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

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:Positions within this class require 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.

EXAM CONTENT:
Before the end of your initial work assignment the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

APPLICATION AND 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 and 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 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 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.

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.

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 County is committed to promoting Anti-Racism 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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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please fill out your application and minimum 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.

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

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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/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination 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 .

Veterans Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy in all open competitive examinations (i.e. examinations open to everyone) the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veterans credit please visit: September 2025