Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER W2604A
When to Submit Your Application: We are accepting applications beginning September 3, 2024, at 7:00 a.m., (PT). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure at any time without prior notice.
Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job Opportunity
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Who We Are: The Internal Services Department (ISD) plays a major role in supporting all County of Los Angeles departments and commissions. With an annual budget of over $885 million and 2,162 budgeted positions along with over 5,120 contracted workers of varying professions in facilities management, information technology, environmental, administrative, purchasing and contracting, ISD is the County's trusted partner and provider of choice.
The Opportunity:We are pursuing a qualified candidate to fill an Information Technology Project Manager I position in the Innovation Business Management Division (IBMD).
Under general supervision, plans, manages, and leads the execution of information technology projects of smaller scale and/or limited complexity and risk. Provides technical leadership and coordination to a project team as needed.
This is the first working level in the Information Technology Project Manager Series. Positions allocable to this class typically report to an IT supervisor or manager, and function as managers of information technology projects of smaller or limited scale and complexity. Incumbents utilize techniques, methods, and tools of information technology project management to oversee projects of limited size and/or complexity, and risk as determined by budget allocation, mission criticality, technical and/or solution complexity, and number of involved stakeholder organizations. Positions require information technology and programmatic knowledge necessary to provide insightful and effective planning, management, and oversight of project progress and results. Projects typically assigned to positions in this class are usually well-defined in scope, associated with one line of business or operational function, have limited systems integration, and are generally non-essential to continued County operations and services.
Information Technology Project Manager I is distinguished from Information Technology Project Manager II by the latter’s supervisory role and responsibility for managing larger projects of a less well-defined scope, typically associated with more than one department or line of business and having greater mission criticality and technical and/or solution complexity, with interactions with project stakeholders requiring a higher level of facilitation, documentation, and/or particular sensitivity to confidential matters. IT Project Managers are distinguished from IT Business Analysts in that the latter primarily evaluate the business and technological requirements of the product or solution, whereas IT Project Managers primarily plan and execute the stages of its development and implementation.
Essential Job Functions Essential Job Functions: Plans, manages, and leads the execution of medium to large information technology projects such as upgrades to existing systems or implementation of commercial off-the-shelf 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 project-planning 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 project’s 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 close-out activities such as transitions, lessons learned, and post-implementation review and reporting.
Applies interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, management, and stakeholders.
Participate actively in developing solicitations and associated documents for contracted services in connection with ongoing projects as needed.
Serves as technical lead and coordinate the activities of a project team as needed.
Requirements Requirements to Qualify: Option I: A Bachelor’s 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, information technology project management, or business or systems analysis in a centralized information technology organization**.
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 Bachelor’s 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: *In order to receive credit for any degree, such as a Bachelor's, or PMP certification, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma/certification, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows degree has been conferred and the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or within five (5) calendar days from application submission. Note : Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. (See Accreditation Information under Employment Information).
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**Centralized Information Technology 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 Sheriff's Department, the coordinated executive command structure) for the department or major organization unit.
***Managing is defined as the process of organizing, coordinating, scheduling, overseeing, and closing the work of projects and programs to achieve specific goals and meet specific success criteria; to develop the project scope, define project guidelines, obtain business and information technology approvals, and coordinate the resources necessary to successfully complete the project.
****Project execution is defined as putting plans and strategies into action to complete the project according to its objectives and includes implementing plans, resource allocation, monitoring progress, managing risks, communication to stakeholders, and quality control.
License: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize alternative method of transportation when needed in carry out job-related essential functions.
Physical Expectations: 2- 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.
Desirable Qualifications: - Technical knowledge and understanding of IT infrastructures and proficiency with project management tools like Microsoft Project.
- Experience working in a public agency (e.g., City, County, State, Federal, etc.).
Additional Information Our Assessment Process: First, meet our requirements above. After that, our process includes a structured oral interview covering training, experience, and general ability to perform the duties of the position weighted at 100%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on assessment to be added onto the list of eligible candidates on the Eligible Register.
Note: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add DTse@isd.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
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Eligibility Information: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the assessment will be placed on the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Passing this examination and being placed on the Eligible Register do not guarantee an offer of employment.
Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
No person may compete for this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.
How to Apply:
Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before 5:30 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. 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 the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty . 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 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.
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Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements to Qualify as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application, and you may be disqualified.
Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries:For Candidates 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.
Fair Chance Initiative: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent 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 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.
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Exam Number: W2604A
Department Contact Name: Debra Tse
Department Contact Phone: (323) 457-5327
Department Contact Email: DTse@isd.lacounty.gov
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