SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT, CIO
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SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT, CIO
Salary
$152,555.76 - $237,254.88 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
M2564G-R
Department
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Opening Date
10/29/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Questions
Position/Program Information
Exam Number
M2564G-R
When to Submit Your Application: The application filing period will begin onThursday, October 30, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates .
No withhold will be allowed for this examination . Required experience/education must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.
Type of Recruitment: We welcome applications from everyone.
Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP): This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations.
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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 116,000 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 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
The Opportunity
We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill Senior Information Technology Consultant, CIO positions responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of a range of complex and highly visible information technology projects within the Chief Executive Office.
Essential Job Functions
Position Responsibilities
Acts as a hardware, software and Information Technology strategic planning consultant to project teams and user management in a highly specialized field of information technology.
Acts as project manager for large, complex and sensitive Information Technology projects.
Manages all aspects of information privacy for the County and oversees compliance with County privacy policies and procedures.
Manages highly technical special projects, such as manage a line department's information technology operation in County-wide Information Technology meetings to develop policy/standards.
Recommends and writes County-wide policy and standards concerning hardware, software, and the infrastructure and encourages recommended standards.
Reviews all assigned department's contracts for capital equipment and consultant services and provides advice as to County-wide consistent standards, best practices, best business sense which is consistent with the departments' information technology strategic plans, IT budgets adherence to the department's business plan.
Develops comprehensive information technology business criteria and concepts to assist in developing long-range technical business plans.
Provides consultation in planning and developing management concepts, objectives, policies, projects, and systems to accomplish the goals of the enterprise.
Monitors efficiency and effectiveness, makes recommendations for problem solution, and implements approved recommendations.
Advises high level line departmental management on technical and IT financial considerations and may implement approved recommendations.
Determines project feasibility and reviews proposed Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Information (RFI), etc. for outside vendor purchases and advises departments as to County-wide consistency, best prices, and feasibility.
Reviews proposed systems design to ensure that design criteria are compatible with long-range development plans.
Evaluates major technology purchases (hardware, software, telecommunications, etc.) to determine their effect on existing environment and their compatibility with the future strategic direction of the enterprise and the County as a whole.
Requirements
Requirements to Qualify
OPTION I: A Bachelor's Degree* from an accredited college or university inComputer Science,Business Administration,Public Administration, or closely related field, with twelve (12) semester units or eighteen (18) quarter units in technology-related coursework- AND - four (4) years of experience within the last seven (7) years managing or assisting in the management of a technical IT organization** that includes responsibility for budget, personnel, fiscal, or other administrative functions.
OPTION II: Two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years at the level ofInformation Technology Consultant, CIO,Information Technology Specialist, ISD, orInformation Technology Specialist I**.
License
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
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
*To receive credit for your degree or coursework, you must attach a legible copy of your official transcripts showing your area of specialization to your application. Alternatively, documents may be emailed to Kelly Ty at KTy@hr.lacounty.govwithin seven (7) calendar days of applying.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or emailing to the exam analyst.
Accredited institutions are those recognized by regional, national, or international accrediting agencies accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Examples include publications such asAmerican Universities and Collegesand International Handbook of Universities. Degrees from non-U.S. institutions must be evaluated for equivalency by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by theNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)or theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Definition of Experience:
**Managing or assisting in the management of a technical IT organization means having department or major-unit-level responsibility for providing comprehensive IT services such as analysis, design, acquisition or development, implementation, maintenance, and/or support of information systems.
**At the level of Information Technology Specialist, ISD (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065705?keywords=information%20technology%20specialist&page@type=classSpecifications) - Acts as a consultant in a highly specialized or technical IT field.
***At the level of Information Technology Specialist I (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066040?keywords=information%20technology%20specialist&page@type=classSpecifications) - Serves as a consultant, technical expert, systems architect, or project manager within a departmental IT organization.
Note:
You may still qualify even if your official job title is different from those listed above. What matters is that your duties and responsibilities areat a comparable level, requiring similar skills, knowledge, and experience within a similar organizational structure. Please clearly describe your experience to demonstrate that it meets the required level.
Additional Information
Once we have identified that you meet the requirements, we will email you a notification, inviting you to participate in the following assessments:
Our Assessment Process : This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts:
PART I: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted at50%, assessing:
Project Execution
Project Control
General Management
Project Planning
Project Initiation
Project Closing
Deductive Reasoning
Only those candidates that achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I will advance to Part II.
PART II: An evaluation of Training and Experience, weighted at50%, assessing:
Professional/Technical Knowledge of:
Information Technology (IT) concepts, practices, methods, principles, advances, options, and consultation
Financial management principles
External Awareness, Strategic Thinking, and Entrepreneurship
Problem Solving and Decisiveness
Technical Credibility and Technology Management
Project Management
Team Leadership
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part II of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.
Exam Review
Some exam components are not subject to review by candidates. Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per Civil Service Rule 7.19.
Transfer of Test Responses
If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this exam.
This examination contains test components that may 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 https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests (https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests).
Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
Eligibility and Vacancy Information
Those who pass the assessments are placed on an eligible register for a period of six (6) months. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
Selection Certification
From those who pass the assessment, we may establish a secondary list to identify candidates with specific qualifications. A selective certification list may be established for Information Technology Security. To be considered, please complete the supplemental questionnaire carefully and accurately, detailing your related experience rather than referencing your resume or application.
How to Apply
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 employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
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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. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, 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.
Testing Accommodation Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Tele@type Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name: Kelly Ty
Department Contact Phone: (213) 441-1995
Department Contact Email: KTy@hr.lacounty.gov
Exam Number: M2564G -R
Exam Title: Senior IT Consultant, CIO
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/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:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing 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 tele@type equipment may leave messages by calling the tele@type phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair 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 athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran's 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 veteran's credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102\PPG\115.pdf
Revised September 2025
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I understand the above information and instructions.
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Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university* in Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field, with twelve (12) semester units or eighteen (18) quarter units in technology-related coursework?
*Accredited institutions are those recognized by regional, national, or international accrediting agencies accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Examples include publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities. Degrees from non-U.S. institutions must be evaluated for equivalency by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Yes, I possess a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field, with at least twelve (12) semester units or eighteen (18) quarter units in technology-related coursework, and I have attached a copy of my official transcripts to my application
Yes, I possess a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field, with at least twelve (12) semester units or eighteen (18) quarter units in technology-related coursework, and I will email my official transcripts to kty@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of applying
No, I DO NOT possess a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field, with at least twelve (12) semester units or eighteen (18) quarter units in technology-related coursework
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Do you havefour (4) years of experience within the last seven (7) yearsmanaging or assisting in the management of atechnical organizationthat includes responsibility forbudget, personnel, fiscal, or other administrative functions?
Yes, I have four (4) or more years of such experience within the last seven (7) years
I have some experience, but less than four (4) years within the last seven (7) years
No, I do not have experience managing or assisting in the management of a technical organization
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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, describe your experience in the text box below by providing the following information:
Job Title
Description of your Duties and Scope of Responsibility
Employment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) and End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
Supervisor Name
Supervisor Title
Supervisor Phone Number
Supervisor Email Address
If you do not possess this experience, @type "No Related Experience."
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Do you have two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years at the level of Information Technology Consultant, CIO, Information Technology Specialist, ISD, or Information Technology Specialist I?
At the level of Information Technology Consultant, CIO - Acts as an IT consultant to the Chief Information Officer and Information Systems Division managers within Los Angeles County.
** At the level of Information Technology Specialist, ISD - Acts as a consultant in a highly specialized or technical IT field.
Yes, I have two (2) or more years of experience within the last five (5) years
I have some experience, but less than two (2) years within the last five (5) years
No, I do not have experience at the level of Information Technology Consultant, CIO, Information Technology Specialist, ISD, or Information Technology Specialist I
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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, describe your experience in the text box below by providing the following information:
Job Title
Description of your Duties and Scope of Responsibility
Employment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) and End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
Supervisor Name
Supervisor Title
Supervisor Phone Number
Supervisor Email Address
If you do not possess this experience, @type "No Related Experience."
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESDepartment of Human ResourcesCountywide Talent Assessment DivisionTRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATIONSenior IT Consultant, CIO
General Information: This Training & Experience (T&E) Questionnaire is a self-assessment. You will respond to questions about your experience related to having acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform theSenior IT Consultant, CIOposition. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The assessment will evaluate the following competencies:
1.External Awareness- Identifies and reacts to key regional/national/international policies and economic/political/social trends that affect the organization.
2.Strategic Thinking- Formulates effective strategies consistent with the operational and strategic goals of the organization. Examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities; and anticipates potential threats or opportunities.
3.Decisiveness- Exercises good judgment by making sound and well informed decisions; applies critical thinking and common sense; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; makes effective and timely decisions; and is proactive and achievement oriented.
4.Entrepreneurship- Identifies opportunities to develop and offer new products and services within or outside of the organization. Is willing to take risks; and initiates actions that involve a deliberate risk to achieve a recognized benefit or advantage.
5.Technical Credibility- Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise. Is able to make sound hiring and capital resource decisions and to address training and development needs. Understands linkages between administrative competencies and mission needs.
6.Problem Solving- Identifies, analyzes, and resolves complex problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical decisions; and provides solutions to individual and organizational problems.
7.Financial Management- Demonstrates broad understanding of principles of financial management and budgeting expertise necessary to ensure appropriate funding levels. Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for the program area; uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities; monitors expenditures in support of programs and policies; identifies cost-effective approaches; and manages procurement and contracting.
8.Technology Management- Uses efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness. Develops strategies using new technology to enhance decision-making. Understands the impact of technological changes on the organization.
9.Ability to effectively manage multiple, simultaneous, complex projects- to plan, organize, prioritize, and monitor work activities by utilizing resources to their fullest in order to obtain desired outcomes within the designated budget and timeframe using project management methodologies (e.g., define statement of work, develop milestones and task details, clearly establish responsibilities and communication plans, etc.)
10.Ability to provide information technology consultation- this includes translating business/operational needs into appropriate IT recommendations and advising on resolutions for routine to the most difficult and complex IT issues and problems in a manner that is cost-effective, supportive of organizational goals, consistent with Countywide IT strategies and standards and reflective of current professional guidelines, resources, innovations, and advancements.
11.Comprehensive knowledge of information technology concepts, practices, methods, principles, and advances- includes quality assurance; requirements definition; system migration and support process development; problem and incident management; metrics; security; network and applications; change management; systems and application development; life cycle processes; system architecture, system operation, software, hardware, networks and telecommunication systems; new developments and applications of information technology and emerging technologies.
12.Ability to apply knowledge of the broad spectrum of IT options available(e.g., hardware, software, networking, systems, data, telecommunication, security, etc.) to improve business operations and enhance work performance or capability.
13.Ability to functionally lead professional, technical, and/or administrative staff[staff can range from 2 to 10 or more] - to provide guidance and technical expertise; determine work priorities; assign, delegate, monitor, review, and evaluate work activities.
This assessment is weighted at50%. All completed questionnaires will be scored according to standardized criteria.
Instructions for CompletionCarefully read the official County job bulletin for this examination.
You will receive points for each question based on the response(s) you provide. You will receive zero points for any question on which you do not provide a response.
Certification StatementBy completing the following, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this T&E Questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may contact my supervisor(s) to verify the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions including removal from this examination.
Furthermore,I certify that I will not disclose the questions used in this examination to any candidate nor will I provide any information to anyone concerning anything related to the questions posed to me other than concerned parties in an official protest or appeal.I understand that violation of this agreement can result in my disqualification from this examination as provided by Civil Service Rules.
I understand the above information and instructions.
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How many years of verifiable experience do you have successfully performingALLof the following IT capital planning functions within an organization?
-Identifying cross-organizational opportunities to standardize business processes -Identifying cross-organizational opportunities to leverage common IT applications, infrastructure, and services -Enabling more cost-effective and effective use of IT resources
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 year, but less than 2 years
2 years, but less than 3 years
3 years, but less than 4 years
4 years, but less than 5 years
5 years or more
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To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 9, in the textbox below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of your experience(s), andONE (1)example that briefly describes theduties you performas they relate to performingALLof the above IT capital planning functions within an organization. If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Which of the following IT capital planning functions within an organization have you successfully performedat least 3 times each, for a minimum of 3 years within the past 5 years? (Select all that apply)
Reviewed and recommended products and services within the @context of fiscal controls and economies of mission-critical program areas (e.g., budget, contracts, purchases, resource allocations)
Tied enterprise architecture activities to IT capital planning processes
I have not performed any of the above IT capital planning functions at least 3 times each for a minimum of 3 years within the past 5 years.
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To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 11, in the textbox below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of your experience(s), andONE (1)example that briefly describes theduties you performas they relate to performingeachof the IT capital planning functions as selected above. If you have no experience in any of the above areas, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Which of the following functions have you performed in an agency or organizational capital planning and investment management processat least 3 times each for a minimum of 3 years within the past 5 years? (Select all that apply)
Developed or provided input into the development of an annual IT capital investment budget and ensured that the allocated budget was adjusted to meet changing requirements, new technology, and to implement cost saving initiatives.
Provided guidance to subordinate staff in preparing fully-supported budget requests for their assigned area
Provided justification for budget requests
I have not performed any of the above functions at least 3 times each for a minimum of 3 years within the past 5 years.
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To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 13, in the textbox below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of your experience(s), andONE (1)example that briefly describes theduties you performas they relate to performingeachof the functions as selected above. If you have no experience in any of the above areas, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Which of the following tasks related to business process reengineering have you performedat least 3 times each for a minimum of 3 years within the past 5 years? (Select all that apply)
Conducted business process reengineering reviews, which included feasibility studies and trade off analyses, to determine the most effective/efficient way to proceed with a proposed project
Interpreted information technology policies, standards, and guidelines in order to conduct analysis and recommend resolution of complex business process issues/problems
Developed cost estimates and prepared business case studies, which defined systems scope, objectives, requirements and cost
Identified and defined business or technical requirements to be applied to the design, development, implementation, management and support of systems
I have not performed any of the above tasks related to business process reengineering at least 3 times each for a minimum of 3 years within the past 5 years.
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To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 15, in the textbox below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of your experience(s), andONE (1)example that briefly describes theduties you performas they relate to performingeachof the business process reengineering tasks as selected above. If you have no experience in any of the above areas, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Which of the following IT-related documents have you independently* prepared or conductedat least 5 times each for a minimum of 3 years within the past 5 years? (Select all that apply)
*Independent is defined as performing the task with minimal to no initial input by a supervisor, manager, or senior employee.
Analyses of the effectiveness of existing systems including the feasibility of pursuing alternatives for improvement
Project proposals including costs, benefits, timetables and implementation strategies
Detailed project plans including multiple deliverables, dependencies, timelines and key milestones
Functional and technical requirements, specifications, and statements of work
Analyses of the potential effects of key regional/national/international policies and economic/political/social trends on the organization, including recommendations to satisfy legal, regulatory and policy requirements
I have not independently prepared any of the above IT-related documents at least 5 times each for a minimum of 3 years within the past 5 years.
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To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 17, in the textbox below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of your experience(s), andONE (1)example that briefly describes theduties you performas they relate to independently preparingeachof the IT-related documents as selected above. If you have no experience in any of the above areas, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Which of the following business information and technical architecture requirements have you analyzedat least 3 times each for a minimum of 3 years within the past 5 years? (Select all that apply)
Enterprise business drivers and agency-wide IT programs
Current information technology environment and market trends
Implementation of statutory requirements
Feasibility studies and proposals
Security assessments
I have not analyzed any of the above business information and technical architecture requirements at least 3 times each for a minimum of 3 years within the past 5 years.
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To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 19, in the textbox below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of your experience(s), andONE (1)example that briefly describes theduties you performas they relate to analyzingeachof the business information and technical architecture requirements as selected above. If you have no experience in any of the above areas, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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How many years of verifiable experience do you have performingleadresponsibilities within an IT capacity**?
*Lead experience refers to roles in which an individual does not perform formal supervisory responsibilities such as conducting performance evaluations and hiring but provides technical guidance and/or training to other staff on work functions and provides feedback/initial review of work products.
**Examples of functions within an IT capacity include but are not limited to: -System architecture design or re-architecture -IT process development -IT project implementation -IT contract development -IT resource allocation -IT change management
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 year, but less than 2 years
2 years, but less than 3 years
3 years, but less than 4 years
4 years, but less than 5 years
5 years or more
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To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 21, in the textbox below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of your experience(s), the IT function(s) you have led, andONE (1)example that briefly describes theduties you performas they relate to performing lead responsibilities within an IT capacity. If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Which of the following best reflects yourhighestlevel of experience leading or managing IT projects?
I have been a project or team leader with responsibility for carrying out one or more IT projects. The projects required me to plan and direct the work, maintain the schedule, report progress and assure the quality of the work performed.
I have been a project manager with responsibility for carrying out one or more IT projects. I have been responsible for negotiating the scope of the project, establishing multi-year budgets to fund the work, and tracking and reporting on expenditures, costs and progress through key milestones. I have directed assigned staff including those from disciplines other than the IT organization (e.g., functional staff, users, and or contractor staff).
I have been responsible for managing and directing one or more multi-phase IT projects that are/were in progress concurrently. I have managed these projects through a staff of subordinate project managers and team leaders. I have approved the scope of these projects, authorized funding, assigned resources and monitored progress of the teams. I have been responsible for negotiating adjustments in the projects' timetables, budgets, scope and coverage.
I have not had experience leading or managing IT projects as described in the above responses.
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To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 23, in the textbox below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of your experience(s), andONE (1)example that briefly describes theduties you performas they relate to leading or managing IT project(s) as selected above. For the IT project(s) you include in your response, you must include the approximate length of time of the project(s) and a brief description of the project(s). If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Which of the following best reflects yourhighestlevel of experience* with information security?
*Experience must include at least 3 years within the past 5 years performing the duties described inoneof the below response options.
I have provided technical advice, guidance, policies, standards, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical information security infrastructure and technology issues.
I have provided oversight for information security technologies that support information access, delivery, and storage requirements, to ensure compliance with established information security policies and standards.
I have developed and implemented strategic and operational plans to align information security solutions with organizational business objectives, including compliance with established information security policies and standards.
I do not have experience with information security as described in the above responses.
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To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 25, in the textbox below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of your experience(s), andONE (1)example that briefly describes theduties you performas they relate to your highest level of experience with information security as selected above, for which you have at least 3 years of experience within the past 5 years. If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
The following set of questions will be used to determine your eligibility to be placed on Selective Certification Lists. Read each question carefully and be as specific as possible, including all information related to the functional area identified for Selective Certification. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as response.THE EXPERIENCE YOU CLAIM MUST BE CONSISTENT WITH THE EXPERIENCE LISTED IN YOUR APPLICATION.Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process.
I understand the above information and instructions.
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Selective Certification:INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY
Do you have two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years in information technology security, including the following:
Conducting risk, business impact, control, and vulnerability assessments of computer systems and networks;
Developing, implementing, and documenting information security architecture and plans (strategic, tactical and project-based); and
Ensuring compliance with security standards, regulations, and policies in collaboration with legal, audit, and compliance staff.
Such experience must be in one of the following fields - health/mental health care, information technology, or public sector consulting.
Yes
No
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If you answeredYEStoQuestion #28, describe your experience related toINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY. Include details about your role, scope of responsibilities, beginning and ending dates for each job held, hours worked per week, and the name and contact information of employer(s). If you do not possess this experience, @type "No Related Experience."
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Information Technology Security - SELECT CERT
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No
Required Question
Employer
County of Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, California, 90010
Website
http://hr.lacounty.gov
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