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Job Description
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER:
C4414A
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
FILING PERIOD:
We will begin accepting applications on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING.
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, with 42 diverse departments and over 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment.
Don't miss an opportunity to join our team!
Essential Job Functions
A Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:- Designs, develops, and delivers geospatial products and services.
- Participates in the design, development, configuration, testing, implementation and maintenance of geospatial applications, web services, backend processes, and associated data layers and databases.
- Assists in the modeling and development of geospatial databases and data structures.
- Creates maps, presentations, reports, and data visualizations.
- Analyzes moderate to complex spatial relationships and patterns.
- Assists with application, database, and system administration functions.
- Leads moderate to complex geospatial projects.
- Serves as a technical resource for geospatial projects.
- Assists in the preparation and evaluation of proposals for geospatial software, equipment, consultants, or services.
- Supervises staff by planning, organizing, assigning, and evaluating the work of staff.
Requirements
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SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Option I: Two years of experience, at the level of Los Angeles County Geographic Information Systems Analyst * , OR four years at the level of Los Angeles County Supervising Geographic Information Systems Technician ** , maintaining the accuracy and quality of GIS database information and providing products and services, such as custom and standard maps, shape files, graphics, tables and spatial analyses, to support County or departmental functions, processes and analytical requirements.
Option II: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography or a closely related field that required equivalent coursework in geographic information systems - AND - at least three years of experience in the uses and operations of geographic information systems.
Option III: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in geographic information systems, GIScience, geography or a closely related field that required equivalent coursework in geographic information systems - AND - one year of experience in the uses and operations of geographic information systems.
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:
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:
Applicants who expect to qualify under OPTION II or III MUST submit a copy of their transcripts with their application within five (5) calendar days from the day of filing application. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. An official copy of transcripts will be required at the time of final appointment.
*Performs a variety of professional duties in support of County and departmental geographic information systems(GIS) databases and GIS capabilities; generates custom and standard maps, spatial analyses and other GIS products to meet customer requirements; utilizes GIS tools and utilities to convert data to GIS formats and performs data quality checking and correction.
**Supervises a unit of GIS Technicians engaged in performing a variety of routine to moderately difficult technical duties in maintaining and supporting County and departmental GIS databases and geographic information systems; serves as a technical resource for staff and handles the resolution of customer requests, issues and problems.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of two (2) parts:
Part I: Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments, weighted 50%, assessing:- Deductive Reasoning
- Management Potential
- Working to High Quality Standards
- Responsibility
- Achievement
- Willingness to Learn
- Accepting Others
- Showing Courtesy
- Working Relationships
- Analyzing Information
- Learning Quickly
- Compliance with Rules and Regulations
- Adapting to Change
- Controlling Emotions
- Working Energetically
- Experience planning and executing the implementation of a Geographic Information Systems solution to meet a business need.
- Experience performing a project that included data development, geospatial analysis and/or modeling, and map or application creation
MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:- Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.
- This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.
- An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
- Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/ .
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, please email TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov . You will be required to provide supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY 12 MONTHS.
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 jluk@dpw.lacounty.gov , KLent@hr.lacounty.gov, DCousin@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talencentral@shl.com, noreply@proctoru.com, and donotreply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination 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.
Applications will be processed on an as- received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
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. 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).
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout Public Works as they occur.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and 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, and description of work performed. 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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Prime Variance Reports (PVRs), also known as Master Time Records, are not accepted, or required as part of the application process; this includes the selection interview and the background-check.
Important Notes:FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION, and you may be DISQUALIFIED .
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. 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 this website.
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.governmentsjobs.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.
Note: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email them to jluk@dpw.lacounty.gov within five (5) calendar days from the day of filing application. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on the documents.
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.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's 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 Stares. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ADRI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Contact Name: Jen Luk
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: jluk@dpw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
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With a population of more than 10 million people and 88 cities, Los Angeles County has more residents than any county in the nation.
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 100,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
As one of the Top 10 Government Services Employers, as named by Forbes Magazine, the County of Los Angeles provides those committed to a career in public service with boundless opportunities, a platform for professional and personal growth and the ability to truly make a difference in people's lives.
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