INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGER II

*EXAM NUMBER* F2605A-R *TYPE OF RECRUITMENT* Open Competitive Job Opportunity *WHEN TO APPLY* Applications may be submitted starting at 8:00 am (PT) on October 10, 2023.
All applications must be received before 5:00 pm (PT) on October 23, 2023.
*DEFINITION:* Under general supervision, plans, manages, and leads the execution of information technology projects of an intermediate scale and/or moderate complexity and risk.
May supervise lower-level professional and technical IT staff performing project-management and related activities.
*CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:* This is the second working level in the Information Technology Project Manager Series.
Positions allocable to this class typically report to an IT manager and function as experienced managers of information technology projects.
Incumbents utilize techniques, methods, and tools of information technology project management to oversee projects of an intermediate-level 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 associated with multiple lines of business or a cross-functional operation involving a significant degree of systems integration and/or vendor product implementation, with potential consequences for delivery of essential County services.
Information Technology Project Manager II is distinguished from Information Technology Project Manager III in that the latter manages large projects of significant and less-defined scope, typically enterprise projects crossing multiple departments and having significant user impact Countywide, and a high degree of mission criticality and complexity requiring significant coordination and communication between multiple stakeholders.
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* * Plans, manages, and leads the execution of information technology projects of intermediate scale such as major upgrades to one or more existing systems; development and implementation of one or more new systems; or implementation of commercial off-the shelf software requiring a moderate level of customization.
* Collaborates with project stakeholders and leads project initiation activities that may include defining scope and performance measures, developing a business case, determining project approach, and developing and establishing a project charter.
* 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.
* Identifies, adapts, and implements appropriate methodologies and tools for specific projects and situations to deliver consistent, effective, and quality project 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, and quality, scope, outcomes, and results.
* 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.
* Participates actively in the development of solicitations for services and associated documents in connection with ongoing projects.
* Leads project close-out activities such as transitions, lessons learned, and post-implementation review and reporting.
* Mentors department staff responsible for managing small projects.
* Supervises and coordinates the assignments of lower-level professional and technical IT staff performing project-management and related activities, as needed.
*Requirements* *Option I:* A Bachelor’s degree\* from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a closely related field -AND- Four (4) years of experience performing software development, project management, or business or systems analysis in a centralized information technology organization\*\* that includes two (2) years of experience planning, managing, and leading the execution of information technology projects at the level of the Los Angeles County class of *Information Technology Project Manager I*\*\*\*.
*-OR-* *Option II:* Eight (8) years of experience 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 seven (7) 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).
\*\*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.
\*\*\*Experience at the level of *Information Technology Project Manager I*in the County of Los Angeles is defined as under general supervision, plans, manages, and leads the execution of information technology projects of smaller scale and/or limited complexity and risk.
Such projects are well-defined in scope, associated with one line of business or operational function, have limited systems integration, and are generally non-essential to continued organization operations and services.
May also provide technical leadership and coordination to a project team.
*WITHHOLD INFORMATION:* No withholds will be allowed for this examination.
Required experience and/or education must be fully met and indicated on the application by the last day of filing.
*ENDORSEMENT OF COUNTY QUALIFICATIONS:* Employees who wish to qualify using experience gained in county classifications that are not at the level of the classification listed above must provide verification of qualifying out-of-class experience by providing official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.
Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position at the level of the classification listed above.
*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.
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.
*Additional Information* This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts: *PART I:* Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 50%, assessing: • Professional Potential • Achievement • 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 Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I in order to be invited to Part II.
*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 *MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.
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* Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and receive a passing score of 70% or higher on all weighted portions of the exam to be placed on the eligible list.
*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.
*NOTE:* All notifications, including invitation letters, will be sent electronically to the email address provided on your application.
Please add the below email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
* klent@hr.
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com _Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving electronic notifications to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of an examination component.
_ *Test Preparation:* Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests.
An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at https://hr.
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Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit.
" Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
You can also access test preparation for the computerized portion of the test by going to https://www.
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While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.
*ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:* The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months from the date the list is created.
*VACANCY INFORMATION:* The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies at the Probation Department.
*AVAILABLE SHIFT:* Any *APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:* Applications must be filed online only.
We must receive your application _*BEFORE*_ 5:00 p.
m.
, PT, on the last day of filing.
Applications submitted by U.
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mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted.
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green 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 October 23, 2023, before 5:00 p.
m.
PT, deadline.
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 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.
Fill out your application completely.
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements to Qualify as listed on this job 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.
*Important:* 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 the Class Specification and Minimum 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.
*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 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.
*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 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 ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
*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 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.
*NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:* All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password.
Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
*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.
*California Relay Services Phone:* (800) 735-2922 *Testing Accommodations Coordinator:*TestingAccommodations@hr.
lacounty.
gov *Teletype Phone:* (800) 899-4099 *Alternate Teletype Phone:* (800) 897-0077 *Department Contact Name:* Kyle Lent *Department Contact Phone:* (213)738-2125 *Department Contact Email:*klent@hr.
lacounty.
gov Job Type: Full-time Pay: $114,786.
00 - $154,687.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Experience level: * 4 years Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person