OPERATING SYSTEMS ANALYST

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OPERATING SYSTEMS ANALYST

Salary

$94,477.20 - $127,316.88 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

Y2550A

Department

HEALTH SERVICES

Opening Date

06/11/2025

Description
Benefits
Questions

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

Y2550A

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from everyone!

The application filing period will begin on June 12, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectantly once we have enough qualified candidates.

No Out of Class experience or withholds are allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

WHY WORK FOR US?

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visitwww.dhs.lacounty.gov.

Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing.

MISSION:

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

WHAT DOES AN OPERATING SYSTEMS ANALYST DO?

Under supervision, supports complex operating systems and associated software and hardware on midrange servers or mainframes hosting critical applications in a high-availability environment. These environments require formal change management and problem resolution procedures, highly fault tolerant configurations, and comprehensive back-up and recovery solutions.

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! CLICK HERE (https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) to see a list of employee benefits!

Essential Job Functions

Installs, configures, maintains, and upgrades operating systems.

Establishes connectivity to and configures peripherals.

Installs, services, and moves servers, networking devices, storage devices, and related equipment.

Allocates and organizes data storage under supervision.

Configures system interfaces, under the direction of a more senior staff member.

Develops and maintains system documentation.

Performs system back-up and restore operations.

Assists in implementing, maintaining, and testing disaster recovery solutions.

Works with vendors to develop and implement solutions to specific problems or to meet specific objectives, under the direction of a more senior staff member.

Analyzes and reports system utilization and performance data and, under direction, makes configuration changes to achieve agreed upon service levels.

Installs, configures, and maintains server or mainframe-based communications services, database management software, compilers, and storage management solutions, under the direction of a more senior staff member.

Evaluates, tests, and implements vendor-provided patches and upgrades as directed, in accordance with change management procedures.

Conducts performance analysis.

Participates in the evaluation of system tools, utilities, and solutions.

Maintains system security as described in policies and procedures.

Customizes operating system code and generates the operating system, under the direction of a more senior staff member.

Maintains an understanding of evolving industry trends and technologies.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

Option I:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems , Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or Software Engineering and two (2) years of full-time, paid experience within the last five (5) years at the level of Application Developer II. One (1) year of the required experience must include the configuration and maintenance of complex systems, which involves configuring and implementing releases, upgrades, or changes to operating systems, servers, and related software.

Option II:

Two (2) years of full-time, paid experience within the last five (5) years configuring and maintaining complex systems***, including configuring, coordinating, and implementing releases, upgrades, or changes to operating systems, servers, and related software. One (1) year of the required experience must be in a midrange or mainframe environment with formal change management, problem resolution procedures, and back-up and recovery plans.

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.

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or official letter from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your online application, at the time of filing (preferred). 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. If you are unable to attach required/supporting documents at the time of filing, you must email the documents to Tanisha Buggs attbuggs@dhs.lacounty.govwithinseven (7) calendar daysof filing your online application or you will not receive credit. Please include your name (as it appears on your online application), the examination title and number in the subject of your email.

For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812\PPG123.pdfandhttps://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\PPG\123\ACE\Resource\Guide.pdf (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\PPG\123\ACE\Resource_Guide.pdf%C2%A0%E2%80%8B)

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Full-time experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40-hour work week.

**Experience at the level of Los Angeles County class of Application Developer II is defined as: Under general supervision, analyzes, designs, evaluates, develops, codes, tests, and maintains application systems.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following desirable qualifications:

Additional experience in the configuration and maintenance of complex systems***, which involves configuring and implementing releases, upgrades, or changes to operating systems, servers, and related software in excess of the selection requirement.
Additional experience in a midrange or mainframe environment with formal change management, problem resolution procedures, and back-up and recovery plans in excess of the selection requirement .

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of one part:

An evaluation of your education, experience, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire based on your application information weighted 100%.

The passing score for the assessment is 70%.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:

Applications are processed as they are received and added to the eligible register accordingly.

Candidates who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Appointees may be required to work any shift , including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

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 green "Apply" 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.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. Comments such as "See Resume" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered a response.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

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. Please refer to their website for updated informationhttps://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator.

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's 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 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.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

Tanisha Buggs, Exam Analyst

(213) 288-7000

tbuggs@dhs.lacounty.gov

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE :

(800) 735-2922

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 teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype 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.

Revised January 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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I understand the above information.
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The information you provide in your application and on this Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your eligibility for the next phase of the examination process. PLEASE CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any errors or incomplete responses may lead to disqualification, even if you possess the necessary experience or education. Carefully read each question and provide specific answers by including all requested information. Do not simply COPY AND PASTE your duties from the Work Experience section of your application, resume, or Class Specifications. Doing so will result in your application being deemed incomplete and rejected or not awarded credit. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to complete this questionnaire fully, correctly, and accurately. The experience you claim in this Supplemental Questionnaire MUST be consistent with the experience listed in your application. All information is subject to verification at any time during the examination and hiring process. Any falsification of information may result in disqualification or dismissal. By submitting this questionnaire, you certify that the information provided is accurate, and you acknowledge that you understand the above instructions.

I understand the above information and instructions.
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VETERAN'S CREDIT Are you a veteran? If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to the exam analyst at tbuggs@dhs.lacounty.gov as soon as possible to ensure smooth processing. Please include your name (as it appears on your online application), the examination title and number in the subject of your email.

Yes
No
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SELECTION REQUIREMENTSDo you possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university? To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing (preferred). 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. If you are unable to attach required/supporting documents at the time of filing, you must email the documents to Tanisha Buggs at tbuggs@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing your online application or you will not receive credit. Please include your name (as it appears on your online application), the examination title and number in the subject of your email. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812\PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\PPG\123\ACE\Resource\Guide.pdf

Yes, and in order for me to receive credit, I have attached proof of my Bachelor's degree to my online application.
Yes, and in order for me to receive credit, I will email proof of my Bachelor's degree to tbuggs@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days.
No, I do not have a Bachelor's degree.
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If you indicated YES to possessing a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, please select the area of specialization in which the degree was awarded.

Computer Science
Information Systems
Computer Engineering
Information Technology
Software Engineering
Other
No Degree
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Do you possess full-time, paid experience within the last five (5) years at the level of Application Developer II? Experience at the level of Los Angeles County class of Application Developer II is defined as: Under general supervision, analyzes, designs, evaluates, develops, codes, tests, and maintains application systems. Select the option that best describes your experience.

I do not have this experience
Less than two (2) years of experience
Two (2) years or more
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Describe your experience that supports your response to the previous question. For each experience, please provide the following information: 1) Name of Employer: 2 Job/Position Title: 3) Employment Date From (mm/dd/yy) - Date To (mm/dd/yy): 4) Hours Worked per Week: 5) Detailed Description of yourRelevant Experience.Failure to provide ALL the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application.REPEAT FORMAT OF 1-5 FOR EACH EMPLOYERin which you gained relevant experience.IF NOT APPLICABLE, ENTER N/A.

Do you possess full-time, paid experience within the last five (5) years in the configuration and maintenance of complex systems, which involves configuring and implementing releases, upgrades, or changes to operating systems, servers, and related software? Complex Systems is defined as a system architecture with many components and applications which may interact with each other. Relation between data systems and system consolidation and interoperability. Select the option that best describes your experience.

I do not have this experience
Less than one (1) year of experience
One (1) year to less than two (2) years of experience
Two (2) years to less than three (3) years of experience
Three (3) years to less than four (4) years of experience
Four (4) years or more
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Do you possess experience in a midrange or mainframe environment with formal change management, problem resolution procedures, and back-up and recovery plans? Select the option that best describes your experience.

I do not have this experience
Less than one (1) year of experience
One (1) to less than two (2) years of experience
Two (2) to less than three (3) years of experience
Three (3) years to less than four (4) years of experience
Four (4) years or more
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Required Question

Employer

County of Los Angeles

Address

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov

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OPERATING SYSTEMS ANALYST

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