INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST I / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

Position/Program Information

Department of Mental Health

INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST I

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT :

OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

Exam number: b2590A-EA

We encourage applications from anyone who currently works for Los Angeles County!

Filing Period:
Applications will be accepted from Monday, December 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM until Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 at 5:00 PM (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 PM on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 to be accepted.

This examination will remain open until the need of the service are met and is subject to close without prior notice

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Information Systems Analyst I vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.


Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Information Systems Analyst I.

DEFINITION:
Under close supervision, using established procedures, defines and analyzes requirements and business functions, defines functional system specifications and tests and coordinates the implementation of new application systems and/or revisions to existing systems.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Incumbents in this sub-journey level class perform systems analysis and design within a limited framework using basic systems design techniques and analysis tools. Incumbents possess a basic understanding of business functions and have the ability to perform all phases of systems analysis and development including the preparation of general systems design documents, the testing of a complete small system or a component or module of a larger system, and the monitoring of existing application systems functionality. Incumbents must possess good oral communication skills in order to articulate program specifications effectively and train others in the use of application systems. Information Systems Analysts are distinguished from Application Developers in that they generally do not perform programming duties and are not required to have programming knowledge and experience.

Essential Job Functions

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Assists in eliciting and documenting user requirements for new systems and system enhancements.

Documents functional and technical requirements following established procedures.

Completes change management documentation and coordinates approvals under the guidance of a higher level information systems analyst. Participates in user interviews, performs workflow analysis, and assists in defining project scope and objectives.

Assists in the research of commercial software to identify products that might meet departmental requirements; helps analyze and document products' ability to meet user, functional, and technical requirements.

Under guidance, evaluates impact of solution alternatives, performs cost/benefit analysis, analyzes constraints, and assesses risk to support go/no go and build/buy decision-making.

Assist in the development of systems design documents, such as feasibility studies, for new applications and/or enhancements.

Assists in the preparation of detailed specifications, addressing scope and boundaries of the system, data requirements, algorithms, user functions, forms and reports, workflow, interfaces, security, audit trails, and business continuity requirements.

Assists in the development and maintenance of project plans; assists in coordinating project reporting.

Assists in the development of test scenarios; under guidance, prepares user acceptance test documentation and collaborates with system users to conduct user acceptance testing.

Assists in the maintenance and support of existing applications in accordance with systems development methodology.

Assists in the preparation of technical systems documentation, user manuals and on-line help.

Assists in the monitoring of systems compliance with established IT policies, procedures, guidelines, plans and standards.

Assists in the analysis and resolution of application problems.

May install software in support of business applications.

May assist in the preparation of hardware and software specifications for procurement.

May assist in the monitoring of contractor performance.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field -OR- One (1) year of recent experience in information systems analysis and design in a centralized information technology organization.

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
*In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's Degree or higher , you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov . 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 . 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 .

• Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions 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) . (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information).
• Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.
• We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT

During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Apply online by clicking on the green " Apply " button located on the top right corner of the screen.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add exams@dmh.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

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.

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.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Department Contact Name: Anthony Estrada, Exam Analyst
Department Contact Phone: 213-972-7034
Department Contact Email: acestrada@dmh.lacounty.gov or exams@dmh.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: 800-899-4099

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Closing Date/Time: 12/31/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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