INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER III / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS - 4566956-0

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TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
   OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

 

 FILING DATES:

First Day of Filing: 08/21/2025 at 9:00 a.m.  (Pacific Time) 

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

 

EXAM NUMBER:

   b2574A-EA


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 Technology Manager III 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.

Before the end of 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 Technology Manager III. Plans, organizes, manages, integrates and evaluates the work of a division/section with subordinate supervisors and/or staff.

Develops and directs the implementation of operational plans to support the County's/department's business goals.


Works with department/business managers to evaluate current and anticipated Information Technology requirements.


Develops and negotiates service level agreements and manages to ensure their attainment.


Coordinates information systems activities with other divisions/sections or County departments to optimize use of existing hardware and software and leverage design of new systems.


Manages and/or supervises and participates in the assessment and analysis of business requirements and development and maintenance of applications.

Drafts or reviews draft Requests for Proposals or Information (RFPs, RFIs) and evaluates responses and recommends vendor selection.


Administers vendor contracts; reviews and acts on contract change request and approves deliverable developed by vendors or contract staff.


Directs and/or participates in managing development, infrastructure and/or hardware/software migration projects.


Manages, directs and evaluates the work of subordinate supervisors whose staff provide data center operations and support of hardware, software and other technology support functions.


Coordinates problem solving, conflict resolution, escalations, restart and recovery.


Meets and consults with customers and vendors regarding service delivery needs.


Establishes performance requirements and personal development targets for assigned staff and monitors and evaluates performance.  Provides coaching for performance improvement and development.


Assesses skill gaps and provides training to ensure skills stay current with the technology requirements for current and future work assignments.


Promotes efficient, cost effective uses of advanced technologies and manages the migration to next-generation technologies.


Oversees research and special studies and oversees the implementation of recommended organizational, procedural and other changes and benchmarks internal operations against best practices of other agencies and organizations.


Manages department disaster recovery planning and systems security administration.


Manages the development, implementation and administration of technical training program for business users.


Functions as a Chief Technology Officer, as needed.


Functions as an associate Chief Information Officer, as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field, and three (3) years of progressively responsible* experience in managing the design, development, implementation, operation and maintenance of a large complex information systems program in a large***, multi-service public or private sector organization.

-OR-

One (1) year of experience at the level of Los Angeles County class of Information Technology Manager II**.

-OR-

Five (5) years of progressively responsible, full-time, paid experience in managing the design, development, implementation, operation and maintenance of a large*** complex information systems program in a large, multi-service public or private sector organization.

*Progressively responsible is defined as a significant increase in the complexity and scope of responsibility of the aforementioned experience.

**Information Technology Manager II is defined as: under direction, plans, organizes and directs the activities of a major information systems division, or a major section in a large department, providing effective technology programs and services to support the achievement of the departmental mission and objectives. 

***A large public or private sector organization is defined as commensurate in size and complexity as that of an organization with a minimum of 5,000 employees. 

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

NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPEREIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET AND INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING. NO WITHHOLDS WILL BE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.  

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  REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:
*ACCREDITATION: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. 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).

Transcript: *In order to receive credit for any college or university course, or any type of college or university degree, such as Bachelor's or higher, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma or official transcripts from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing. 

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; therefore, will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete or rejected. 

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

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.   

 

Before the end of 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.  


APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE

Applications must be filed online only.

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

Applications must be submitted 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.

You 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.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance before 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 govermmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty.gov 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.


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. 
  

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE
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 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.  

FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER
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. 

 
NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their applications online 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.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
HR Examinations Unit: (213) 972-7034 
HR Examinations Unit Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov
Analyst Contact Phone: Nicholas Jordan, (323) 705-3925
Analyst Contact Email: najordan@dmh.lacounty.gov

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (213) 972-7034
TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 735-2922
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONES: (800) 735-2922    
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Top 25 Common Interview Questions and Answers

To get a job means you must be ready for an interview. Most people get confused about how they should face an interview to impress the employer. The fact cannot be ignored that landing an interview is no less than a huge achievement as we know how competitive today’s world is. Clearing an interview means you would be securing the job. It does not matter if you are a fresh graduate, are supposed to transition your career, or believe to have a higher position, preparing for an interview is important indeed.

Here, we are going to share the top 25 highly common interview questions along with tips as well as sample answers to help you stand out from others in today’s highly competitive job market in the USA.

1. Give me your introduction in short.

This is the most common questions asked by every interviewer. The fact cannot be ignored that it irritates sometimes as well. But the fact cannot be ignored that it is important as well to fetch important information about an employee.
“Myself ....(your name)…. and I hold a degree in ……….(your field name)……… from…..(university name)... .over….(duration of your). I hold experience in ….(respective field)... .specialized in ….(share your genre)... .Currently, I am working on a project and received positive reviews from the employer.

2. Describe your excellent achievement in your job career.

My greatest achievement was leading a team to do a prominent project within a stipulated time and budget. And that project set our company different from its competitors among our clients.

3. What are the reasons to work with us?

Upon asking this question, you should emphasize that you are aware of the company’s profile and adhere to align your values with theirs. I have always admired this company because of its sustainability and innovation factors. I will keep working with you and contribute to taking it to the next level.

4. Reasons to quit your last job.

The reason to quit my last job is to seek more new challenges and opportunities for growth. I want to hone my skills in a new environment. I believe in keeping going on with new challenges as I think that comfort zone eradicates your creativity.

5. What about your strengths?

Here, you need to be smart and relevant both at the same time. Problem Solving is one of my key strengths. I believe in focusing on the solution and can improve your efficiency by 20% by introducing strategic solutions.

6. What is your weakness?

I believe in doing every work with so much perfection and it takes me slow sometimes. However, I am trying to balance quality and efficiency by dividing my attention towards goals and deadlines.

7. Why should we hire you?

With my huge experience in …………. And holding a proven track record of delivering projects within time, I believe in my ability to cater to your team effectively. Moreover, I believe in giving the best to my work as it brings personal satisfaction to me.

8. In your previous company, what prominent challenges did you face, and how did you deal with them?

In my previous company job profile, we faced a sudden budget cut and delivered a project within the stipulated time with no huge team. I led my team and accomplished that project within that limited budget and time without compromising project quality. Accomplishing a project within a limited budget always makes me feel proud.

9. What is your ideal way to tackle stress and pressure?

I believe in being organized and prioritizing tasks. Once you know how much time you need to give to a particular task, it helps to cut down on high pressure. I believe in making a strategy to get the most out of it. I believe in being calm under pressure.

10. What is your way to prioritize your work?

I believe in going with the deadlines and significance of the project to keep myself productive and free from stress. Moreover, I keep working on a progress tracker to keep boosting my energy.

11. Things that motivate you.

Solving complex issues is what keeps me motivated and seeing the tangible results of my work. Moreover, dynamic as well as innovative environments always boost me up.

12. What is your way of handling criticism?

I always see criticism as a way to hone my skills and an opportunity to learn and grow. I always listen quite carefully and act accordingly to come up with satisfactory results.

13. Describe a time you worked in a team.

I collaborated with a diverse team in my last company to come up with a new marketing strategy. My role in that team was to integrate social media efforts resulting in 25% increased engagement.

14. What is your way of dealing with difficult coworkers?

I am a firm believer in addressing conflicts directly and professionally to come up with a solution. Open communication is my asset and understanding different perspectives to solve issues amicably.

15. Reasons to get this job?

This job sits well with my skills in this field as well as my passion for learning more about new things. I am excited to contribute and learn more in your company professionally.

16. How would you be handling multiple deadlines if given?

The simple thing from my perspective is to stay organized and divide the tasks into manageable steps. I believe in doing the work based on urgency and impact.

17. Tell us about the time you failed badly in your job.

Once I missed a significant deadline because of not being good at time management. This is how I learned about time management and being adhered to realistic goals to improve my planning skills in an ideal manner.

18. How do you see yourself outside of work?

I enjoy reading a lot related to my profession. Moreover, reading makes me calm too. Apart from that, hiking and roaming to peaceful places are my favorite things to do.

19. What are your salary expectations?

Following my research and the responsibilities of the role, I expect a salary in the range of $...... to $..... Though, I am open to knowing your side as well.

20. What do you expect from yourself in the next five years?

I am a keen learner and want to expand my knowledge by getting associated with your company. I want to take on more leadership responsibilities and contribute to achieving success in highly creative ways.

21. What do you think about the latest industry trends and changes?

I believe in keeping myself updated about the latest and ongoing industry trends and changes. I keep following the latest job profile e-newsletter; and also attend relevant webinars and conferences. Learning is a never-ending process.

22. How do you describe your ideal work environment?

For me an ideal work environment is all about having open communication and teamwork to achieve success, to learn more, and to have excellent professional growth.

23. How aware are you of our company?

I know this company has established itself as one of the prominent companies in today’s tech industry. It is known for its excellent solutions, creative ways, and commitment to sustainability. The current services and their success rate make this company completely different from others.

24. What skills can you add to this job?

I have been in this field for the past 5-6 years and hold huge experience identifying trends that lead to exceptional business growth. I am also good at communication and teamwork to make the most of it.

25. Do you have any questions for us?

Yes, I would like to know more about the team I would be working with. What sort of challenges are the team currently going through? What is about the career growth in this company?