Los Angeles County
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER III / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS
Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
The LA County Department of Mental Health seeks qualified candidates for emergency Information Technology Manager III vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. The recruitment is open competitive and emergency. 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. 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 the initial period, your work performance will be assessed and weighted 100%. Those who pass the assessment may 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 ensures attainment. Coordinates information systems activities with other divisions/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 RFPs/RFIs and evaluates responses and recommends vendor selection. Administers vendor contracts; reviews and acts on contract changes and approves deliverables. Directs and/or participates in managing development, infrastructure and/or hardware/software migration projects. Manages the work of staff who 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 performance, providing coaching and training as needed. Promotes efficient, cost-effective uses of advanced technologies and migration to next-generation technologies. Oversees research and special studies and implements changes based on best practices. Manages disaster recovery planning and systems security administration. Manages development, implementation and administration of technical training for business users. Functions as a Chief Technology Officer, as needed; and 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. 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 a minimum of 5,000 employees. You MUST meet the above requirements at time of filing to be appointed to vacancies related to this recruitment. No out-of-class experience 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. Licenses, Physical and Special Requirements
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 II Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort including occasional light lifting up to 10 pounds, with some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Accreditation and Transcript Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in recognized accrediting agencies. Degrees may be evaluated to be equivalent to U.S. degrees by credential evaluation agencies recognized by NACES or AICE. For credit, you must include legible copies of official diplomas or transcripts showing area of specialization with your application at filing or within 15 calendar days of filing. Official transcripts must bear the college seal and state official status. Password-protected documents are not accepted. Unlocked documents should be attached to your application or sent to the exam analyst. Examination Content and Filing Information
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 the initial period, you will be assessed on your work performance (weighted 100%). Those who pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment. Applications must be filed online via Los Angeles County Employment Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires. Paper applications, resumes, or unsolicited documents are not accepted in lieu of online submission. Applications may be suspended at any time without advance notice. Many notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided; add najordan@dmh.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjob.com to approved senders. Instructions for filing online: Applications must be filed online only. You may be asked to verify your email address. If you unsubscribe from emails, you can still check notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com. Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the deadline. Important notice: Master Time Records are not accepted as part of the application process. Social Security Number language: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires all employed persons have a Social Security Number. Fair Chance Employer: The County is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. An individualized assessment will be made regarding relevance and mitigating factors. No sharing of user IDs and passwords: All applicants must file online using their own ID and password. Department Contact
HR Examinations Unit: (213) 972-7034 HR Examinations Unit Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov Analyst Contact: Nicholas Jordan, (323) 705-3925, najordan@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 972-7034 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The LA County Department of Mental Health seeks qualified candidates for emergency Information Technology Manager III vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. The recruitment is open competitive and emergency. 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. 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 the initial period, your work performance will be assessed and weighted 100%. Those who pass the assessment may 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 ensures attainment. Coordinates information systems activities with other divisions/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 RFPs/RFIs and evaluates responses and recommends vendor selection. Administers vendor contracts; reviews and acts on contract changes and approves deliverables. Directs and/or participates in managing development, infrastructure and/or hardware/software migration projects. Manages the work of staff who 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 performance, providing coaching and training as needed. Promotes efficient, cost-effective uses of advanced technologies and migration to next-generation technologies. Oversees research and special studies and implements changes based on best practices. Manages disaster recovery planning and systems security administration. Manages development, implementation and administration of technical training for business users. Functions as a Chief Technology Officer, as needed; and 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. 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 a minimum of 5,000 employees. You MUST meet the above requirements at time of filing to be appointed to vacancies related to this recruitment. No out-of-class experience 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. Licenses, Physical and Special Requirements
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 II Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort including occasional light lifting up to 10 pounds, with some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Accreditation and Transcript Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in recognized accrediting agencies. Degrees may be evaluated to be equivalent to U.S. degrees by credential evaluation agencies recognized by NACES or AICE. For credit, you must include legible copies of official diplomas or transcripts showing area of specialization with your application at filing or within 15 calendar days of filing. Official transcripts must bear the college seal and state official status. Password-protected documents are not accepted. Unlocked documents should be attached to your application or sent to the exam analyst. Examination Content and Filing Information
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 the initial period, you will be assessed on your work performance (weighted 100%). Those who pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment. Applications must be filed online via Los Angeles County Employment Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires. Paper applications, resumes, or unsolicited documents are not accepted in lieu of online submission. Applications may be suspended at any time without advance notice. Many notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided; add najordan@dmh.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjob.com to approved senders. Instructions for filing online: Applications must be filed online only. You may be asked to verify your email address. If you unsubscribe from emails, you can still check notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com. Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the deadline. Important notice: Master Time Records are not accepted as part of the application process. Social Security Number language: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires all employed persons have a Social Security Number. Fair Chance Employer: The County is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. An individualized assessment will be made regarding relevance and mitigating factors. No sharing of user IDs and passwords: All applicants must file online using their own ID and password. Department Contact
HR Examinations Unit: (213) 972-7034 HR Examinations Unit Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov Analyst Contact: Nicholas Jordan, (323) 705-3925, najordan@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 972-7034 #J-18808-Ljbffr