Data Process Technician**

ANNUAL SALARY

$45,622 to $66,711 and $49,548 to $72,432. The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $58,818 to $73,080 and $62,159 to $77,214 (08/09/2019).

NOTES

The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.

DUTIES

A Data Processing Technician coordinates and controls jobs processed by computer systems; reviews, prepares, verifies, and coordinates establishment of systems documentation; maintains technical publications and documentation; may operate support data processing equipment in a centralized data processing facility; and administers software products (08/09/2019).

REQUIREMENTS

Two years of full‑time paid experience as a Data Entry Operator with the City of Los Angeles; or Two years of full‑time paid experience in the processing and controlling of computer‑based information systems, or in the documenting of information systems requirements and procedures.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met (08/09/2019).

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019.

SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weight: Multiple‑Choice Test 100%. The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple‑choice test administered and proctored online. In the online multiple‑choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: knowledge of data processing terminology, concepts and descriptive program language, such as Job Control Language; flowcharts, input documents and other source documents related to data processing and production batch jobs; basic computer network concepts and Windows operation; basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; and the ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and analyze instructions and technical documentation; interact tactfully and effectively with the public, user agencies, and outside vendors; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. The multiple‑choice test will be proctored and administered online during a single session. Candidates invited to participate will be able to take the test from a remote location using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e‑mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the online multiple‑choice test. It is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple‑choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 and TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple‑choice test online using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. FAQ for online testing are available at Candidates who do not have the required equipment may have the option to take the multiple‑choice test onsite at a City facility.

EEO STATEMENTS

As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list. Applicants must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to file on a promotional basis. The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

NOTE – BENEFITS AND OTHER INFO

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS.

SELECTION ORDER

To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part‑time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr Los Angeles Department of Water and Power