COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES INTERNAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

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1 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES INTERNAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY RESTRICTED TO PERMANENT EMPLOYEES OF THE INTERNAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THEIR INITIAL PROBATIONARY PERIOD. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO REOPEN AND EXTEND THE FILING PERIOD AND SUPERSEDES THE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR, BULLETIN NO. 1242BR POSTED 2/24/2010, WITH AN ORIGINAL FILING DATE OF 2/25/2010. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY SUBMIT ADDITIONAL IF THEY WISH BY THE LAST DAY FOR FILING. THE MUST INCLUDE THE CORRECT EXAMINATION TITLE AND NUMBER. THIS PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION IS BEING GIVEN AS A RESULT OF RECLASSIFICATION ACTION PURSUANT TO CIVIL SERVICE RULE 2.14 FILING IS RESTRICTED TO EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE SERVED SATISFACTORILY AT LEAST 120 WORKING DAYS ON A POSITION THAT HAS BEEN RECLASSED. Bulletin No. 1242BR-2 Posting Date: May 12, 2010 JOB TITLE EXAM NUMBER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR W2620A FILING DATES May 13, May 20, 2010 SALARY BENEFITS $7, $9, MONTHLY Non-represented Employees Cafeteria Benefit Plan Defined Contribution Retirement Plan Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plan 11 Paid Holidays Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Benefits Flexible Work Schedules POSITION ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Under direction performs a full range of activities required to support databases running on enterprise-level database management system (DBMS) software. Supports database environments. Selects or assists in the selection of new database management systems including design, feasibility studies, cost estimates, impact analysis, data conversion functions, and reduction of redundant data. Installs and configures database management software, including upgrades, patches, and third-party tools. Maintains database management software and related software. Assists in the selection of new application systems by reviewing database design,

2 database technologies, hardware specifications, and configuration and deployment plans for performance, maintainability, scalability, operations impact, and conformance to architectural standards. Performs database backup and database recovery. Manages disk space for database systems. Conducts capacity planning. Performs preventive maintenance tasks and database tuning. Analyzes database requirements. Evaluates, designs, and implements database systems. Develops or validates deployment scripts for database software changes and deploys databases and database changes in testing, training, preproduction, and production environments. Writes stored procedures, functions, triggers, and batch jobs in the database system. Writes scripts used in database system management. Analyzes query plans and monitors database system performance to identify and address performance problems. Creates and manages indexes to support application performance requirements. Analyzes database code written by developers to assess impact on the database system and application performance. Designs and implements database security for applications, including creating database users, designing and assigning roles, and granting and denying database privileges. Responds to database outages or performance problems and restores normal operations. Monitors data quality, data integrity, and database availability. Analyzes and resolves database problems. Writes policies and procedures pertaining to database standards, management, security and maintenance. Establishes and maintains security and integrity controls including data backup/recovery specifications. Participates in the formulation of database strategies. Participates in evaluation of new technologies in database management. Assists in the development of database system related standards and methodologies and the selection of a standard DBA toolset. Acts as a technical specialist on database concepts and functional capabilities. Develops or assist in the development of programs for data extraction, transformation, and loading.

3 Serves as liaison to vendors for negotiating license and support. Assists in the administration and support of application servers. Participates on a team of developers engaged in the overall database design, query tuning, creating indexes, and in the creation of triggers and stored procedures. SELECTION REQUIREMENTS Two (2) years of experience at the level of Senior Application Developer* or Senior Operating Systems Analyst** in the service of Los Angeles County performing a variety of tasks in support of administering databases. Physical Class: 2 - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. Licenses: 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. Special Requirement Information: *Experience at the level of a Senior Application Developer is defined as: under direction, performs a wide range of application development related duties including analysis, design, evaluation, development, coding, testing and maintenance of complex application systems. **Experience at the level of a Senior Operating Systems Analyst is defined as: under direction, 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. Experience gained in a position performing similar kinds of work which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the higher level position will be accepted. Experience claimed will be verified and evaluated to determine if the type, level or length of experience is qualifying. Applicants must supply sufficient information for this evaluation to be made. Applicants claiming such experience in County service must present, at time of filing, written proof of this experience in a Verification of Experience (VOE) Letter approved by their Departmental Human Resources Manager or higher level designee. Credit will be given for out-of-class experience to meet the selection requirements only. VOE letter received after the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: All VOE Requests, reviewed and approved by an employee's Division Manager, must be provided to the Human Resources Division/Classification Section a minimum of three (3) business days prior to the filing period closure so as to provide sufficient time for the VOE review process. VOEs submitted to the Human Resources Division (HRD) for review and approval on the last day of filing cannot be guaranteed a response by exam closing. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE SELECTION REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING. NO WITHHOLD IS ALLOWED.

4 SPECIAL Shift: Any Shift A thorough background investigation (including fingerprint search and reference verification) will be required of candidates. Candidates who are found to be unsuitable for employment, as a Database Administrator will be removed from the certification list pursuant to Civil Service Rule DISQUALIFYING FACTORS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Felony convictions Certain job-related misdemeanor convictions Certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (e.g. 4 or more moving violations within the past 2 years, failure to appear, at-fault accidents and driving under the influence) Illegal use of certain controlled substances Poor employment history VACANCY EXAMINATION CONTENT The eligible list created from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Information Technology Service of the Internal Services Department. This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information weighted 60% and Appraisal of Promotability weighted 40%. The Appraisal of Promotability will measure job preparation, interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills, analytical and decision-making ability, work skills, adaptability, dependability and ethics. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the Eligible List. ELIGIBILITY The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. PASSING THIS EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST DO NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. * * * * IMPORTANT * * * * APPLICATION All applicants for the Database Administrator examination are required to submit a standard Los Angeles County Employment Application. You have the option of filing your application either by Hard Copy submission -OR- Online (via electronic submission). PLEASE SELECT ONLY ONE METHOD TO FILE YOUR APPLICATION. Instructions for Hard Copy Submission: A standard Los Angeles County Employment Application is available at the filing location below or may be downloaded from the Internal Services Department Home Page at or at this only if you are not filing Online). A standard Los Angeles County Employment Application for this position will be accepted on business days only between 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the address below. This office is closed on Fridays. Applications received after the close of filing date will not be accepted. Instructions for Filing Online: A standard Los Angeles County Employment Application for this examination may be completed online and submitted electronically. Applications electronically received after 5:30 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. To apply online, click on the link below on or after May 13, Applicants, who apply Online, must either upload required documents as attachments during application submission or fax a photocopy of the required documents to (323) within five (5) business days of filing Online. Please include your name, the

5 exam number and the exam title on faxed documents. The acceptance of your standard Los Angeles County Employment Application depends on whether you clearly show that you meet the Selection Requirements. COMPLETELY AND CORRECTLY FILL OUT EVERY PORTION OF YOUR STANDARD LOS ANGELES COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ALL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION OR TRAINING. If additional space is needed to list job experience, attach additional sheets to your application. These sheets must be in the same format as shown on the job application, in the "Work Experience" section (include job payroll title, salary, employer, employment dates, etc.). INCOMPLETE OR INACCURATE APPLICATIONS MAY BE REJECTED AT ANY STAGE OF THE SELECTION PROCESS. All requested, and/or required documentation (college degrees, licenses or certifications, transcripts, etc.) will be required at the time of filing. Submit completed application and any required supplemental (if any) in person or by U.S. Mail to the following address: Internal Services Department Human Resources Division/Staffing Services Section 1100 N. Eastern Ave., Trailer Annex Los Angeles, CA (323) DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA coordinator at (323) Contact the Coordinator of Personnel Services for Disabled Persons by calling (323) Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling (213) The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CHILD SUPPORT COMPLIANCE Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court-ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information.