Job Details
Salary : $158,155.68 - $207,444.00 Annually
Location : Pasadena, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 9-0802-G, Bul. #24-08
Department: Various
Opening Date: 04/12/2024
POSITION INFORMATION
This examination will remain open until the needs of LACERA are met and may close without prior notice.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION: Examination Number: 9-0802-G, Job Bulletin Number: 24-08
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity
COMPENSATION: $13,179.64 - $17,287.00 Monthly.
The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) administers and manages the $75+ billion retirement fund for the County of Los Angeles. We provide retirement, disability, and death benefits to eligible County Employees and their Beneficiaries, and collect, deposit, invest, and manage retirement funds collected from the County, Outside Districts, and County Employees. LACERA is one of the largest county retirement associations in the United States with over 184,000 Members. Our Membership is comprised of individuals from a diverse range of careers, age groups, and ethnicity - all contributing to the greater welfare of Los Angeles County.
LACERA is located in Gateway Plaza at 300 North Lake Avenue in the beautiful City of Pasadena. The building is easily accessible from the Foothill Freeway (210) and the Metro Lake Station. We offer convenient free parking for staff members in our secure structure adjacent to the building in addition to a robust rideshare program providing commuting alternatives such as ride-matching, vanpool, carpool, parking services and more. Prioritizing health, well-being, and sustainability, Gateway Plaza is a Class "A" office building, LEED Gold Certified and EPA Energy Star Certified. With a Walkability Score of 91, LACERA staff members are able to easily enjoy the approximately 150 shops, food, and dining options that make up the popular South Lake Avenue District.
Our Members dedicate their careers contributing to the welfare of Los Angeles County. For their service, the County contributes to their promised benefits, and LACERA is dedicated to serving them in return throughout their career and their life afterwards.
Our Core Values serve as our cultural guide and foundation in meeting our mission. As a member-focused government agency, we abide by our core values to ensure the public's trust, operate efficiently and cost effectively, and provide our members their promised benefits.
If you are interested in being part of this rewarding team, LACERA invites you to apply!
Benefits include a cafeteria benefit plan (14.5%-17% of monthly salary), annual leave, defined benefit retirement plan, Savings Plan (401k), Deferred Compensation Plan (457), 13 paid holidays per year, savings plan, a hybrid work schedule, tuition reimbursement, and a ride share program.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The P8 Systems Administrator will report to the IT Manager II - Business Solutions and will act as team lead on all projects affecting the systems' FileNet infrastructure. The primary responsibilities of this role include setting up, configuring, and maintaining all P8 system functions, and managing FileNet application workflows that provide electronic images to the Workspace application. The P8 Systems Administrator will attend to the continuous improvement of LACERA's systems - including troubleshooting and resolving errors within the FileNet environment, ensuring uninterrupted operations and minimal downtime. This position will be instrumental in ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of critical systems that help serve users!
The ideal candidate will be a technically skilled and seasoned FileNet P8 administrator, with extensive prior experience working within FileNet P8 systems. This will include a working knowledge of records management concepts and IBM FileNet records manager components, as well as the analysis, classification, and maintenance of system data and data relationships. Experience with document-importing workflows from scanning equipment, and working knowledge of object-oriented development and Agile methodologies, is preferred. Strong analytical skills, coupled with the ability to adapt quickly to modern technologies and systems, will be critical for success in this role. Additionally, excellent communication and documentation skills are necessary to effectively collaborate with team members and executive leadership.
The P8 Systems Administrator will:
- Set up, configure, and maintain P8 object stores, security certificates, doc classes, document properties, choice lists, indexes, folders, content search engine, access roles, component manager, and content navigator search templates.
- Assess risks associated with FileNet P8 systems and develop mitigation strategies to prevent potential disruptions or security breaches.
- Implement best practices for data backup, disaster recovery, and security protocols. Work with systems analysts and UX developers to create UI prototypes for end users.
- Have experience in the public sector or any organization with a strong element of governmental compliance, for proper understanding of LACERA's security needs.
- Take a flexible and creative approach to their work, listening to the input of other team members and seeking innovative solutions when challenges arise.
- Be an excellent relationship builder and team member, with the ability to communicate complex technological concepts to others in a simplified and engaging way.
Please view the recruitment brochure for Information Specialist II, LACERA (P8 Systems Administrator).
Vacancy Information: The current vacancy is in the Systems Division; however, the resulting eligible register for this examination can be used to fill other vacancies in LACERA, as they occur.
Work Schedule: This full-time position is required to work a 5/40 schedule (e.g. an eight (8) hour day, Monday through Friday), with occasional nights and weekends in emergent situations. LACERA offers a hybrid work environment, and this position may be eligible to telework up to three (3) days per week.
This position is an exempt position as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act and not eligible for overtime.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS To view the complete job description for this classification, please click
REQUIREMENTS SELECTION REQUIREMENTS (Specialty) Two (2) years of experience, within the last three (3) years, at the level of *, or **, in a large information technology organization providing technical leadership for an IBM P8 Enterprise Document Management and Workflow system.
These environments use formal change management and problem resolution procedures and include comprehensive backup and recovery solutions.
Special Requirement Information: *Experience at the level ofincludes acting as a consultant, technical expert, systems architect, or project manager in a specialized area of applications development, database administration, operating systems, cybersecurity, information system analysis, or network systems for a centralized IT organization. This is principal level technical expert.
**Experience at the level ofData Systems Supervisor II, LACERA, includes supervising through subordinate supervisors a large staff engaged in the analysis, design, and implementation of manual and electronic information and work processing systems, or coordinates the systems program of a centralized IT 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 II- 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION: - Degree(s): A bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in information technology, computer science, cyber security administration, or a related field.
CERTIFICATIONS: - P8 Certifications: IBM P8 system administration or related IBM FileNet certification
DESIRED PROGRAMS AND KNOWLEDGE: - P8 Systems & Tools: FileNet Enterprise Records Manager for CE Administration, Content Navigator, ACCE, P8 Workplace for AE administration, Process Configuration Console, Process Task Manager Process Administrator for PE administration, IBM FileNet records manager
- Server Databases: SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle
To receive credit for the above desirable qualifications, your application must clearly describe your experience.
Those applicants who meet the Selection Requirements AND most closely match the Desired Qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process.
EXAMINATION CONTENT: This selection process will consist of:
Part I: A qualifying evaluation of application information and the desirable qualifications.
Only the highest qualified applicants as determined under Part I, will be invited to continue in the selection process under Part II.
Part II: An Appraisal (Oral) Interview
weighted 100%.
The appraisal (oral) interview will assess the applicant's knowledge, experience, and general ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE WEIGHTED PORTIONS OF THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE REGISTER. All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add , , and , to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Test scores/results cannot be given over the telephone.
DO NOT select "Off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "Unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like LACERA to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position.
LACERA will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
Those candidates which are determined eligible for hire under the Los Angeles County's Civil Services Rules may be invited to the selection process which may be comprised of a selection interview and/or job-related assessments.
ELIGIBLE INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing grade will be placed on the register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Application must be submitted online. If you wish to be considered, please attach your resume which details your experience.
Applicants can check the status of their applications at any time by logging into their account on www.governmentjobs.com.
The acceptance of an employment application depends upon whether or not an applicant has provided adequate information that clearly demonstrates meeting the Minimum Requirements for the position as stated above. Please complete the application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and completely. Information provided in the supplemental questionnaire must be reflected in your resume to be considered.
Failure to provide complete information on the employment application and resume will impact the assessment of an applicant's qualifications and acceptance in the selection process. Failure to provide the appropriate documentation may result in your application being rejected as incomplete and will removed from consideration.
EDUCATION: In order to receive credit for any college course work, or college degree, such as an Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate degree, or for completion of a certificate program, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official and/or unofficial transcripts, or an official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization or official certificate(s) at the time of filing or within five (5) business days from application submission date.
Applicants must provide the appropriate attachments during application submission, email the documentation to within five (5) business days of filing. Please include the examination title and number on the documentation.
Failure to provide the appropriate documentation may result in your application being rejected as incomplete and will be removed from consideration.
RESUME: Your resume must be attached during the submission of your application.
Your employment history on your resume should be listed in order beginning with the most recent.
For each job held, provide the name and address of your employer, your job titles, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, and reason for leaving.
If you have worked in more than one position for one employer, list each job title and/or area of assignment separately on your application to demonstrate your experience in various assignments/occupational areas.
Part-time experience will be evaluated on the basis of its fractional equivalent of a 40-hour workweek.
All required experience must be paid.
This position may require working evenings, weekends, and holidays.
TO APPLY ONLINE GO TO: and click on the Careers link.
Faxed, emailed, or hardcopy (paper) applications will not be accepted.
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.
Candidate(s) who complete examination process with acceptable results will be considered by the Department hiring authority. Upon an offer of employment, a comprehensive background investigation will be conducted, which includes verification of experience, and/or education, credit history, and fingerprinting through the California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to
VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in
DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
Utilizing
VERBIAGE from the Classification Specification, Minimum Requirements, and/or Desirable Qualifications serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an
INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination process.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)LACERA recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. LACERA is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) LACERA 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. LACERA 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.
Requests for accommodation: ...@lacera.com
Teletype Telephone: (800) ###-####
Department Contact Name: Connie Chan
Department Contact Telephone: (626) ###-####
Department Email: ...@lacera.com
The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) recognizes excellence and performance by providing comprehensive and competitive benefit programs to its employees. Emphasis is directed toward offering you and your family a variety of benefits that help meet your needs and balance your career with your personal life. The main theme of all of the programs is flexibility.
MegaFlex Benefit Plan - Benefits may be purchased using a tax free monthly benefits allowance of 14.5% - 17% of the Staff Member's monthly salary. If the monthly cost of the benefits selected is less than the monthly allowance, the Staff Member receives the difference as additional taxable pay.
Medical, dental, disability, life and AD&D insurance, annual leave, and health and dependent care spending accounts are available in MegaFlex.
Defined Benefit Retirement Plans - to learn more about these plans, contact us at (800) ###-####.
Savings Plan (401k) - Optional tax-deferred income plan that includes a County match up to 4% of employee's salary.
Deferred Compensation Plan (457) - Optional tax-deferred income plan that includes a County match of up to 4% of employee's salary.
Leave Time - Instead of traditional sick and vacation leave, employees earn 10 days of annual leave per year and may buy up to 20 additional days of annual leave.
Holidays - 13 days per year.
Bereavement leave
Flexible Spending Accounts - Employees may contribute up to $400 per month tax-free, to Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts. The County contributes $75 per month to the Dependent Care Spending Account.
Rideshare Benefits - Monthly transit subsidy, pass purchase program, monthly vanpool subsidy, commuter choice subsidy.
Tuition Reimbursement subject to availability of funds.
This information is intended to provide a general summary of benefits available to staff members of LACERA and is not legally binding.
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INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Only online applications are accepted. The information provided on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and compared to the information provided in your resume. The information provided in your resume will be used to determine if you are among the most qualified for the position.
Incomplete, false statements, omission of material facts, or partial information may result in rejection of the application. I have read and understand the instructions and that in order to be further considered for this position, my resume
must be attached to this application and thoroughly completed to reflect all relevant work experience. I acknowledge that all information I provide may be verified at any time and supervisors may be contacted during the final stages of selection.
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Many important notifications such as test invitation, and other special information are only communicated via e-mail.
DO NOT select "Off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "Unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like LACERA to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Moreover, please add ...@lacera.com, ...@wbcpinc.com, and ...@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being blocked or filtered as spam/junk/clutter email from your email provider. LACERA will not consider allegations of not receiving the email notification as an acceptable reason to authorize a reschedule or late exam administration.
- I understand the above information and instructions.
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Do you have two (2) years of experience, within the last three (3) years, at the level of Information Technology Specialist I, LACERA*, or Data Systems Supervisor II, LACERA**, in a large information technology organization providing technical leadership for an IBM P8 Enterprise Document Management and Workflow system?
These environments use formal change management and problem resolution procedures and include comprehensive backup and recovery solutions.
Special Requirement Information:
*Experience at the level of Information Technology Specialist I, LACERA includes acting as a consultant, technical expert, systems architect, or project manager in a specialized area of applications development, database administration, operating systems, cybersecurity, information system analysis, or network systems for a centralized IT organization. This is principal level technical expert.
**Experience at the level of Data Systems Supervisor II, LACERA, includes supervising through subordinate supervisors a large staff engaged in the analysis, design, and implementation of manual and electronic information and work processing systems, or coordinates the systems program of a centralized IT organization.
- Yes, I meet the Selection Requirements and my resume is attached.
- No, I do not meet the requirements.
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security, or closely related field?
NOTE: In order to receive credit for any college course work, or college degree, such as an Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate degree, or for completion of a certificate program, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official and/or unofficial transcripts, or an official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization or official certificate(s) with your application.
- Yes, my diploma and/or transcripts are attached.
- No
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Do you have IBM P8 system administration or related IBM FileNet certification?
NOTE: In order to receive credit for completion of a certificate program, you must include a legible copy of the official certificate(s) with your application.
- Yes, my certificate is attached.
- No
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