SENIOR COMPUTER OPERATOR 1428

LADOTCITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA

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DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY

84,835 to $105,423 and $95,776 to $118,995

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Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to .

A Senior Computer Operator assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of employees engaged in operating and monitoring computer systems and their peripheral equipment in the processing of business applications at various data processing facilities; operates and monitors computer systems and peripheral equipment including large scale printing; performs diagnostics and coordinates problem resolution for computer systems pertaining to production batch and distributed processing, workflow, and peripheral equipment performance with technical staff, vendors, and managers of one or more communication systems to ensure the maximum availability of applications; may supervise a shift of Computer Operators, Data Processing Technicians, and other related staff in the shift supervisor's absence; applies sound supervisory standards and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work group; and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities.

REQUIREMENT(S) / MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

1. Two years of full-time paid experience as a Computer Operator or Data Processing Technician with the City of Los Angeles; or

2. Two years of full-time paid experience in the operation of large mainframe computer systems, with a Z / OS, UNIX / Linux, or equivalent operating system, and a network supporting VTAM, and multiple CICS, DB2, IMS, or equivalent regions.

PROCESS NOTES

Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience at the time of filing may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.

A valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of appointment. Candidates will not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and / or at- fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI.

Applicants filing under Requirement #2 using City of Los Angeles experience must submit with their application a “Verification of Work Experience” (VWE) form with the required signatures, verifying their experience operating large mainframe computer systems, with a Z / OS, UNIX / Linux, or equivalent operating system, and a network supporting VTAM, and multiple CICS, DB2, IMS, or equivalent regions. The VWE form should indicate the type of work performed and the amount of time spent performing such work. This form may be obtained on-line at . Applicants may attach the completed VWE form to their on-line application at the time of filing, or will have seven (7) calendar days from the on-line submission date to e-mail a copy of their completed VWE form, including the required signatures, to . The subject line of your e-mail must include the exam title, your name and indicate it is a VWE. In the body of your e-mail, you must also include your first and last name, last four digits of your Social Security Number and contact phone number. Applicants who fail to submit their signed VWE form within the time required will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at .

NOTE :

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule , all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. 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. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weight : Interview : 100%

The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated : Analytical Ability; Attention to Detail; Supervision; Interpersonal Skills; Oral Communication; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of : computer system terminology related to system operations; mainframe and distributed computer systems and data processing peripheral equipment; system monitoring software; operating system messages and codes that indicate information to intervene on peripheral equipment when the operating system is not functioning properly; DR (disaster recovery) and its functions and procedures; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional information can be obtained by going to and clicking on Competencies under Senior Computer Operator.

Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time and location of the interview, which will be held in Los Angeles or on-line. It is

anticipated that the interviews will begin during the period of MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025 to FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2025.

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This examination is based on a validation study.

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. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at .

Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.

Senior Computer Operators may be required to perform average lifting of less than 25 pounds and occasionally over 50 pounds.

Some of the positions to be filled by this examination may require that you be available to work day, night and early morning shifts, including weekends and holidays.

A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.

In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.

The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.

If in accordance with the Rule of Three Whole Scores all applicants are eligible for appointment consideration, the examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of the candidate’s City employment application by Personnel Department staff to ensure that the minimum qualifications have been met.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. , review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. , and as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.

Notice :

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. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employment benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN

INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE 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.

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Computer Operator • CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA