IT Job Reclassification: Enhancing Positions for Better Recruitment
Task group collaboration between City of Los Angeles ITA, California State University, Los Angeles, and Pepperdine University to evaluate and propose changes to IT job descriptions. Findings and recommendations focus on salary transparency, promotional opportunities, citywide achievements, and recruitment strategies for positions like Operations and Statistical Research Analyst and Systems Analyst. Insights into salary ranges and qualifications derived from comparisons with similar positions in public and private entities.
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IT Job Reclassification: A Collaboration between the City of Los Angeles ITA, California State University, Los Angeles and Pepperdine University Gaby Andrews Zack Decker Susana Lopez Peter Miranda
Task Group members were given five internal ITA job descriptions to evaluate, research and propose changes based on current market trends, both in the public and private sectors. Operations and Statistical Research Analyst Systems Analyst Systems Programmer Communications Engineering Associate Programmer Analyst Identify two private and two public entities with similar positions for each job description. Report findings and propose recommendations to ITA staff (General Manager and Director of Systems).
Operations and Statistical Research Analyst Strengths Transparency Salary Geographical Area Who doesn t want to work in LA? Promotional Opportunities Employee Benefits Areas of Opportunity Concise, not descriptive. Rename Position Attract more applicants Highlight citywide achievements Recruitment College and Community Fairs
Operations and Statistical Research Analyst City of Los Angeles: $71,263 - $153,154 Operations and Statistical Analyst: Starting Salary: $83,095 *No Advancement Opportunity Performance Analyst: Starting Salary: $65,728 - $112,970 Business Intelligence Engineer: Starting Salary: $66,163 *No Advancement Opportunity Strategy and Operations Analyst: Starting Salary: $85,000 *No Advancement Opportunity
Systems Analyst City of Pasadena Business Systems Analyst Salary: $84,189.25 - $105,236.35 New York City System Analyst Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 San Francisco State University Operating Systems Analyst/Systems Administrator Salary: $7,000 - $7,666 a month
Systems Analyst MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Strong Experience (3-5 years) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with application load balancers Experience with Clustering and High Availability solutions and technologies is a plus RESPONSIBILITIES: Apply industry s best practices in software development Strong knowledge of software design, and patterns Interpersonal skills, team player, and dynamic thinker Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics, and functional capabilities Amazon.com Sr. Business Analyst Salary: $86,000
Systems Programmer L.A.Care Health Plan Senior Programmer Analyst Salary: Pay Grade K Google Systems Programmer & Administrator Salary: $161k IBM Systems Programmer Salary: (unknown)
Systems Programmer RESPONSIBILITIES: Work in a fast paced environment Support, maintain and deploy team-supported infrastructure and documentation. Work closely with various network and software engineering teams. San Francisco Employees Retirement System Programmer Analyst Salary: $102,700/year MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BA/BS Degree Experience (7 years) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 12 years of experience Fluency in multiple programming languages
Communications Engineering Associate Performs professional communications engineering work in: Preparation and assistance of communications systems maintenance and install Determining system requirements Studying operational and maintenance procedures Qualifications: Must understand principles and practices of communications engineering & coding Requirements: 4-year degree in communications engineering or engineering, or Valid Engineer-in-Training certificate from state Entry-level: $68,549 to $85,148
Communications Engineering Associate Strengths Pay Grade Promotional Opportunities Levels listed in classification Location Technically Comprehensive Areas of Opportunity Emphasize problem solving Modernize position name Streamline duties section Simplify levels within class Directly address applicant Are you seeking ?
Communications Engineering Associate Entity Job Name Salary Range SAIC Systems Engineer Associate ***unknown*** Phillips, Inc. Network Engineer $59,531 - $123,082 San Francisco (DPH) Assistant Networks Engineer $91,000 - $114,000 New York City Telecommunications Associate $60,577 - $84,268
Programmer Analyst City of LA Programmer Analyst salary: $65.1-134.3K Programmer Analyst Salary: $101-129K Citywide Administrative Services Systems Analyst Salary: $100-125K Senior Programmer Analyst Salary: $79.5K Program Analyst Salary: $65.4-107K
Programmer Analyst Strengths Areas of Opportunity Condense information Personable phrasing This job is for you if Adjust organization of description Detailed Ability to move up the ladder Transparent
Recommendations It is recommended that the Information Technology Agency of the City of Los Angeles: 1. Minimize explanations to job descriptions. a. Quality > Quantity, Highlight why Los Angeles is so exciting to work for. b. Remove computer terminologies. Can be assessed throughout the recruitment process. c. Attempt to rename positions to attract a younger workforce. 2. Keep salary ranges at current levels. a. Very competitive in relation to market trends. b. Private entities = less pay for more work. 3. Revisit job postings biannually a. Ensure they are meeting current job trends.
