STUDENT PROFESSIONAL WORKER, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Los Angeles County (CA) • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential. What The Student Professional worker program is: The Student Professional Worker Program is designed to provide on-the-job training and experience while participants obtain their degree. We will help you to gain experience in building employment skills, establishing a professional network while continuing your education. This is temporary, part-time position, compensated on an hourly as-needed basis for up to 30 hours per week during instructional period.What will I do as a Student Professional Worker, Information Technology? Perform a wide-range of technical support duties including configuration of computers, printers, and installation of equipment and applications software, simple maintenance and repair of computers and printers, and identification and resolution of computer hardware and software problems. Assist in preparing test data and test plans, system and program documentation, and in preparing and debugging detailed coding instructions. Assist in monitoring, evaluating, and debugging network systems and coordinates with ITS regarding possible changes to improve operations and efficiency. Assist in providing end user hardware and software support in a help desk environment. Assist in the development of macros, web pages, and simple modifications to existing software applications. Assist in writing computer programs and provides documentation to streamline information processing and program data analysis. Assist IT staff in the development and dissemination of newsletters, graphics, charts, forms, or handouts during training sessions. Assist in ad hoc report development. Create, modify, or maintain simple applications/databases for data, such as training information, budget or departmental data as needed. Provide basic training to department staff on technical topics, software products, and use of utilities as needed. Participates in preparing detailed coding instructions or other higher-level computer programming languages as needed.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program with specialization in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and successful completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when need to carry out job-related essential functions.
• Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide-range of technical support duties including configuration of computers, printers, and installation of equipment and applications software, simple maintenance and repair of computers and printers, and identification and resolution of computer hardware and software problems.
• Assist in preparing test data and test plans, system and program documentation, and in preparing and debugging detailed coding instructions.
• Assist in monitoring, evaluating, and debugging network systems and coordinates with ITS regarding possible changes to improve operations and efficiency.
• Assist in providing end user hardware and software support in a help desk environment.
• Assist in the development of macros, web pages, and simple modifications to existing software applications.
• Assist in writing computer programs and provides documentation to streamline information processing and program data analysis.
• Assist IT staff in the development and dissemination of newsletters, graphics, charts, forms, or handouts during training sessions.
• Assist in ad hoc report development.
• Create, modify, or maintain simple applications/databases for data, such as training information, budget or departmental data as needed.
• Provide basic training to department staff on technical topics, software products, and use of utilities as needed.
• Participates in preparing detailed coding instructions or other higher-level computer programming languages as needed.

Benefits

• We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees