After meeting minimum qualifications, and in accordance with Rule 4.2 as stated above, candidates will be scheduled for the following: Examination Weight:
Multiple-Choice Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored online. In the online multiple-choice test the following competencies may be evaluated: Analytical Ability, Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Teamwork, Follow Written Directions, and Job Knowledge including knowledge of: database and programming languages such as C#, C++, HTML5, Java, Javascript, VB, Coldfusion
, PHP, .NET, Pearl, mobile programming languages, SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, views, and big data tools; the systems development life cycle (SDLC) and the required documentation; technical design and documentation such as data modeling, database, flowcharts and diagrams; database platforms and structures such as Oracle, SQL, DB2, big data infrastructures, relational, hierarchical, and object-oriented; and other necessary skills, knowledge and abilities.
Additional information can be obtained by going to
http://per.lacity.org/index.cfm?content=jobanalyses and clicking on Competencies under Programmer Analyst.
The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the online multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from any location using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. It is anticipated that candidates invited to participate in the first administration of the weighted multiple-choice test will be able to take the multiple-choice test online starting
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2017 THROUGH MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017. Candidates who do not complete and submit the multiple-choice test on-line by
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017 at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, will not be considered further in this examination. Additional test dates may be added as needed.
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