Government Information Specialist (FOIA/Privacy Act Specialist)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Posted: February 23, 2026 (1 day ago)
Reactivated: February 24, 2026
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County of Los Angeles
MENTAL HEALTH
Location
Los Angeles, California, 90010
Salary
$6,756.82 - $9,105.74
per month
Type
Temporary
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This entry-level role involves helping to design, test, and implement computer systems to support the county's efforts in tackling homelessness, with a focus on mental health services.
You'll work under supervision to understand user needs, document requirements, and ensure systems run smoothly without doing the actual coding.
It's ideal for someone starting out in IT analysis who wants to make a real difference in public health and community support in Los Angeles.

We encourage applications from anyone who currently works for Los Angeles County!
Filing Period:
Applications will be accepted from Monday, December 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM until Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 at 5:00 PM (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 PM on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 to be accepted.This examination will remain open until the need of the service are met and is subject to close without prior notice
Assists in eliciting and documenting user requirements for new systems and system enhancements.Documents functional and technical requirements following established procedures.Completes change management documentation and coordinates approvals under the guidance of a higher level information systems analyst.
Participates in user interviews, performs workflow analysis, and assists in defining project scope and objectives.Assists in the research of commercial software to identify products that might meet departmental requirements; helps analyze and document products' ability to meet user, functional, and technical requirements.
Under guidance, evaluates impact of solution alternatives, performs cost/benefit analysis, analyzes constraints, and assesses risk to support go/no go and build/buy decision-making.Assist in the development of systems design documents, such as feasibility studies, for new applications and/or enhancements.Assists in the preparation of detailed specifications, addressing scope and boundaries of the system, data requirements, algorithms, user functions, forms and reports, workflow, interfaces, security, audit trails, and business continuity requirements.Assists in the development and maintenance of project plans; assists in coordinating project reporting.
Assists in the development of test scenarios; under guidance, prepares user acceptance test documentation and collaborates with system users to conduct user acceptance testing.
Assists in the maintenance and support of existing applications in accordance with systems development methodology.
Assists in the preparation of technical systems documentation, user manuals and on-line help.
Assists in the monitoring of systems compliance with established IT policies, procedures, guidelines, plans and standards. Assists in the analysis and resolution of application problems.
May install software in support of business applications. May assist in the preparation of hardware and software specifications for procurement. May assist in the monitoring of contractor performance.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field -OR- One (1) year of recent experience in information systems analysis and design in a centralized information technology 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.
You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
*In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's Degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf.Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR).
Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references.
Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
(AICE). (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information).
Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office.
A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.
EXAMINATION CONTENT
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
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