PROGRAMMER ANALYST II

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PROGRAMMER ANALYST II

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job description

Library Department

Emerging Technologies and Collections Division

Programmer Analyst II

Summary of Duties : Key Responsibilities: Oversee the Library's Integrated Library System (ILS) ; work closely with our web content and ILS support teams; may supervise and handle related work—reports to the Division Librarian.

An ILS is a set of software components that work together to provide library staff and patrons with a single point of access to information and library resources. It is the backbone of the library system and provides mission-critical functions.

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Technical Support and Troubleshooting :

• Provide ongoing technical support for system issues, including diagnosing and resolving software problems and coordinating with vendors as needed.
• Maintain system stability and address any technical challenges promptly.
• Administer LAPL’s Integrated Library System (ILS).
• Administer the CARL.X integrated library system and provide 2nd level support to patrons and departments for ILS issues.
• Responsible for administering the LS2PAC online catalog.
• Responsible for authentication for 3rd party databases using the EZProxy server and/or SIP2 interfaces on the ILS.

Ongoing Maintenance and Upgrades :

• Implement system updates, patches, and upgrades as needed to keep the ILS current and secure.
• Ensure the system remains up-to-date with the latest features and security measures.

Data Management/Analysis and Migration :

• Oversee data migration to the latest ILS, including data integrity checks and validation.
• Ensure that all library data is accurately transferred and properly managed within the current system.
• Analyze data and run requested reports.

System Integration :

• Integrate the ILS with other library systems and databases, ensuring seamless operation and data flow.
• Enable efficient data exchange and functionality across different library platforms.

Training and Documentation :

• Develop and maintain technical documentation and provide training for library staff on the latest system’s technical aspects.
• Support staff in understanding and using the system effectively and provide resources for troubleshooting and system management.

The ideal candidate has the following skills:

• Basic knowledge of SQL, including connecting clients to Oracle instances
• Knowledge of the “LAMP Stack” (Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP)
• Familiarity with Tomcat and Jetty
• Basic knowledge of JavaScript
• Knowledge of the SIP protocol, including logs
• Think logically and creatively in approaching research problems
• Substantial organizational, time, and project management skills
• Write and communicate clearly
• Solid decision-making and conflict-resolution skills

How to apply

This is a citywide transfer position. As such, all candidates must be current city employees who either are currently in the class of Programmer Analyst II and have passed their 6-month probationary period OR candidates must have previously been appointed to the Programmer Analyst II classification and have completed their probation in order to apply. All candidates who submit their application for this position, and have not met the above requirements, will be informed that they are not eligible to apply for the position.

Candidates must submit a completed, up-to-date, departmental application to the Library Human Resources Office athumanresources@lapl.org. The bulletin will be open until sufficient applications have been received.

Please note, all applications will be reviewed and each candidate's personal and professional qualifications as delineated in his/her application will be reviewed for qualifications relative to those of other candidates. Candidates who present qualifications which most closely match those required for the position will be invited to interview.

Transfer

These positions are only available for City employees. Please do not respond if you do not currently work for the City of Los Angeles.

Closing Date/Time: 6/25/25