STUDENT PROFESSIONAL WORKER, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Student Professional Worker Program

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.

With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities. The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with 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.

The position is located in Los Angeles County, CA and the salary is $26.67 hourly. The application filing period will begin on July 14, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

Essential Job Functions

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

Requirements to qualify include 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 is also required. 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.

In order to receive credit for enrollment in an accredited college or university, you must include a legible copy of the required document(s) listed below. Submit proof by uploading the document(s) as attachments at the time of filing or by e-mail to within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.

• Proof of Academic Specialty / Declared Major in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Acceptable documents include:
• Official or unofficial transcripts, or
• A verification letter from the school administration confirming your declared major or program of study.
• Proof of Current Enrollment. Acceptable documents include:
• A current Class Schedule confirming registration for the current or upcoming semester/quarter, or
• A letter from the School Administration (on official letterhead) confirming enrollment status, or
• A student ID card with photograph indicating current enrollment (must display the current term).
• Proof of Current Units Earned or Academic Status. Acceptable documents include:
• Official or unofficial transcripts, or
• A verification letter from your current school stating the units earned toward your academic status.

If hired, continued enrollment and attendance in school is required to maintain eligibility for the position.

Additional Information

Once we have identified that you meet our requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent:

• Examination Content: This examination will consist of a multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 100%, assessing Navigation, Service Orientation, Issue Resolution, Accurate Typing, Learning Potential, Achievement, Attentiveness and Desktop Support (Knowledge of Networking, Peripheral Components, Operating Systems, Troubleshooting, and Providing Technical Support). Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the list.
• Exam Review: MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND /OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
• Transfer of Test Components: If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.
• Test Preparation: We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

Online practice tests are available at Various information can be found on our website at The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."

Eligibility and Vacancy Information Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the County of Los Angeles as they occur.

Application and Filing Information We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part.

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