Information Systems Supervisor

The Position


Bargaining Unit: Local 21 - Supervisory Management
Contra Costa County is recruiting to fill one (1) Information Systems Supervisor vacancy in the Employment and Human Services Department.

Contra Costa County’s Employment and Human Services Department works diligently to provide the community with resources that support, protect, and empower individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency. The department is committed to hiring candidates that share our core values of delivering an exceptional customer service experience, encouraging open communication, embracing change, practicing ethical behavior, and embracing diversity.

We are looking for someone who is:

• An independent thinker
• A team leader
• Driven to complete tasks
• A hands-on leader
• Open to constructive feedback

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Supervising, reviewing, and coordinating the work of technical and clerical personnel
• Planning, organizing, and managing personal computer design and implementation
• Coordinating work activities with departmental management
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
• Providing end-user support and information
• Using logic and analysis to solve computer and systems problems
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Identifying complex problems, reviewing related information, evaluating options, and implementing solutions

A few reasons you might love this job:

• Solving problems and working with a variety of technologies
• Working in a team-oriented environment
• Collaborating with a talented team of IS technicians
• Supporting staff who provide essential social services

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Time constraints and multiple deadlines
• Fast paced working environment
• Resolving complex technical issues

Competencies Required:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
• Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Establishing Credibility: Doing what he/she commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
• Delegating: Sharing responsibility, authority, and accountability
• Allocating Resources: Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness
• Leveraging Technology: Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Microsoft technologies
• Experience with operating system imaging
• Experience coordinating across multiple departments
• Vendor management experience
• Experience supporting multifunction printers
• Knowledge of information security best practices

This classification is also used by the Library Department. The eligible list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill those vacancies.

To read the complete job description, please visit the website: www.cccounty.us/hr

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Possession of an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university with a major in computer science or a closely related field.

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time, or its equivalent, experience in use, installation, and evaluation of personal computer software packages for a variety of applications.

Substitution: Additional experience of the type noted above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

One year of additional experience may be substituted when possessing one of the following current and valid certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA), or CompTIA Net+, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified Associate.

Selection Process

1. Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire is required at the time of applying.
2. Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be arranged to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.
3. Training and Experience Evaluation: Consists of an evaluation of each candidate's relevant education, training and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%)

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Matthew Damm at matthew.damm@hrd.cccounty.us . For any technical issues, please contact the Government Jobs' applicant support team for assistance at + 1 855-524-5627.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 6/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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• Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

• 925-655-2100

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