Position Description$130,187 - $158,267 (3% increase effective October 2024 and October 2025)
Come work where you love to live and play. Calaveras County is a dynamic and innovative agency committed to serving its people, businesses and communities with integrity and a sense of community.
We are looking for a strong leader with excellent problem-solving skills who offers creative solutions, a high level of critical thinking and can implement the overall Information Technology strategy in alignment with agency wide goals and objectives. Our team is comprised of 18 collaborative IT professionals with diverse backgrounds and skills who supports department-specific applications, enterprise-wide systems, security administration, communication systems, network infrastructure, GIS, database analysis and maintenance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
DEFINITION: Under general direction of the County Administrative Officer, plans, directs, manages and oversees the administrative and technical activities and operations of the Information Technology Division of the County Administrative Office, including establishing and maintaining an information technology strategic plan for the County; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the County Administrative Officer; and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This single position classification has overall responsibility for the County's centralized and de-centralized information and telecommunications equipment, systems, and functions. The position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer.
Example of Duties- Manages and directs the day-to-day operations of the Information Technology Division.
- Manages services and activities on a County-wide basis including establishing and maintaining the Information Technology Strategic Plan for the County, which involves planning for all computing, data, software, voice/data communications, and systems operations ; establishes supporting standards and policies to assure system compliance.
- Recommends the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area, establishing and delivering a tactical plan that supports the prioritized needs of the County; evaluates program effectiveness as related to objectives and policy guidelines.
- Manages the integration and coordination of County information systems.
- Recommends appropriate service and staffing levels.
- Serves as an advisor for County information systems business and technology issues.
- Selects, trains, motivates, disciplines and evaluates division personnel and provides or coordinates staff training.
- Advises County Administrative Officer, Board of Supervisors, and department heads on a broad range of Information Systems issues and long range planning regarding areas of responsibility.
- Monitor developments in technology and information systems and in regulations related to information capture and processing and voice and data transmission; evaluate their impact upon county activities and recommends and implements policy and procedural modifications.
- Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the division's annual budget.
- Represents the Information Technology Division to other departments, and through the County Administrative Office, elected officials and outside agencies.
- Participates on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees.
Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive information systems services program; local government and business principles ,and how they integrate into information systems technology; advanced principles anti practices of computer science, information systems and telecommunications; methods and techniques of application development, system design and programming; operational characteristics of mainframe, client-server; Federal, State and local laws and regulations affecting information systems and data security; and network operating systems.
Ability to: Manage and oversee a comprehensive information systems program; develop, implement and interpret goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards; manage diverse technologies, employees and client groups; relate technical concepts to business needs; manage the integration of multi-jurisdictional information systems needs; plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of subordinate staff; select, supervise, train and evaluate staff; delegate authority and responsibility; identify and recommend appropriate information systems needs for the County; analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments; develop and administer department goals, objectives and procedures; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; exercise sound independent judgement within general policy guidelines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and represent the County effectively in meetings with others.
Skill to: Provide effective and efficient leadership with regards to the implementation of a county-wide information systems equipment; create a unified team environment; serves as professional resource for all aspects of information services, including telephones, general communication devices, computer systems and related equipment.
Education, Training, and Experience: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in computer information systems, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field. A graduate degree in public administration or business administration is highly desirable.
Six years of increasingly responsible full-time experience in the field of information technology, including three years of management responsibility.. A master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience. Five additional years of senior level information technology management experience may be substituted for baccalaureate degree requirement.
Bargaining Unit 4 - Mid-Management & Professional Exempt Employees
For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE.
NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home. Program Highlights:
- Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan.
- Available with purchase of a primary residence.
- Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans).
- No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify.
- Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%.
- Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA.
For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own
Extra-Hire:Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance.
Vacation days:0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year.
After 6 months you can take your first week.
3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year
10 years+ = 160 per year
Holidays:13 paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave:12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period.
60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling.
Management Time Off (MTO): 40 annually, pro-rated if hired on/after July 1st.
Merit:After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step.
Probation Period:New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods..
Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following: - 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005)
- 6 years
- 10 years
- 15 years
- 20 years
- 25 years
Flexible Spending Accounts under Section 125 - Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually
- Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually
Section 125 Plan:Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site.
AFLAC
- Heart & Stroke Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Universal Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
LEGALSHIELD
Life Insurance:$50,000.00 County paid
Retirement Information: CalPERS:CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55
PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62
Additional Retirement Plan:The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan (
Pre or Post Tax options).The County utilizes VALIC.
Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a monthClosing Date/Time: 7/28/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
