Description THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
The El Dorado County
Health And Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.
SOCIAL SERVICES, CHILD WELFARE
The
Health and Human Services Agency’s Social Services Division strives to improve the quality of life for the residents of El Dorado County. They help residents meet basic needs and ultimately become self-sufficient by offering the following services: CalFresh, CalWORKs, General Assistance and employment services. Social Services also provides both Adult and Children’s protective services. Child Protective Services helps to identify, treat and reduce child abuse and neglect, and to ensure reasonable efforts are made to protect and maintain children in their homes.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Coordinate and direct the day-to-day operations of information technology systems within an assigned department; work with management to determine departmental specific technology needs; work collaboratively with the Information Technology Department and third party vendors in the acquisition, design, development, and implementation of department systems; and perform related duties as assigned.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to: - Coordinate and direct the day-to-day operations of information technology systems within an assigned department.
- Serves as the focal point for systems development within the assigned department; works with management to identify and plan departmental technology needs.
- Serves as first or second level responder to department staff technology issues; troubleshoot hardware and software to resolve and/or refers to Information Technology Department or external vendors.
- Collaborate with the Information Technology Department and vendors to design, develop, and implement new or modified department technology, or Countywide technology which impacts department operations; coordinate department resources for large projects.
- Interpret County, state, and federal regulations to determine impact on assigned system functions; works with the Information Technology Department and others to develop system modifications to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Review and evaluate hardware and software options for departmental purchase and use; recommend selection of systems and assist with installation.
- Participate in the development of policies and procedures with regard to department system operations; monitor staff work to ensure compliance with same.
- Design and develop new standard and web-based applications, or modifies existing applications; tasks include, but are not limited to, business logic, database design, programming, and impact analysis; prepares end user documentation; coordinates development and implementation tasks with impacted departments; performs ongoing application update and maintenance tasks.
- Perform system administration functions such as setting user permissions, and adding and removing users; updates security provisions; and database and application maintenance/updates.
- Schedule, prepare for, and deliver training sessions for staff on specialized applications; provide refresher trainings for current users on the impact of any new or upgraded systems.
- Serve as the department expert in developing, modifying, and producing standard and ad-hoc reports from specialized systems; receive requests for report generation; identify and manages required data within the system; runs reports and identifies/resolves error statements; extracts data and exports to prescribed formats for functional and operational purposes; create and maintain departmental electronic forms and form macros.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description
here .
Ideal Candidate Statement This IT Department Coordinator position will support Child Welfare Services (CWS) in the Health and Human Services Agency. CWS has responsibility for the safety, well-being and permanency of children in our community who are victims of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation. This position will support the day-to-day operations of the Child Welfare Services/Case Management System (CWS/CMS) and ensuring that all CWS staff are able to access technology to complete their jobs efficiently and effectively. Additionally, this position will work collaboratively with County IT, State partners, vendors, and other departments. Staff in this position will be exposed to confidential, and sensitive information relating to children and families. An ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable to meet the ever-changing needs of staff, and the fast-paced child welfare environment.
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations: Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Courses from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in information technology management, computer science, public or business administration, or a related field, and three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience providing professional-level support to an information technology program.
Licenses and Certifications: - Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.
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here to view the minimum qualifications for Information Technology Department Coordinator, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Nicholas Jetton in Human Resources at nicholas.jetton@edcgov.us.
R RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.
Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
For more information on the recruitment process,
click here. Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Information Technology Department Coordinator . This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months.
- There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency, Social Services located in Placerville, CA.
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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.
Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.
Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.
Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
- 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
- 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
- 129 miles to San Francisco
Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:
- Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Live Music and Music Festivals
- Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
- El Dorado County Fair
- Placerville Speedway
- Farm to Fork Restaurants
- Local Shopping Gems
Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information. CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE! The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!
For your Health and Well-Being: - Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Basic Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Discounts on gym memberships
For your Financial Future: - CalPERSRetirement
- Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
- Optional Life Insurance
For your Work/Life Balance: - Paid Holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accruals
To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here. Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.
Closing Date/Time: 9/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
