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  • Information Systems Manager

    Merced, California United States Merced County, CA Full Time $112,278.40 - $136,614.40 Annually Jan 28, 2026
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    Merced County, CA

    Merced County, located in the heart of California's Central Valley, offers a unique blend of vibrant agricultural heritage and modern development. Known as the "Gateway to Yosemite," Merced County is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, including nearby national parks, lush farmlands, and scenic rivers. The county's strategic location provides easy access to major urban centers like San Francisco, Sacramento, and Fresno, making it an ideal hub for both business and leisure. With a diverse economy anchored by agriculture, education, healthcare, and manufacturing, Merced County offers ample opportunities for career growth and professional development. The presence of the University of California, Merced, further enhances the county's reputation as a center for innovation and research, attracting top talent and fostering a dynamic workforce. In addition to its economic strengths, Merced County boasts a high quality of life with a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy affordable housing, a lower cost of living compared to many other parts of California, and a family-friendly environment with excellent schools and recreational facilities. The county's rich cultural heritage is celebrated through numerous festivals, farmers' markets, and community events, creating a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers. With its combination of economic opportunity, educational excellence, and a supportive community, Merced County is not just a great place to work but also a wonderful place to live and thrive.

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    Job Description

    Examples of Duties

    Merced County is seeking a strategic and experienced Information Systems Manager to join our Information Technology Division. This is a key leadership role responsible for guiding critical technology operations that support Countywide services and infrastructure. This position provides management oversight and technical leadership for core enterprise environments, including Network & Communications Systems, Office Automation & Help Desk Services, and Enterprise Systems Infrastructure.

    The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in enterprise class infrastructure design, implementation, and operations, along with a strong background in enterprise cybersecurity platforms and best practices. This role plays an integral part in planning, coordinating, maintaining, and continuously improving the County’s technology ecosystem to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing services. Beyond technical excellence, we are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking leader who can translate strategic goals into actionable initiatives. This role requires strong project management capabilities and the ability to foster collaboration across technical teams, departments, and stakeholders.

    Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
    • Plans, coordinates, and directs the general business and technical operations of assigned areas of responsibility, including performing such administrative functions as budget development, conferring with the department head on matters of policy and procedures, and representing the department in public and county meetings.

    • Consults with departmental officials and advises on the feasibility of applying information technology to their operation.

    • Coordinates, schedules, assigns, and prioritizes projects to ensure efficient operations.

    • Ensures standards for quality and quantity of work are met.

    • Provides oversight on analysis of user requirements, procedures to resolve problems and improvement of existing systems.

    • Reviews computer system capabilities, workflow and scheduling limitations to determine effectiveness of systems.

    • Reviews technical reports, memos and instructional manuals for documentation of application systems.

    • Evaluates new or proposed hardware and software for usefulness and compatibility with existing resources.

    • Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinates.

    • Participates in the selection and development of personnel. Analyzes existing operations and recommends modifications for improvement.

    • Assigns responsibility for systems to subordinates and assists with complex technical problems.

    • Ensures adequate controls exist in systems and ensures all applications and systems are adequately documented.

    • Continually reviews operations to ensure effective use of resources under their authority.

    If assigned to Enterprise Systems, management responsibilities may also include:
    • Office Automation technology, including the Service Desk, user and workstation requirements.

    • Communications (Radio and Telephone).

    • Design, implementation, and maintenance of network infrastructures.

    • Support of email, data backup and data storage systems.

    If assigned to Application Systems and Operations, management responsibilities may also include:

    • Oversight of Data Center Operations including security, facility management, printing, scanning, data entry and report distribution.

    • Analysis, development and maintenance of internally developed internet/web-based software systems.

    • Analysis, development and maintenance of commercially purchased software systems.

    • Database analysis and administration.

    • Hardware and Software systems support for servers and related equipment.


    Minimum Qualifications

    Experience:

    Six (6) years of increasingly responsible information technology experience including two years in a supervisory or lead capacity.

    Education:

    Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college with major work in information systems, computer science or related field. (Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis).

    Essential Functions

    • Provide oversight and operational direction to all activities within assigned area of responsibility.

    • Frequent operation of personal computer and other modern office equipment.

    • Communicate effectively with others in person, in writing, and over the telephone.

    • Analyze data then interpret policies, procedures and regulations to develop appropriate conclusions and prepare reports.

    • Meet deadlines under stressful conditions.

    • Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.

    • Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.

    • Establish, implement, and achieve goals and objectives.

    • Represent the County, Department, and Division with the community and other agencies.

    • Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.

    • Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.

    • Establish, implement, and achieve goals and objectives.

    • Represent the County, Department, and Division with the community and other agencies.

    • Make presentations to the Board of Supervisors and other groups.

    • Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.

    • Train, evaluate and supervise staff.

    • Participate in the preparation of the budget; administer and monitor budget.

    • Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.

    • Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.

    • Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.

    • Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

    • Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.

    • Regular attendance is an essential function.


    Knowledge of:
    • Principles and techniques of systems development lifecycle utilizing current tools and languages.

    • Principles and techniques of software and systems acquisition development, quality assurance and control.

    • Operation and integration of computer systems and peripheral equipment.

    • Principles and practices of supervision.

    • Principles and practices of technical problem solving.

    • Principles and processes for providing customer service.

    • Principles and practices of management including training, directing, evaluating and supervising subordinates.

    • Principles and practices of budget development, preparation, and expenditure control.

    • Public Sector personnel rules and regulations.


    Ability to:
    • Apply best practices and principles to software development.

    • Utilize modern office methods, functions, and clerical procedures.

    • Establish, monitor, and control projects and schedules to meet goals and objectives.

    • Plan, delegate, prioritize, and supervise activities.

    • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

    • Exhibit a high degree of analytic ability.


    HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
    MANAGEMENT LEAVE

    May receive, depending upon classification, 96 hours per Fiscal Year.

    VACATION

    10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours).

    SICK LEAVE

    0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

    HOLIDAYS

    Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.

    BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

    Five (5) regularly scheduled consecutive workdays.

    INSURANCE
    HEALTH INSURANCE
    Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums.
    • Anthem 500 EPO
    • Anthem 1500 EPO
    • Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)
    Dental Insurance - Delta Dental
    • County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s )
    Vision Insurance - VSP
    • County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

    DISABILITY INSURANCE

    Management Disability Insurance - Unit 20 Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employer

    LIFE INSURANCE

    County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
    • Unit 20 Unrepresented Management:
    • Level A & B $85,000
    • Level C $55,000
    • Level D & E $35,000

    Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee

    RETIREMENT
    DEFERRED COMPENSATION

    The County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.

    MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

    The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.

    EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
    EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

    Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.

    EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS

    The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.

    THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.

    For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7356.

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
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