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Are you a dynamic leader in the IT field? Join our Information Systems team in this critical leadership role!
Starting salary up to $67.59/hour ($141,068/Year), plus a $600 per month cash allowance
The County of Sonoma Information Systems Department (ISD), Technical Services Division, seeks an IT Manager to lead the technical support team dedicated to the Sonoma County Public Safety Consortium (SCPSC). The SCPSC is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), focused on efficient and effective operation, maintenance, and improvement of the public safety communication and data management systems in Sonoma County.
In this dynamic role, you will assist SCPSC partners and staff in making the best use of existing and emerging technical services provided by ISD. You will lead and coordinate a support team focused on the Intergraph Public Safety suite of applications, databases, and interfaces used by member agencies of the SCPSC. The Intergraph suite includes Computer Aided Dispatch, Mobile for Public Safety, Records Management, and Edge Frontier components, with interfaces to internal and external systems. The team also provides service desk, network, server, application, database, and interface support.
As an IT Manager, you will also:Participate in strategic planning and implementation
Prepare budgets and recommend solutions to business problems
Design, review, and approve system and technical specifications
Coordinate procurementTHE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The most qualified candidate for this position will have a broad technical background, excellent customer service skills, and an ability to work together closely with business partners, vendors, and staff to effectively leverage services. This includes possession of extensive knowledge of a variety of technical concepts, regulations, standards, practices, and procedures, as well as the judgment and skill necessary to plan, prioritize, and accomplish business goals. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess:Strong analytical, planning, time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills
A clear understanding of IT standards, practices, controls, and regulatory frameworks
Demonstrated knowledge of project management, asset management, project cost accounting, and change management frameworks
Experience applying technical knowledge of the principles of systems integration, network security and systems administration.
The ability to communicate effectively with clients, vendors, team members, senior staff, and other stakeholders
Experience conducting business systems analysis including review, cost-estimating, recommending solutions, developing technical specifications, and preparing project and annual budgets
Project management experience including system implementation/updates, managing timelines and client expectations, coordination of staff/resources, planning, and training on new systems
Strong strategic planning, business service promotion, solutions engineering, personnel management, and contract management skills
Experience supporting public safety systemsWorking at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to excellent benefits including:An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $1,700 and ongoing education/training opportunities
Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
Significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options
County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment
Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary rangePlease note: This position will be required to have access to secure department facilities and/or view data or work with information systems for these departments. This requires that a more extensive “Security Clearance” be performed, after hire, by the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. Successful completion of the probationary period will be contingent upon passing the security clearance, which includes a Live Scan fingerprint based check of California Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) criminal records. If you are offered a position which requires a security clearance, the job offer letter will clearly specify this as a condition of the probationary period.
Salary is negotiable and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. EOE Apply by 2/2/21
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