This examination is being given to fill several vacancies in the San Joaquin County Information Systems Division and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. Possible assignments include:
Information Systems: The initial certification from this recruitment will be used to fill a position that will focus on web development and web administration. An ideal candidate will have experience with designing and building web pages and knowledge of using and maintaining a Content Management System (CMS), posses strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Experience with Linux, Audio Visual Systems, and basic server administration a plus, but not required.
Registrar of Voters: The ideal candidate will have experience with Active Directory (AD), web page content management using a Content Management System (CMS), and poses strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Experience with Election Management Systems (EMS), and basic server administration a plus, but not required. The Registrar of Voters is a fast-paced environment that will require, at times, long hours and weekend work.
District Attorney's Office: Working in a team environment, the responsibilities of this position will cover Helpdesk, Desktop, Network, Server, Application and Multimedia support along with generating reports from a new Case Management System. Experience with generating SSRS reports is helpful. This assignment is contingent on passing a District Attorney’s Office background check.
Desirable experience and competencies include:
- Client-server and multi-tier application support experience
- SQL query development and report writing skills using Crystal Reports, Microsoft SSRS or the equivalent
- Desktop Support in a Microsoft Windows and Office 365 environment
- Windows Server Administration
- Prior experience with web content management systems or document management systems
The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires. Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources:
- Vacation Accrual Rate: San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service.
- Sick Leave: Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions.
- New Hire Retention Bonus:
$2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours)
$1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours)
$3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours)
Pre-Employment Drug Screening: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.
Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting online applications for this recruitment. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application. A completed application must be received online by the final filing deadline.
Provides professional journey level support to information technology systems in assigned area; duties include the programming, development, testing, implementation, documentation and maintenance of County systems, networks, programs and applications across multiple platforms and technologies.
Maintains and provides support to existing systems; provides technical answers to client requests for information on system use; responds to trouble calls and requests for major or minor systems modifications; writes, tests, debugs and installs programs.
Provides assistance in the design and development of new systems; from client requirements, determines method of integrating new programming code into existing programs to meet user needs; develops data flow diagrams and other systems documentation used to create program specifications; designs data structures; designs and builds screens, file structures, reports, forms, and menus; maintains systems documentation and procedures.
Provides technical support to network server administrative and maintenance operations; performs daily back up; installs and configures software; monitors and provides technical support for mainframe and Internet access; installs and configures networked equipment including modems, printers and scanners.
Either I
Experience: One year as an Information Systems Analyst I in San Joaquin County.
Note: This requirement shall be waived for individuals employed within the Information Systems Division in the San Joaquin County classes of Systems and Programming Analyst II and Office Systems Analyst on September 13, 2000. Individuals employed within the Information Systems Division in the San Joaquin County class of Systems and Programming Analyst I on September 13, 2000 shall receive credit for their experience in that class on a year-for-year basis.
Or II
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in computer science, information systems, mathematics, business administration or a related field.
Experience: One year of professional, analytical computer and related systems work in an information systems environment.
Substitution #1: Possession of an approved information systems technology certificate, or completion of an approved information systems training may be substituted for all or part of the above required education. A list of approved certificates and/or courses shall be maintained within the Human Resources Department.
Substitution #2: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the above required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.
And
Operations, services and activities of information systems programs; principles and practices of computer science and information systems; methods and techniques of systems programming; methods and techniques of preparing system specifications; methods and techniques of preparing test data; principles, practices, methods and techniques used in the installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of systems and applications; methods and techniques of using system design and development tools; operational characteristics of a variety of computer and network systems, applications, hardware, software and peripheral equipment; methods and techniques of developing technical manuals and instructional materials; operations, service and activities of local and wide area network systems; methods and techniques of installing and maintaining network devices; basic principles and practices of local and wide area network administration; pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.
Apply a wide variety of computer programming languages; create various reports, charts and other materials from multiple layers of data; detect, isolate and resolve system and application problems using logical and methodical processes; read, interpret and apply technical publications, manuals and other documents; install, troubleshoot, upgrade, test and support systems programs and applications; provide technical support to systems design and development projects; learn methods and techniques of complex system design and analysis; learn principles and procedures of system quality assurance and security; learn operational characteristics of systems hardware and software in multiple environments; learn to analyze procedures and data to develop logical solutions to complex systems problems; learn principles and practices of local and wide area network design, development and implementation; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Mobility-Frequent use of keyboards; frequent sitting, standing or walking for long periods; occasional pushing/pulling, bending, squatting and crawling; driving; Lifting-Frequently 5-30 pounds; occasionally 70 pounds or less; Vision-Constant use of good overall vision; frequent reading/close-up work; occasional color, depth and peripheral vision; Dexterity-Frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, reaching; Hearing/Talking-Frequent talking/hearing in person and on the telephone; Emotional/Psychological-Frequent decision making and concentration; frequent public contact; occasional working alone, working nights and traveling; Environmental-Frequent exposure to noise.
