Information Technology Analyst (Principal) (Software Engineer)
Information Technology Analyst (Principal) (Software Engineer)
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06-05-2025
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Solano County is the ideal place tolive learn work and play.
THE POSITION
Manages and oversees a major information technology system group or program including staff and contract resources; plans designs and coordinates the maintenance of the most difficult and complex infrastructure system or computerized data processing and applications systems for large multi departmental or county wide functions; acts as a project/team leader and technical expert in assigned area(s) of responsibility and oversees major information technology initiatives.
Positions in this class head a major information technology section program or initiative and may supervise lower level information technology professionals. Positions in this classification have the highest subject matter expertise for the assigned area and are proficient in project management system development and design GIS infrastructure design and planning and emerging technology development and implementation.
This class is distinguished from the Information Technology Analyst IV by responsibility for a major section program or initiative with a high level of independence and responsibility for significant resources.Supervision- Receives direction from an Information Technology Manager the Assistant Director or Chief Information Officer.
- May exercise supervision over administrative and professional staff.
To learn more about this position please take a look at thisbrochureEssential Duties
This class specification represents the core area of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
- Coordinate the organization staffing and operational activities for assigned information technology programs initiatives and projects; participate in the development and implementation of goals objectives policies and priorities related to information technology; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures; identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
- Oversees coordinates and participates in organizational operational and procedural analyses to determine information input work processes and desired output for potential and/or up dated computerization for a large number of users in support of a multi departmental or county wide applications; reviews and analyzes a variety of forms documents reports data output and recordkeeping requirements.
- Consults with customer/user departments and advises on the feasibility of converting systems to computerized applications; analyzes departmental and County wide operations functions services interdepartmental relationships and the information sharing needs in the development of new and/or up dated systems and procedures; recommends improvements in operations and administration of existing systems.
- Direct coordinate and review the work plan for assigned Information Services activities; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
- Oversee and coordinate the implementation of information technology projects; develop priorities for assigned projects; manage projects to ensure completion in a timely manner; recommend problem resolution or alternatives to keep projects on schedule.
- Participate in the development preparation and maintenance of the information technology strategic plans; recommend Countywide information technology standards; evaluate and develop proposed standards for hardware software and networks.
- Select train motivate and evaluate Information Services personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
- Participate in the development and administration of assigned program budget; forecast funds needed for staffing training equipment materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
- Provide staff assistance to higher level management staff; participate on a variety of committees; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
- Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas and keeps abreast of changes in jobrelated rules statutes laws and new business trends; makes recommendations for the implementation of changes; reads and interprets professional literature; attends training programs workshops and seminars as appropriate.
Position Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university preferably in Information Technology or related field.
Experience: Six (6) years of information technology systems and/or application development and support experience including two (2) years of project lead or supervisory responsibility.
Note: Additional experience may substitute on a year for year basis for the educational requirement.
LICENSING CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:- Applicants may be required to possess a valid California Drivers License Class C.
- Some positions in this class will require technical certifications demonstrating expertise in specific bodies of knowledge.
Supplemental Information
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
All candidates qualifying for the position under the education requirement must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution student date degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment.PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or nonU.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.How to Submit Your DocumentsIn addition to uploading attachments when applying online candidates may submit documents by fax to (707)or by email to . Be sure to include the recruitment title ((Information Technology Analyst (Principal) (Software Engineer)) and the recruitment number () in your email or fax.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:- Mobility and Dexterity: Positions in this class typically require stooping kneeling reaching standing walking fingering grasping feeling (i.e. sense of touch) and repetitive motion.
- Lifting Carrying Pushing and Pulling Light Work: Employees in this class will be exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
- Vision: Positions in this class require the employee to have close visual acuity with or without correction to prepare and analyze data and figures transcribe view a computer terminal read etc. Positions in this class also require employees to have depth perception in order to operate a motor vehicle.
- Hearing/Talking: Positions in this class require the employee to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication. Positions in this class require the employee to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Office Work: Employees in this class will most often be working in an office setting.
- Traffic Hazards: Employees in this class may be required to operate a vehicle and thus will be subject to traffic hazards while driving.
- Disruptive/Confrontational Human Contacts: Employees in this class may be subject to disruptive and confrontational people.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Background Checks: The County may conduct a background check and a reference check on candidates prior to appointment to a position within this class. and depending on the position may include information such as: The background check may include the State of California Department of Justice the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) the Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) and criminal checks in any City/County where the applicant has lived worked or gone to school.
- Independent Travel: Incumbents are OR may be required to travel independently for example to perform work at other work sites to attend meetings with other County employees to attend meetings with community organizations etc.
- Hours of Work: Incumbents may be required to work weekends holidays irregular hours oncall and after normal business hours.
SELECTION PROCESSBased on the information provided in the application documents the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be prescheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to selfschedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received the selection process may consist of an initial application screening a mandatory information meeting a supplemental questionnaire assessment a written and/or practical exam an oral board exam or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicants ability to advance in the process; as such responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process unless otherwise announced.All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.RETIREES Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224 hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLYApplications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts certificates DD214 if applicable ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be resubmitted for this recruitment.Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707)business hours are MondayFriday 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. EOE/AAPlease note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS:
To be eligible applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214 SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4) MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE (or APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE). Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veterans preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service job related merit and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability who are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the Selection Process) must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
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