Information Systems Manager
Information Systems Manager
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Introduction
THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLEDEXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from thisexamination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one yearbut can be extended.
Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completedSupplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of theHuman Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day forFiling. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnairewill result in disqualification.
Applications and Supplemental Questionnaireswill only be accepted online.
DESCRIPTION
- Demonstrates the ability to lead and coordinate complex information systems projects aligning technology initiatives with departmental goals to enhance operational efficiency.
- Exhibits indepth knowledge of systems analysis application development and network administration ensuring robust and secure information systems infrastructure.
- Applies analytical skills to identify system inefficiencies and implements effective solutions that improve productivity and service delivery.
- Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills to convey technical information clearly to diverse stakeholders including staff management and external vendors.
- Fosters a collaborative work environment by mentoring and supervising technical staff promoting professional development and encouraging knowledge sharing.
- Stays abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in integrating new solutions to meet evolving organizational needs.
- Utilizes project management methodologies to plan execute and oversee information systems projects ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Prioritizes user needs and satisfaction by developing userfriendly systems and providing responsive support services.
- Establishes and maintains comprehensive documentation including system manuals and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance with best practices.
- Manages resources effectively including budgeting for hardware and software acquisitions to optimize departmental investments in technology.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The equivalent of four years of fulltime paid experience in information systems performing duties such as system analysis application development system evaluation selection and implementation or network administration. At least one year of experience must include direct supervision of other professional and technical information systems staff.
Education:
Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited fouryear college or university (120 semester units or 180 quarter units) with a major in MIS Computer Science Computer Engineering or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Principles and techniques of supervision and personnel and project management.
- Systems and procedures analysis and methodologies.
- Process or business oriented software platforms.
- Information system concepts and advanced computer technology and terminology.
- Data organization access methods and networking in computerized systems.
- Modern office principles practices and standards.
- Certain positions may require knowledge of specialized operating system software and/or applications software.
- Exercise management and supervisory control.
- Analyze major information system problems identify alternative solutions and make recommendations and decisions using sound judgment.
- Provide leadership and coordinate individuals projects and functions effectively.
- Plan and organize assigned work activities.
- Analyze budgets and develop work schedules work plans and cost controls.
- Adapt to change and work effectively even in times of stress.
- Communicate orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity.
- Interface with users at all levels of the organization.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
THEEXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
- A review of applicants applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those applicants who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
- A review of candidates Supplemental Questionnaires to determine the best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process.
- An oral interview which will be weighted as 100 % of the candidates final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THISEXAMINATION.
We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examinationcomponents.
AlamedaCounty utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such asystem is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equalopportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designedto determine the qualifications fitness and ability of competitors to performduties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted andspecific to the needs of a current vacant position in which case the eligiblelist may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Otherrecruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies orfor other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more aboutour recruitment and selection process please visit the What You Need to Knowsection of our website.
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates aretentativeand subject to change based on the needs of the Agency.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN:
Deadline for Filing:
5:00:00 PM Thursday May 29 2025
Review of Minimum Qualifications:
Friday June 6 2025
Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified:
July 7 2025
Virtual PreRecorded Civil Service Oral Examination:
Rating of Interviews:
July 7 July 17 2025
July 18 July 25 2025
Notification of Results:
Week of August 4 2025
TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN:
Departmental Hiring Interviews:
Mid to Late August 2025
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN
Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda Countys Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcementbefore the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA FEHA and applicable statutes.
For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures please visit our website.
BENEFITS
The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wideranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & WellBeing
- Medical HMO & PPO Plans
- Dental HMO & PPO Plans
- Vision or Vision Reimbursement
- Share the Savings
- Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- County Allowance Credit
- Flexible Spending Accounts Health FSA Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
- ShortTerm Disability Insurance
- LongTerm Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits Accident Insurance Critical Illness LongTerm Care Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future
- Retirement Plan (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
- Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
For your Work/Life Balance
- 12 paid holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accrual
- Vacation purchase program
- Management Paid Leave**
- Catastrophic Sick Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Guaranteed Ride Home
- Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness Incentive Based Programs Gym Membership Discounts)
- Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks cell phone etc.)
- Child Care Resources
- 1stUnited Services Credit Union
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
** Nonexempt management employees are entitled to up to three (3) days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to eight (8) days of management paid leave.
Conclusion
Allnotices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will besent/delivered via email. Please add@ @ and accepted addresses to any emailblocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this youremail blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the noticesregarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised toregularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to checkfor notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sentto you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You willbe able to view all of your notices in your online application account byclicking on the My applications button on the Current Job Openingspage.
Pleasetake the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about arecruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is notresponsible for notices that are not read received or accessed by anyapplicant for a County recruitment.
NOTE:All notices are generated through an automated email notification to the email boxesandare routed to unmonitoredmailboxes. If you have questions please go to our website at.You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcementfor the recruitment for which you have applied.
AngelicaCuevas Human Resources Analyst
HumanResource Services County of Alameda
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DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
AllAlameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through stateand local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of aloyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work asordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
AlamedaCounty has a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities weserve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects ofemployment are based on merit competence performance and business County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of racecolor religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) nationalorigin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disabilitygenetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliationparental status military service or other nonmerit factors protected underfederal state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and iscommitted to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
