Recruitment #16-UM6-01
Date Opened | 8/12/2016 3:30:00 PM |
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Filing Deadline | 8/26/2016 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $6,151 - 7,777 / Month |
Job Type | Promotional |
THE JOB: Under direction, provide technical support and advanced training in the use of the full range of Information Center systems and equipment; perform the most difficult Information Center programming tasks to modify, reprogram or interface computer software and hardware; analyze County departments information processing needs and recommend appropriate Information Center applications. The incumbent will administer server hardware, software, operating systems and security; and do other work as required. This includes the design, installation, configuration, optimization, maintenance and support of host systems, and storage networks.
THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Three years of experience performing both technical support and training in the use of a wide variety of computer hardware and software for automated office systems that included modifying, reprogramming or interfacing computer software and equipment.
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Equivalent to graduation from college or completion of college level courses in systems analysis, computer science, office automation, information processing, data processing or closely related field AND two years of experience in the analysis, development and implementation of automated office systems.
Knowledge: Working knowledge of the uses and limitations of micro and mini computer applications; capabilities and limitations of a variety of software packages used to support automated office systems; programming and procedure languages and tools used to modify, reprogram or interface software; principles and methods of automated records management systems; training design and delivery; systems and procedures analysis; and principles and techniques of automated information entry, storage and retrieval. Some knowledge of the uses and limitations of large capacity computers.
Ability to: Define problem areas, collect and evaluate data, validate conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; establish and maintain effective relationships with operating department staff, vendors and others contacted in the course of work; design, write and modify programs for efficient information systems applications; read and interpret a wide variety of technical manuals and instructions designed for the operation of computer software and hardware; work effectively with others in a team environment; identify and take corrective actions to solve problems in programs; design, present and evaluate training; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; plan, coordinate and initiate actions necessary to implement recommendations; and write instructions and procedures and prepare systems and programming documentation.
THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental application will be reviewed to determine if you have met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training and experience as described on your application and supplemental application. You must pass all components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may be eliminated if there are ten or fewer qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the administration of the announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months and your overall score will be based upon an evaluation of your application and supplemental application. If during those six months it is necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to remain on the eligible list.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply Online Now! Click on the link below; or print out an application and supplemental questionnaire and mail/bring them to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 310, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications will meet the final filing date if received in one of the following ways: 1) In the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date. Following a review for minimum qualifications, applicants who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be notified that they must submit a completed conviction history questionnaire in order to continue to the examination phase of the process.
Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability that requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.
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NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
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