Recruitment #RT-0420-01
Date Opened | 7/12/2017 12:00:00 AM |
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Filing Deadline | 9/29/2017 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $44.18 - $59.13/hour; $91,894.40 - $122,990.40/year |
Employment Type |
Temporary Project (timelines vary depending on funding; but no longer than five years)
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Department | Alameda County Health |
Work Location |
San Leandro
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This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County.
Reinstatement:
Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.
Transfer:
You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.
Voluntary Demotion:
You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.
THE AGENCY
Alameda County's Health Services Program is administered by the Health Care Services Agency and includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health Care, Public Health, Environmental Health, and Agency Administration/Indigent Health. The ultimate mission of the Health Care Services Agency is to provide fully integrated health care services through a comprehensive network of public and private partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect the diversity of all residents. Health Care Services Agency currently has multiple career opportunities for experienced professionals to become part of a service delivery team dedicated to the optimal health and well being of Alameda County residents.
THE POSITION
Under direction of Agency or Department executive management, to supervise, plan, and coordinate the work of technical and professional information systems staff involved in developing, evaluating, and implementing the most complex and varied management information, financial, and specialized information systems for the purpose of improving operations; to lead, coordinate, and participate in organizational or management analysis; and to do related work as required.
Positions allocated to this class are responsible for supervising and coordinating the acquisition, implementation and maintenance of a department's information system capabilities. The Information Systems Manager has responsibility for supervising information systems staff, at least one of which is at a professional level (Information Systems Specialist or above).
TYPICAL DUTIES
NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.
1. Supervises and coordinates the development and implementation of new computer systems and programs; serve as liaison with Information Technology Department staff in developing and implementing new computer systems/applications by providing input/output requirements, department standards, etc.; develops or revises existing programs for user application; develops specifications for obtaining software and/or hardware for departmental application.
2. Develops systems analysis methods and conducts systems analysis appropriate to the department's specific needs. Analyzes workflow and/or organizational structure and recommends improvements to systems or structures to increase productivity or efficiency.
3. Defines the scope of information system problems and goals and identifies data collection processes and procedures.
4. Identifies potential solutions to information system problems and determines system feasibility, equipment requirements, personnel requirements, cost/benefits effectiveness, time requirements, and makes a recommendation on which solutions should be used.
5. Plans and coordinates system testing to assure that related systems meet user's needs and are fully compatible in terms of program/system implementation and maintenance.
6. Coordinates the training of department personnel in the use of computer software and hardware.
7. Meets with hardware and software vendors to evaluate new products and programs.
8. Supervises subordinate technical and professional staff involved in the development and implementation of computer or information systems.
9. Oversees and coordinates the information systems section/function of the department, including security of the system, troubleshooting any software or hardware malfunctions, and creating and maintaining system manuals; develops and maintains procedure manuals.
10. Directs and participates in long-term audits of computer systems and programs; analyzes results of these systems; identifies and implements changes to existing systems in order to bring them up to maximum efficiency.
Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & Welfare Benefits
For your Financial Future
For your Work/Life Balance
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.