IT Manager III - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
The County of Riverside's RUHS-Public Health department has an opportunity for an Information Technology Manager III (ITM III). This position will be assigned to the Finance and Business division location in Riverside.
The ITM III will present Public Health activities and interest regarding IT program systems and networks with RUHS IT and RCIT. They will plan, initiate and implement IT programs, they will identify needs and ensure Public Health IT needs are met. Additionally, the incumbent will supervise staff and oversee IT administration such as, IT infrastructure, budget and security.
The department desires candidates that have experience with Public Health IT activities, positions and projects. As well as candidates that have good portfolio/project management experience, have established policies and guidelines and have strategic planning experience. Candidates with internal application review, case management and experience with infrastructure upgrades are highly encouraged to apply.
The ITM III class has been designated At-Will by the Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6, Section 601E (8) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the Chief Information Officer.
This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311(C) of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.
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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Develop strategic plans and implement operational plans for oversight of IT Administration and information technology infrastructure to support the County and department's business goals.
• Organize and direct relevant activities in support of smooth operations; analyze and prepare a variety of complex reports and correspondences.
• Develop and implement work plans to accomplish work group objectives; assign work and monitor performance; take action in the full range of formal personnel activities including hiring, training, and evaluating performance of staff.
• Oversee and provide consultation in the development of operations and technology solutions to achieve business goals in a variety of areas.
• Serve as a liaison; create and foster partnerships with others to deliver and improve services as well as participate in forums of common interest to IT professionals.
• Establish policies and procedures as well as establish acceptable practices.
• Manage a portfolio of projects to be accomplished in the short- and long-term.
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of IT Administration tools such as financial accounting systems, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations; direct the development and implementation of automated reporting systems such as budget, accounting and asset management systems.
• Ensure customer satisfaction; measure and evaluate work productivity and customer satisfaction; oversee work group productivity ensuring a constructive operational environment and positive organizational behavior.
• Determine and act toward meeting work group resource needs.
• Prepare, negotiate and present budget and other funding proposals; monitor expenditures; and operate within budget allocation; participate in the formulation of service fee rates and policies based on analysis, trending and forecasting.
• If operating as an administrator within the IT environment, assist divisions and program managers with the development of individual budgets, monitor deviations from approved budgets and recommend corrective measures including implementing internal controls.
• Negotiate, prepare, review, and enforce contracts and service level agreements; participate in the development of new programs to facilitate long and short-term strategies, and financial plan objectives, including major financial plans such as capital budgeting, planning and investigation of financing methods.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with major course work in computer science, information systems, electronics engineering, voice/data communications, public/business administration, or a related field to the assignment.
Experience: Four or more years of supervisory or administrative experience with responsibility for planning, organizing, and implementing budgets, IT programs, and IT projects. This must have included at least one year of experience supervising staff in any one of the following functions: budgets, systems analysis, applications programming, user technical support, network administration, or telecommunications functions. (A master's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information systems, public/business administration may be substituted for one year of non-supervisory experience.)
Knowledge of: Current technology in a changing environment; principles and practices of supervision, including matrix based project management; emerging technologies and industry supported (e.g., healthcare, law enforcement) applications, as well as understanding applicability of new technology to operations; consensus building and other group decision processes; organizational dynamics related to budget, human resource allocation, authority to act and other factors critical to establishing realistic objectives and achieving goals.
Ability to: Present technology vision and strategies to department and agency management; manage multifaceted and technically sophisticated projects and on-going operations; develop strategic plans for operation and growth; analyze user needs, existing and emerging technology, costs/benefits, internal political considerations and utilize available financial and human resources; establish objectives, activities and timelines and completing the work within those parameters; advocate for needed resources; persuade and influence others and negotiate desired outcomes; communicate with others from varied socio-economic backgrounds, diverse cultural norms and conflicting priorities and needs; foster positive relationships and public relations.
Other Requirements: A successful Security Clearance conducted by the Sheriffs' Department is required for positions within the Riverside County Information Technology Department.
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .
Degree/Transcript Verification:
Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
***Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts or Foreign Education Equivalency report. ***
Veterans' Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here .
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Applicants who are currently County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Public Health Department may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.
For specific questions regarding this position, contact Ebelyn Skinner at eskinner@rivco.org.
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013.As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.
ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to <108>108 or more months = 12.00 Hours
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.
-Annual Leave for Unrepresented Management Attorneys:
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours. Refer to Article 22 of the Management Resolution for a list of job classifications included.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information..