Alameda County Health

Alameda County Public Healths Department is recruiting for temporary: INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER $66.92-$85.42 Hourly Alameda County Human Resource Services TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT POOL Temporary employees are not entitled to full County benefits. Temporary Assignments: Assignments vary in duration depending on the needs of the department. An assignment may end at any time. To obtain a regular position, the appointee will need to compete successfully in a County Exam when open. Assignments are expected to last approximately 12 months to 18 months depending on the need of the department. Public Healths INFORMATION SYSTEMS The mission of Information Systems is to support the Public Health Department in achieving its goals through the provision of technology-based solutions, expertise and services that improve the Departments efficiency and unity. Major Unit components Collaborate with ACPHD programs to provide and improve information systems that promote the health of Alameda County residents Research new trends and technologies to improve efficiency of operations Enhance and promote effective communication processes Identify cost-effective means and alternative resources to provide services Visit us to learn more about our program and services. / 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 departments information system capabilities. In contrast with incumbents of the Information Systems Analyst classification, 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) whereas Information Systems Analysts has responsibility for coordinating information system needs with limited staff assistance and in a more limited scope. THE IDEAL CANDIDATES This position performs and/or participates in a variety of moderate to complex research, studies, data analysis, metrics reporting, facilitation and training and assessment related to department performance and strategic planning; design, develop, appraise, and conduct orientation for existing and prospective new programs and service offerings (internal and contracted) and execute various other administrative assignments of varying complexity as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Everyone in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed. 1.Supervises and coordinates the development and implementation of system solutions, applications and programs. Serves as liaison with Information Technology Department staff in developing and implementing systems/applications by providing input/output requirements, department standards, etc.; develops or revises existing programs for user application; develops specifications for obtaining software for departmental applications. 2.Develop systems analysis methods and conduct 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.Meets with all providers and software vendors to evaluate new software products leveraging AI technology. 7.Supervises subordinate technical and professional staff involved in the development and support of applications. 8.Oversees and coordinates the information systems section of the department, including working with vendors, processing and submitting funding for projects as well as creating required Board of Supervisors letters, legacy application support, troubleshooting application malfunctions, creating and updating documentation manuals. 9.Directs and participates in long-term audits of legacy and new applications and programs; analyzes performance of these systems; identifies and implements changes to existing systems in order to bring them up to maximum efficiency. 10.Develop complex programs and applications for information systems. INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER (Click above for comprehensive job description and additional qualifications.) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year 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. AND Experience: The equivalent of four years of full-time 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. OR II HOW TO APPLY An Alameda County application is required to be considered for this recruitment. Please email the Job Application, resume and a cover letter to: Tyler Clark, () Alameda Countys job application template is available online on Alameda Countys Online Employment Center at NEW USERS can click on Fill out an application to fill out an application template. Once the application is completed, please click on the Review tab to Print/Save My Application. A PDF version or digital scan of the application must be submitted to the email address above. Alameda County Health Care Services Agency is enriched with a diverse workforce. We believe the best way to deliver optimal programs and services to our communities is to hire and promote talents that are representative of the communities we serve. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.