Job Abstract

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, organizes, manages, coordinates and directs the work of staff assigned to the planning, development and implementation of automated systems.
  
• Develops long-term planning and funding documents, negotiates funding with State and federal agencies and oversees cost allocation planning.
  
• Approves contractor and vendor billings and authorizes payment for services.
  
• Manages technology changes and recommends change management processes to agency administration.
  
• Evaluates operations for enhancing efficiency and reducing cost.
  
• Evaluates complex computer system specifications, coordinates migration and implementation by completed systems or components of systems and provides training and evaluation for assigned staff.
  
• Assists with the development and administration of the Branch budget.
  
• Responsible for the organization and development of planning documents, contracts, progress reports, and a variety of analytical reports, special studies, and recommendations.
  
• Gathers data, organizes information, and performs a variety of highly complex studies and projects.
  
• Represents department data processing functions with other County staff and government agencies.

Education:
Graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a major in computer science, public administration, business administration, or a related area. (Additional qualifying work experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Experience:
Two (2) years of responsible staff analysis work experience comparable to that of a Staff Services Analyst II with Merced County which has included the analysis, development, management and administration of electronic data processing systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment, including repetitive hand and arm motions.
  
• Frequently sit for extended periods.
  
• Frequently use hand-eye coordination.
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• Occasionally operate a motor vehicle.
  
• Occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
  
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate automated systems and systems improvements.
  
• Establish, implement and achieve unit goals and objectives.
  
• Effectively apply technology to all department operations including new technology and apply to agency operations.
  
• Train, evaluate and supervise staff.
  
• Negotiate and write contracts.
  
• Read and analyze data, interpret policies, procedures, and regulations to develop appropriate conclusions, to establish policies and procedures for assigned unit, and to prepare reports.
  
• Meet deadlines under stressful conditions.
  
• Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
  
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
  
• Make presentations to the community and other agencies.
  
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.
  
  

• Federal and State Data Processing project rules.
  
• Federal and State funding mechanisms.
  
• Familiarity with and understanding of principles, methods, and problems of public administration, organization, and management.
  
• Methods of negotiation.
  
• Current social, political, economic, and scientific developments and trends.
  
• Research techniques and statistics.
  
• Principles and methods of administrative and data processing analysis and management.
  
• Computer systems and their application to public sector management.
  
• Principles of effective employee management, supervision, training, and development.

• Plan, organize, direct, manage and coordinate the operations, functions, and services of assigned staff in the automated system development, implementation, maintenance and enhancement functions of the department.
  
• Provide direction, supervision, training, development, and work evaluation for assigned staff.
  
• Assist with budget development and expenditure control.
  
• Review the work of assigned staff and resolve a variety of problems.
  
• Be responsible for the development, organization, preparation, and presentation of planning documents, contracts, cost allocation plans and a variety of reports, special projects, and recommendations.
  
• Coordinate assigned functions and services with other Department units and government agencies.
  
• Perform a variety of the most complex analytical work, administrative support assignments, and program development and implementation work.
  
• Effectively represent the department in contacts with other County Departments, community organizations, and other government agencies.
  
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
  
• Negotiate approvals and funding with State and Federal agencies.