Introduction

This examination is being given to fill one vacancy with Health Care Services Administration and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies throughout San Joaquin County.

Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting online applications for this recruitment.

Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application. A completed application must be received online by the final filing deadline.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check.

NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Provides professional journey-level support in programming, developing, testing, implementing, documenting and maintaining department systems, networks and programs across multiple platforms and technologies.
• Maintains and provide technical support to existing systems; provides answers to client requests for information on system use; responds to trouble calls and requests for major or minor systems or network modifications; writes, tests, debugs and installs programs.
• Participates in the evaluation and testing of system and network upgrades; installs or upgrades in-house or vendor software; troubleshoots hardware and software related problems.
• Performs network system administration functions; monitors and adds applications and users; administers electronic mail systems; generates system security and capacity reports.
• Installs and configures network hardware and software; enables network connection; monitors storage utilization; maintains file servers; investigates, analyzes and resolves network-related problems; resolves compatibility issues; recommends and implements network changes and improvements.
• Provides support to network server administration and maintenance operations; performs daily backup; installs and configures software; maintains database; monitors and provides support for mainframe and Internet access; installs and configures networked equipment including modems, printers and scanners.
• Monitors network security and performance; identifies unauthorized access and potential security problems; participates in projects to enhance network security operations.
• Maintains and monitors department websites; monitors and ensures Internet server and related hardware or software are functioning properly.
• Performs standard database maintenance and administration duties; creates and maintains user accounts; implements updates; performs daily backup duties.
• Participates in the evaluation and testing of new or enhanced department programs; installs or upgrades program software and hardware; troubleshoots hardware, software and database related problems; performs program testing and documentation duties.
• Performs programming duties; determines method of integrating new programming code into existing programs to meet user needs; creates various reports, charts and other materials from multiple layers of data.
• Writes documentation on new and enhanced systems or programs including detailed description and functional capabilities; prepares and updates user materials and procedures manuals.
• Coordinates and conducts user training education and discussion sessions; participates in the creation of new courses and classes; evaluates training courses to ensure they are effective.
• As assigned, may exercise direct or technical and functional supervision over lower level staff; assists in selecting, training, motivating and evaluating assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of information technology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Note: Incumbents who, at the time that Classification Study #01-22 is adopted by the Board of Supervisors, occupy full-time Civil Service positions reclassified to this class by the study, shall be deemed to meet the requirements listed below.

EITHER PATTERN I

Experience: One year as a Department Information Systems Analyst I in San Joaquin County.

OR PATTERN II

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in computer science, information systems, mathematics, business administration or a related field.

Experience: One year of professional analytical computer and related systems work in an information systems environment.

Substitution #1: Possession of an approved information systems technology certificate, or completion of an approved information systems training course may substitute for part or all of the required education. A list of approved certificates and/or courses shall be maintained within the Human Resources Department.

Substitution #2: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the above- required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.

KNOWLEDGE

Operations, services and activities of information systems programs; principles and practices of computer science and information systems; methods and techniques of systems and network programming; principles and practices of standard database maintenance and administration; methods and techniques of using system and network design and development tools; operational characteristics of multiple operating system and network environments and associated hardware, software, database and related components; methods and techniques of installing, configuring, maintaining and administering network servers, hardware and software; web site programming techniques; principles and practices of local and wide area network administration; methods and techniques of developing technical manuals and training materials; pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.

ABILITY

Provide support in the implementation and maintenance of department systems, networks and programs; apply a wide variety of computer programming languages; create various reports, charts and other materials from multiple layers of data; detect, isolate and resolve system and network problems using logical and methodical processes; read, interpret and apply technical publications, manuals and other documents; install, troubleshoot, upgrade, test and support systems programs; monitor, maintain and administer a variety of operating systems; provide technical support to systems and network design and development projects; learn methods and techniques of complex system and network design and analysis; learn principles and procedures of system and network quality assurance and security; learn principles and practices of local and wide area network design, development and implementation; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Mobility-Frequent use of data entry devices; frequent sitting, standing or walking for long periods; occasional pushing/pulling, bending, squatting and crawling; driving; Lifting-Frequently 5-30 pounds; occasionally 70 pounds or less; Vision-Constant use of good overall vision; frequent reading/close-up work; occasional color, depth and peripheral vision; Dexterity-Frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, reaching. Hearing/Talking-Frequent talking/hearing in person and on the telephone; Emotional/Psychological-Frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public contact; occasional working alone, working nights and traveling; Environmental-Frequent exposure to noise.

BENEFITS

Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021.

Health Insurance: San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.

Dental Insurance: The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense.

Vision Insurance: The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense.

For more detailed information on the County's benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits.

Life Insurance: The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows:

1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000
3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000
5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000
10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000

Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.

125 Flexible Benefits Plan: This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit).

Retirement Plan: Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees' Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees' Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance.

Deferred Compensation: The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000.The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available.

Vacation: Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.

Holidays: Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time.

Sick Leave: 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive: An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year.

Bereavement Leave: 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee's spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.

Merit Salary Increase: New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step.

Educational Reimbursement Program: Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year.

Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.

School Activities: Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children's school activities.

Selection Procedures

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process:

• Written Exam: The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.

• Oral Exam: The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate's education, training, and experience