Salary : $166,337.60 - $202,612.80 Annually
Location : Merced County Administrative Services Department 2222 M St Merced, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:Department: Administrative Services
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: 20A Management
Examples of Duties Apply by December 3rd, 2026, for first considerationTo view and print copies of the brochure for this position go to the following link: Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:- Oversees the design and implementation of new systems; coordinates countywide acquisition of hardware and software, including development and implementation of a long-range asset management plan for the maintenance and replacement of hardware and software systems.
- Oversees countywide cybersecurity; includes the development and implementation of an information security strategy, establishment of information security policies and procedures, cybersecurity operations, monitoring and responding to security incidents, management of security audits and assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Negotiates and directs the administration of contracts for the provision of information systems on behalf of county departments.
- Oversees the implementation of purchasing strategies; negotiations of contracts with suppliers, management of supplier relationships, identification of opportunities for cost savings, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and regulations.
- Plan, direct, and coordinate the operation of the Department Services and its divisions.
- Confer with the Executive Office on matters of policy and procedures and representing the department in public and county review meetings.
- Direct, coordinate and participate in the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, polices, procedures and priorities.
- Provide staff leadership on policy planning and direction for departmental activities.
- Direct the preparation and administration of department and division budgets.
- Direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies.
- Coordinate activities with other departments and outside agencies and organizations to ensure cooperation on all governmental levels on matters pertaining to Administrative Services.
- Select, train, and supervise managerial, professional, technical and clerical personnel.
- Direct personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, discharges and discipline.
- Attend sessions of the Board of Supervisors to present department proposal.
- Confer with the County Executive Office concerning budgetary and organizational program and services.
- Establish and enforce county-wide standards in the areas for which the department is responsible including information technology, purchasing, custodial, and telecommunications.
Minimum Qualifications Experience:Broad and extensive experience in the management of information technology, voice, data and radio communication systems. Five (5) years of managerial or supervisory experience at a senior level in Information Systems. Experience must include fiscal budget development and management.
Education:Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college with major work in computer science or a closely related field.
Desirable Education:Masters Degree in Information Systems.
Essential Functions - Directs and coordinates development and production activities of county information systems, purchasing, custodial, voice and data communications, and radio communications.
- Establishes system and work standards.
- Consults with other departments to determine information systems standards, policies, procedures, priorities and feasibility of projects, to include hardware and software acquisition.
- Consults with other departments to determine purchasing priorities and feasibility of projects.
- Communicates effectively with others in person, in writing, and over the telephone.
- Analyzes data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports.
- Meets deadlines under stressful conditions.
- Resolves conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
- Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
- Establish, implement and achieve department goals and objectives.
- Administers department budget, personnel and programs.
- Represents the County and the department with the community and other agencies.
- Makes presentations to the Board of Supervisors and other groups.
- Maintains confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
- Trains, evaluates and supervises staff.
- Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
- Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
- Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
- Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
- Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
- Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
- Regular attendance is an essential function.
Knowledge of: - Thorough knowledge of principles, regulations methods and techniques of systems and design necessary to develop and evaluate program goals, priorities and objectives, analyze and recommend organizational and administrative policies, and determine staffing and equipment needs to support the information systems requirements of county departments.
- Thorough knowledge of principles, regulations, methods and techniques of public sector and local government purchasing.
- Operation of a variety of computer systems, peripheral equipment, software, LAN/WAN network and voice, data and radio communications equipment.
- Principles, laws, regulations, methods, materials, and equipment used in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of radio, voice and data electronic communications system.
- Modern office methods, functions, and clerical procedures.
- Principles of supervision and training.
Ability to:- Plan, delegate, prioritize, and supervise information and communication systems activities.
- Develop, present and administer a business plan for countywide information telecommunication systems.
- Supervise and train subordinate personnel.
- Design and implement new computer applications and telecommunications systems.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
ALLOWANCES
AUTO ALLOWANCE
$700 per month car allowance.
EXPENSE ALLOWANCE
$300 per month for all non-elected "A" Level executives.
COMMUNICATION ALLOWANCE
$150 per month communication allowance.
HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
MANAGEMENT LEAVE
96 hours per Fiscal Year.
VACATION
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 80 hours).
SICK LEAVE
0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours) per year with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
HOLIDAYS
Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. - Anthem 500 EPO
- Anthem 1500 EPO
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dental Insurance - Delta Dental- County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
Vision Insurance - VSP- County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
DISABILITY INSURANCE
Management Disability Insurance - Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employer.LIFE INSURANCECounty-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance- Unit 20 Unrepresented Management:
- Level A & B $85,000
- Level C $55,000
- Level D & E $35,000
Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee.RETIREMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7356. 
