INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

As an Information Technology Specialist for Colusa County, you’ll help keep the technology our County relies on running smoothly, securely, and efficiently. You’ll provide technical support to County departments, troubleshoot system issues, and install, maintain, and update hardware, software, networks, and other technology systems.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be, Equivalent to one (1) year of experience analyzing, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting computer hardware, software and network devices, which includes working with various operating structures and database structures. (Additional qualifying experience can be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis).

Training: Equivalent to an Associate’s Degree or completion of an approved certificate program in computer science, information systems technology, management information systems or a related field.

License or Certificate: Requires possession of a valid California Driver’s License. IT Specialist II :

Experience: Equivalent to the experience of an IT Specialist I plus two (2) years of experience in the design, oversight, coordination and operation of a department’s automation system; which includes professional experience in network/server administration or application development. (Additional qualifying experience can be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis).

Training: Equivalent to an Associate’s Degree or completion of an approved certificate program in computer science, information systems technology, management information systems or a related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

License or Certificate: Requires possession of a valid California Driver’s License., Requires the ability to maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of exercising sound judgment and rational thinking under varied circumstances; ability to see; ability to hear and communicate orally; exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work involving moving from one area of the office to another; requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as data entry or use of other office equipment or supplies; occasionally requires sufficient strength and coordination for lifting, pushing, pulling, and/or carrying the weight of computer equipment; dexterity to climb or crawl necessary to install cable in areas of close tolerance; ability to operate a motor vehicle; involves extensive VDT exposure; may require the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

• A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into - where we work hard, but play hard, too!
• A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
• Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience
• A LIFETIME PAYCHECK(3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members) - As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
• Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you - Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
• Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.
• 457 Deferred Compensation.
• PAID vacation, PAID holidays (15), and PAID leave if you get sick.
• Vacation Parity - Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, military and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity please see our benefit summary.

You’ll work closely with the IT team, County staff, and vendors to identify problems, develop solutions, support technology projects, and meet the technology needs of departments across the County. This is a varied role where strong problem-solving, communication, customer service, and teamwork skills are important. You’ll have opportunities to work with different technologies and departments, address a variety of operational needs, and continue building your technical skills while making a visible impact and building meaningful relationships in a supportive workplace that values work-life balance.

The IT Department is led by the Assistant County Administrative Officer, who serves as the Department Head, and the IT Manager, who oversees day-to-day operations and directly supervises this position. You’ll be part of a collaborative, service-oriented team where your work helps County employees provide essential services to the community.

How do we make a difference?

As part of Colusa County’s Information Technology team, you’ll do more than solve technology problems-you’ll help the people who serve our community do their jobs effectively. Your work supports the systems and tools County employees rely on every day and contributes to the success of departments throughout the County.

Working for Colusa County also offers the opportunity to build a rewarding public-service career in a close-knit rural community. You’ll have the chance to make a visible impact, build meaningful relationships with coworkers and the community, and be part of a supportive workplace that values teamwork and work-life balance.

If you’re looking for a career where your technical skills can make a real difference while being part of a team and community you can be proud of, we invite you to consider joining Colusa County’s Information Technology team., The County of Colusa, nestled in the heart of the Sacramento Valley approximately 60 miles north of Sacramento and 100 miles northeast of the San Francisco Bay Area, is a vibrant community rich in history and tradition and, offering a wonderful environment in which to live, work and play. The County, with approximately 22,000 residents, includes two incorporated cities; Colusa, which is the county seat, and Williams. The local economy is largely agriculturally based producing crops valued at more than $900 million each year and exporting farm commodities throughout the United States and to about seventy countries worldwide.

County government business is still conducted within the antebellum court house which was built in 1861 and has operated continuously ever since. The County’s annual General Fund budget is roughly $28 million; the total budget is about $78 million. The workforce is comprised of approximately 350 full-time equivalent positions that are assigned to five represented bargaining units.

Colusa County also offers many diverse outdoor recreational opportunities and is considered to be a sportsman’s paradise. The Sacramento River meanders through the County. Portions of five national protected areas are located within the county: Butte Sink Wildlife Refuge; Colusa National Wildlife Refuge; Delevan National Wildlife Refuge; Mendocino National Forest and; Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. Recreational opportunities such as hiking, bird watching, camping and water sports abound. The Sacramento River and local lakes, offer world class fishing