Merced County · 2 months ago
Extra-Help Special Projects Coordinator
Merced, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMerced County is looking for an Extra-Help Special Projects Coordinator to assist with various administrative services. The role involves managing data backups, supervising staff, and implementing systems while ensuring compliance with county regulations.
GovernmentPublic SafetySocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Supervise and manage staff as required
Plan, design and implement systems
Modify existing systems in response to changes in the County's operational environment and/or regulatory changes
Act as liaison with other departments affected by systems changes
Provide system specifications and monitors the testing of the new or revised programs
Recommend changes to County policies and procedures if necessary to optimize the efficiencies of the Department's services
Perform all duties required to complete assigned project or systems changes
These duties may include but are not limited to: general administrative, fiscal, program, and data processing system analysis
Gather, tabulate, and analyze data
Interview and consult with departmental officials, employees and others to give and receive information
Provide training and technical assistance to other staff
Qualification
Required
At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the system for which the specific department is requesting
Candidates must be familiar with Enterprise level knowledge of backup systems and strategies along with hardware and software tools
Must be able to manage County data backups and restores while maintaining the enterprise level support provided to departments and users
Frequent operation of personal computer and other modern office equipment
Communicate effectively with others in person, in writing, and over the telephone
Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports
Meet deadlines under stressful conditions
Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints
Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines
Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations
Make presentations
Train staff
Repetitive motion, sitting for long periods, walking
Occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing
Lifting – Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds
Constant good overall vision and reading and close-up work
Frequent color perception and use of eye/hand coordination
Occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision
Normal dexterity with frequent writing
Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person
Frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact
Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime
Occasional exposure to noise; occasional contact with dirt, dust, indoor cold and heat
Regular attendance is an essential function
Knowledge of data processing techniques and capabilities
Knowledge of data analysis and program planning and evaluation
Knowledge of principles of public fiscal administration
Knowledge of principles of staff management, supervision, and training
Knowledge of organization and functions of the various County departments and political subdivisions
Knowledge of political legislative processes
Knowledge of codes, regulations, ordinances and laws governing the operations of the County and other governmental entities
Ability to plan, design, and implement complex automated systems
Ability to analyze, develop and/or modify procedures and systems
Ability to establish project development schedules and coordinate the effort of affected staff activities to attained desired goals and objectives
Ability to evaluate manual work assignments and work flows to determine if cost effective automated alternatives could be implemented
Preferred
Formal, advanced educational training in system of expertise is highly desirable
Benefits
Extra-help employees are entitled to accrue up to five (5) paid sick days (40 hours) in a 12-month period.
The County does provide benefits to those eligible under the State Workers Compensation and Unemployment Insurance statutes.
Company
Merced County
Merced County is a government agency that provides complete information on the ministry activities occurring in Merced county.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Nishihama
Assistant Director Administrative Services-CIO
Mark Cowart
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
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2024-11-26
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