DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER II

County of Monterey, CA; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Monterey, CA's Auditor-Controller seeks a seasoned information systems manager to plan, coordinate, and oversee the Systems Management Division. This role supports county departments by delivering enterprise system solutions and tech support, improving business processes through information technology.

The successful candidate will lead staff, develop project plans, ensure policy compliance, and collaborate with ITD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Computer Science, Office Automation, or a related field.
• One year performing duties comparable to a Departmental Information Systems Manager I.
• Or five years analyzing business processes and information systems including one year supervising IT staff and three years at journey level.
• Experience coordinating department information technology projects and staff.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the senior information professional for the department; plans, coordinates and oversees staff activities for automated information systems.
• Interviews, selects, motivates, supervises staff and evaluates performance.
• Develops improvements to operations; plans information projects and converts to new systems for productivity.
• Prepares system development projects including needs analysis, cost-benefit analysis, project management, testing and training.
• Analyzes, writes procedures and ensures compliance with policies and architecture.
• Coordinates with ITD on information technology issues.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Project management

Communication

Planning & organization

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Public Administration

Computer Science

Office Automation

Job description

Final Filing Date: Monday, November 16, 2026

Exam #: 26/16F41/10ND

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flyer.

DESCRIPTION

The Auditor-Controller seeks a results-oriented professional to plan, manage, coordinate, and oversee the work of and supervise the staff of the Systems Management Division. The Division staff supports County departments by providing business solutions and technical support to maintain the County enterprise systems in partnership with other County technology support teams. The Division assesses business processes and provides expertise and general consultation on a variety of issues related to the feasibility, analysis, implementation, and evaluation of information systems solutions to business and administrative processes.

DEPARTMENT

The Auditor-Controller is an elected official who provides the County of Monterey with financial leadership and expert advice on a wide range of fiscal matters and advocates for financial integrity and accountability in all County business practices. The department consists of five divisions: Administration, Systems Management, General Accounting, Internal Audit, and Disbursement (Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Property Tax).

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

• Acts as the senior information professional for a County department; manages, plans, coordinates and oversees departmental staff activities related to supporting automated information systems and planning for departmental technology projects; develops, maintains and ensures continuous improvements in departmental business processes by expanding the use of information systems and technology resources
• Interviews, selects, motivates, supervises, and evaluates staff; provides technical and professional skills training and manages employee performance issues
• Develops ongoing improvements to departmental operations; develops information project plans and proposals to analyze and improve upon existing work processes; develops new processes and oversees the conversion to new systems in order to achieve increased productivity and efficiencies
• Prepares system development projects including needs analysis, cost benefit analysis, project management, system implementation, user acceptance testing, training methodologies and documentation
• Analyzes, recommends, and writes procedures, standards, and policies consistent with departmental information plans and County policies, practices, goals, regulations, technology plans, and established information technology architecture. Evaluates information system support best practices and ensures policies, standards, and procedures are followed by staff
• Analyzes departmental processes, legal and regulatory requirements to ensure that information systems are compliant including requirements for reporting and information sharing with external agencies
• Provides expert advice and consultation to departmental management regarding information technology issues.
• Coordinates on a regular basis with ITD regarding information technology issues.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

• Principles and practices of information technology, including system architecture and client server applications, database systems and report applications
• Principles and practices of project management, including needs assessment and project prioritization, cost-benefit analysis, and contract monitoring
• Principles and practices of management, including budgeting and staff supervision
• Business processes and information technology relating to the assigned department
• Training techniques and methods.

SKILL AND ABILITY TO

• Provide leadership in advancing information systems technology in the department; implement best business practices in information technology in the department
• Plan, organize, assign, review, and evaluate the work of others; establish goals and performance standards
• Plan, coordinate, and implement work plans to achieve a designated objective; coordinate multi-faceted projects and studies, including coordination and planning for resources, personnel, and timetables
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; communicate technical information to persons not familiar with information technology
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Exercise good judgment, decisiveness, and creativity.

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements may be acquired is:

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Computer Science, Office Automation, or a related field. AND Either I: One year of performing duties comparable to a Departmental Information Systems Manager I. Either II: Five years of analyzing business processes and information systems including one year of experience supervising IT staff and three years of experience at the advanced/journey level.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Possess a valid California Class C driver's license or be able to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority
• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting
• Be available to respond to off-hours situations, work occasional weekends, holidays, and during times of emergencies and/or disasters.

BENEFITS

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit ZX Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the County of Monterey Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review, which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The County of Monterey is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. The County of Monterey is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Nairi Davis, Senior Human Resources Analyst, at [phone] or email [e-mail]

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application