Extra-Help Special Projects Coordinator

Merced County, CA; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Merced County, CA is seeking an experienced professional to support extra-help vacancies in IT systems, focusing on project management and system improvements. The role involves supervising staff, designing and implementing automated systems, and coordinating with other departments to meet regulatory changes.

Strong data analysis, reporting, and communication are essential. This Extra-Help position supports county operations with up to 25 hours per week, and familiarity with public sector

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the system for which the department is requesting.
• Formal, advanced educational training in system of expertise is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and reporting skills are required.

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 to optimize the efficiencies of the Department's services.
• Perform all duties required to complete assigned project or system changes.
• 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.

Skills

Project Management

Staff supervision

Data analysis

Systems design

Education

Formal, advanced educational training in system of expertise

Job description

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to 25 hours a week.

Desirable Experience

Project Management

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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.

Experience

At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the system for which the specific department is requesting.

Education

Formal, advanced educational training in system of expertise is highly desirable.

• 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.
• Data analysis and program planning and evaluation.
• Principles of public fiscal administration.
• Principles of staff management, supervision, and training.
• Organization and functions of the various County departments and political subdivisions.
• Political legislative processes.
• Codes, regulations, ordinances and laws governing the operations of the County and other governmental entities.

Ability to

• Plan, design, and implement complex automated systems.
• Analyze, develop and/or modify procedures and systems.
• Establish project development schedules and coordinate the effort of affected staff activities to attained desired goals and objectives.
• Evaluate manual work assignments and work flows to determine if cost effective automated alternatives could be implemented.