Extra-Help Special Projects Coordinator

Merced County; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Merced County is establishing an eligible list for Extra-Help vacancies in the County. The role focuses on supervising staff, planning and implementing automated systems, and coordinating with departments on changes and testing of new programs.

Desirable experience includes legal or criminal justice background, data analysis, policy interpretation, and staff training. The position is limited to 25 hours per week and does not include county benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in the relevant system
• Formal, advanced educational training in the system of expertise is highly desirable
• Proficient in data processing, data analysis, and program planning/evaluation
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and on the telephone
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Maintain confidentiality per legal standards and County regulations
• Make presentations and train staff

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage staff as required
• Plan, design and implement systems
• Modify existing systems in response to changes in operational environment or regulatory changes
• Act as liaison with other departments affected by system changes
• Provide system specifications and monitor testing of new or revised programs
• Recommend changes to County policies and procedures to optimize departmental efficiency
• Perform duties required to complete assigned projects or system changes
• Gather, tabulate, and analyze data
• Interview and consult with departmental officials and staff to share information
• Provide training and technical assistance to staff

Skills

Data analysis

System design

Staff supervision

Training staff

Policy interpretation

Education

Formal advanced educational training in relevant systems

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:

Legal or Criminal Justice experience

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.