Technology Services Supervisor

Kern County; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern County is seeking a Technology Services Supervisor to lead IT operations and projects within the county's information technology services department. You will supervise teams, coordinate schedules, and drive IT initiatives across departments.

The role requires a strong background in programming, systems analysis, and network administration, with a focus on delivering reliable, compliant IT services for county operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with CS/MIS units and several years of relevant experience in IT.
• Progression to lead or project management within networks, apps, or telecoms.
• Strong background in programming, systems analysis and design, and IT operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Technology Services operations for Kern County and ensure reliable IT services.
• Lead IT projects, coordinate teams and resources, and manage timelines and budgets.
• Promote growth and implement county-wide IT initiatives and policies.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Network administration

Programming & systems analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree with CS/MIS units

60+ semester units with CS/MIS

Technical or vocational CS training

7 years in programming/systems analysis

Job description

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

• Oral Exam: qualified candidates will be notified of the testing date five days prior to the examination.

Examinations

Oral Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the exam process.

The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral examination.

Minimum Qualifications/ Employment Standards

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, including fifteen (15) semester or twenty-five (25) quarter units in computer science or management information systems AND three (3) years of full-time paid experience in programming, systems analysis and design, telecommunications, and/or network administration, one (1) year of which must have been in a lead or project management position in a network, application development, or telecommunications environment.


• Completion of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) semester or twenty-five (25) quarter units in computer science or management information systems AND five (5) years of full-time paid experience in programming, systems analysis and design, telecommunications, and/or network administration, one (1) year of which must have been in a lead or project management position in a network, application development, or telecommunications environment.


• Completion of an accredited technical or vocational training program in computer science, computer office automation technology, computer systems technology or closely related field and five (5) years of full-time paid experience in programming, systems analysis and design, telecommunications, and/or network administration, one (1) year of which must have been in a lead or project management position in a network, application development, or telecommunications environment.


• Seven (7) years of full-time paid experience in programming, systems analysis and design, telecommunications, and/or network administration, one (1) year of which must have been in a lead or project management position in a network, application development, or telecommunications environment.


• Two (2) years as a Senior Systems Analyst, Telecommunications Network Administrator, Network Systems Administrator, or Local Area Network Systems Administrator in the Kern County classification system.

Qualifying experience must have been within the last eight (8) years.

Valid Class \"C\" California Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.

Full Job Description

Technology Services Supervisor

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Growth Mindset

We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which an immediate appointment will be made at the Information Technology Services Department. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.