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Information Technology Analyst III

Property Systems

Recruitment #18-364050-01

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Introduction

Solano County Department of Information Technology (DoIT) provides customer-oriented and convenient access to information and services through the use of technology; anytime - anywhere. The County strives for cost-effective use of technology, with interactive exchange and sharing of data within departments, with constituents, with other governments and business partners. The guiding principles of DoIT are:

• Support and facilitate access to County information for the public and its employees and to help the County conduct its business in a fast and easy manner
• Support the business goals of the County in an efficient, cost-effective manner
• Provide safe and secure systems and an integration mechanism to streamline business practices
• Provide ongoing technology training for staff
• Provide opportunities for constituents to utilize technology in their interaction with the County
• Share and exchange information using multiple channels

To learn more about the Department of Information Technology please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/doit/default.asp

The Position

The Solano County Department of Information Technology (IT) invites you to apply for the position of Information Technology Analyst III.

This challenging position works as part of a team tasked with the replacement of the Solano County Integrated Property System (S.C.I.P.S.), an internally developed COBOL and .NET application used in the assessment of property values, property tax billing and collection, and revenue distribution throughout the County of Solano. In this position, you will have the opportunity to collaborate on database and process mapping, process documentation, and application testing.

 

 

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Knowledge of various programming and database technologies.
• Knowledge of automated testing methodologies.
• Experience in legacy systems migration.
• Ability to analyze department business system needs, and provide solutions to meet. those needs through integration of existing technologies or customized solutions.
• Ability to document customer requirements and develop design specifications.
• Prepare customer instructional material and training for new or modified system functionality

 

 

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Equivalent to an Associate’s degree, preferably in information technology.

Experience: Depending upon assignment: One year of software development experience which includes problem and functional analysis of computer software applications.. Or, one year of experience in systems infrastructure support administering servers, storage, networks, security, databases, or desktops.

Note: Additional experience may substitute on a year for year basis for the educational requirement.

 

BENEFITS

Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2018 calendar year is $1,520.73 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.
Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.

The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.

Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.

Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years.

To view the benefits for a regular position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16512

 

Extra-help employees who work less than 29 hours per week do not typically receive or accrue benefits of regular employees during their period of employment. All extra-help employees accrue .034 hours of Paid Time Off for every full hour worked.

To view the benefits for an extra-help position, please visit: https://admin.solanocounty.com:4433/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16516

Selection Process

10/12/18 – Deadline to submit application and required documents.
11/1/18 – Tentative week for oral board exam for most qualified applicants.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

How to Apply

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the County's employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the of Human Resources’ office, and are due by the final filing date.

Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Questions can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Document Submittal Requirements

Transcripts are required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their transcripts by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title Information Technology Analyst III and the recruitment number 18-364050-01. If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.

Supplemental Questionnaire

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.  Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.

Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.
1

I have participated in system migration projects.
Yes No
2

Please indicate the number of years of experience developing use cases and/or test cases.
More than four (4) years
Two (2) to four (4) years
Less than two (2) years
No experience
3

Please indicate the number of years of experience working with change management.
More than four (4) years of change management experience
Two (2) to four (4) years of change management experience
Less than two (2) years of change management experience
No experience
4

Please indicate the number of system migration projects you have completed.
More than Three (3)
One (1) to Three (3)
None
5

Please indicate the number of years of experience working with Software Test Automation tools.
More than four (4) years of Software Test Automation experience
Two (2) to four (4) years of Software Test Automation experience
Less than two (2) years of Software Test Automation experience
No experience
6

I have experience with the following Software Test Automation tool: (Check all that apply)

Selenium
HPE Unified Function Testing
Test Complete
No experience with test automation tools
Other (indicate name of Software used below)
 

If checked ‘other’, please list below:
7

I have experience with the following types of functional software testing:

Unit
Integration
System
Sanity
Smoke
Regression
Beta/Acceptance
No experience with functional software testing
Other (Indicate type of testing below)
 

If checked ‘other’, please list below:
8

I have experience with the following types of non- functional software testing:

Compatibility
Component Testing
End to End
Load
Performance
Security
Static
Stress
Usability
None of the above
Other (Indicate type of testing below)
 

If checked ‘other’, please list below:

Veterans Preference Points

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

Americans With Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23215.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

Solano County

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The County of Solano offers a blend of agriculture, corporate business, cultural venues, festivals and events, and provides residents with many recreation and entertainment choices. The County is also home to Travis Air Force Base.

Solano County is centrally located and serves as a gateway to all that Northern California has to offer. The Napa Valley is less than 20 miles away, two world-class public universities (UC Berkeley and UC Davis) are 20 miles away, and both San Francisco and Sacramento are less than 40 minutes away. Day trips can also be made to South Lake Tahoe and Monterey.

With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life, Solano County is a great place to live, learn, work and play.

County Population (January 2016): 431,498


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