Information Technology Manager - Law and Justice

The Information Technology Manager plans, organizes and manages the work of a team of professional staff engaged in the implementation and maintenance of complex computer systems.   As part of the IT Leadership Team, this individual will participate in department wide strategy formulation of department goals, with a focus on implementing and enforcing county wide standards in the area of Law & Justice (L&J).  They will also assist key stakeholders in the business to understand the county's need for standards platforms.    

In addition to enterprise wide IT responsibilities, the role oversees the Law and Justice Departments IT needs.  L & J is comprised of: Sheriff, Probation, District Attorney, and Public/Alternate Defender Offices.  The team also supports Public Safety systems (data and communication) hosted by the Sheriff’s Office and used by all Solano Public Safety agencies.

This position is an “at-will” senior management position and is exempt from civil service; employer may end the employment relationship at any time and with or without notice and with or without cause.

Information Technology Manager – Law and Justice Division will oversee and provide guidance to the Law and Justice IT Team which consists of staff embedded in the Sheriff’s Office, Office of Probation, District Attorney’s Office, and the Public/Alternate Defender’s Office. This team includes a IT Analyst Principal who performs the duties of the Sheriff’s Technical Services Manager, and a Sr. Radio Technician (Supervising) who supports the County Public Safety Communication Infrastructure.

The Law & Justice IT Manager is expected to be a strategic partner with Law and Justice departments’ executive and senior leadership and will provide CJIS security compliance guidance for existing and new criminal justice technology solutions. They will facilitate the management of the DOIT Law & Justice data center which is housed within the Sheriff’s Office and hosts the Solano CLETS/CJIS network, the Solano Radio Core and the Solano Public Safety WAN.

This role is expected to represent the County & Sheriff technology on all countywide Public Safety data projects, such as the CJIS data WAN replacement and RIMS Collaborate Hub. They will provide the global “Solano Technology Status” to at the Monthly Commander’s Meeting, represent Solano at the Contra Costa County ARIES Regional data sharing meetings, and may attend the Statewide Data Sharing Task Force.

Ideal Candidate Statement

The ideal candidate for this position should have experience with:

•  Project Management and Business Analysis fundamentals

•  Criminal Justice data exchanges (Law Enforcement, Custody, Prosecution, Defense, Probation)  

• CJIS/FBI Security Policy and how it relates to County Law & Justice systems & technologies

• Business relationship management 

•  Leadership and Development 

•  Strategy

•  Budget/Procurement processes

Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2020 calendar year is $1,498.55 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.

Additionally, employees in this bargaining unit receive two (2) floating paid holidays per year.                                                                                                                                 

Effective July 1 of each year, 80 hours of administrative leave time off is granted.

Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years.  Employees may receive credit for prior years of service employed with California cities, counties, joint power authorities, and other special districts as approved by the Director of Human Resources and the County Administrator.

To view the benefits for a  regular position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=18137

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 Sick Time Off for every full hour worked.

To view the benefits for an extra-help position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=21216 

CULTURE OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Solano County is committed to “Invest In and For the Future” by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs:

• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Annual Education Fair
• County Mentoring Program
• Leadership Academy
• Supervisory Trainings
• Skill Development Trainings
• Self-paced learning opportunities 

A Bachelor's Degree is required for this position. All applicants are encouraged to submit either a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the date and degree conferred) by the final filing deadline.  Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or 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 Manager - Law and Justice) and the recruitment number (20-167030-01). If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.