Information Systems Manager II

The Position

About Contra Costa Public Works Department:

• Experienced in supervising and guiding technical teams
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Proficient at planning, delegating, prioritizing, and evaluating the work of staff and supervising
• Knowledgeable of various enterprise systems, web applications, cloud, and legacy applications
• Able to analyze business requirements and knowledgeable in the design and implementation of appropriate system solutions
• A problem solver and can analyze information processing problems and recommend solutions
• Committed to developing staff members to reach their full potential

• Providing management with adequate information for the overall department budget to prepare your group budget
• Managing and building a strong team and managing projects
• Planning, organizing the team, managing various systems, and applying change management procedures in rollouts of systems
• Working closely with the applications team and making recommendations for training to help your team provide great results that ensure projects are implemented on time and within budget
• Working with all County departments, their respective IT teams, and key organizational stakeholders, to improve Contra Costa County’s cyber readiness and response capabilities
  

• You will work with highly skilled peers and team members who are passionate about their work and care about their customers and community
• You will have the opportunity to propose innovative solutions that can be implemented to enhance productivity for the county
• You will have the opportunity to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders to manage large scale projects
• You will operate with a high level of autonomy and responsibility, and have the opportunity to grow
• You will work with a supportive management team

• Managing Security requirements for multiple enterprise systems and legacy systems
• Being efficient at managing various types of multifunctional staff with emphasis on different technology platforms and knowledge
• County’s limited resources which could cause some delay and impact timelines
• Working with multiple county department’s application security and on projects which may require consensus among stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Negotiating: Reaching mutually satisfying agreements and compromise
• Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
• Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• Managing Organizational Complexity: Maneuvering through complex political situations and functions within the organization
• Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer information systems, business administration, public administration, or closely related field.

Substitution for Education: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years and the completion of an AA degree that includes major course in computer information systems, business administration, public administration, or closely related field.

AND

Experience: Five (5) years of full-time experience performing information systems duties, two (2) years of which must have included supervisory and/or administrative responsibility in an automated information systems area for a medium to large size computer support facility.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Possession of, or willingness to obtain, the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
  
• Additional industry-recognized Information Security certifications
  
• Experience in information security incident response
  
• Security Operations Center (SOC) experience
  
• Graduate-level degree in business, information technology, or information security
  
• Experience managing or serving as a senior member of a cybersecurity team
  
• Experience developing and communicating information to executive management regarding cybersecurity issues, strategies, and status

Selection Process

• Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement and supplemental questionnaire by the final filing date.
• Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.
• Oral Interview: The oral interview will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. In the oral interview, candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the oral interview competencies, as well as an overall passing score of 70% or higher. These may include but are not limited to: Decision Making, Building & Maintaining Relationships, Coaching & Developing Others, Leadership, and Project Management. Tentatively scheduled: August 19, 2026 through August 23, 2026 (Weighted 100%)
• Final Selection Interviews: These will be scheduled by the department once the eligible list is established.