What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Software Specialist I/II position at Yolo County, CA?
DESCRIPTION
The Yolo County Innovation and Technology Services Department is seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT professional to fill two (2) regular, full-time Systems Software Specialist I/II positions. The selected candidate will be placed at either the I or II level depending on qualifications and experience. Annual salary range for each level is as follows:
- Systems Software Specialist I: $100,027.20 - $121,576.00
- Systems Software Specialist II $109,948.80 - $133,660.80
The Systems Software Specialists play a critical role in supporting the County’s enterprise technology platforms, with a strong focus on:
- Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) product support
- SharePoint Online development and administration
- Microsoft Power Apps development
- Business Intelligence (BI) / Reporting (Power BI)
- Website CMS support and maintenance
The incumbents will work closely with County departments to design, implement, and support solutions that improve business processes and data-driven decision-making. Essential duties/functions of the Systems Software Specialist positions include:
- Support and maintain various COTS products used across County departments
- Design, develop, and administer SharePoint Online sites and applications
- Build and deploy Power Apps to automate business processes
- Create and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports
- Integrate BI tools with multiple data sources and ensure data accuracy
- Support and maintain website CMS platforms
- Collaborate with ITSD staff and County departments to gather requirements and deliver solutions
- Document system configurations, enhancements, and workflows
- Provide training and technical guidance to County staff
- Participate in project planning, testing, and implementation activities
Work Schedule: These are hybrid positions. The selected candidates will work 3 days per week onsite in Woodland, CA, and up to 2 days remotely (subject to change due to County Policy or departmental needs).
THE IDEAL CANDIDATES
- Have three to five (3 - 5) years of experience in a similar role as described above
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Possess strong technical expertise in:
- SharePoint Online development and administration
- Microsoft Power Apps and workflow automation
- Business Intelligence/Data Warehousing/Data Analytics and Reporting (Power BI, SQL, ETL)
- Website CMS platforms (CivicPlus, Granicus)
- Demonstrate excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
- Can work independently and as part of a team
- are detail-oriented and organized
- Stay current with technology trends and best practices
How To Apply
Interested applicants should review the full details of this job announcements then submit a County of Yolo online employment application, attach a detailed resume, and submit responses to the required supplemental questions, by the listed closing date. For additional important and detailed information, see the Application & Selection Process section of this job announcement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Click on the general job class specification link below to review the full description for this position.
- Systems Software Specialist I
- Systems Software Specialist II
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
The minimum qualifications required for a candidate to proceed in the selection process of this recruitment are as follows:
Experience: Three (3) years of experience configuring, installing, upgrading, maintaining, diagnosing, analyzing and resolving problems relating to network software and hardware systems.-
Background Requirements: Incumbents in this class may have access to Federal Tax Information and are subject to confidentiality and safeguarding requirements of Internal Revenue Code 6103(p)(4). As such, an individual selected for this position is subject to a thorough background investigation as stipulated in Section 5.1.1 of Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, which includes the following:
- Review of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint results;
- Check of local law enforcement agencies where the subject has lived, worked and/or attended school within the last five (5) years and, if applicable, of the appropriate agency for any identified arrests; and
- Verification of an employee's eligibility to work in the United States.
- License: Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Incomplete applications will be disqualified. A detailed resume should be included with your application; however, it WILL NOT substitute for the information requested on the application. Applicants are required to submit a complete application and should ensure that relevant information to be considered in the screening for minimum qualifications step and beyond, is included within the online application system fields. Additionally, responses to the supplemental questions must be included with your submission, as detailed below.
Supplemental Questions: Supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding an candidate’s experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other supplemental question responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
Attachments may be submitted through the following methods:
- By uploading and attaching to the online application
- By e-mail to jobs@yolocounty.gov
- By fax to (530) 666-8049
- By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Selection Process
The following is a tentative schedule of steps that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and any listed dates, may change with or without notice.
- Screen for Minimum Qualifications
- Screen for Best Qualified, if applicable
- Department Selection Interviews
- Reference Checks
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Conditional Job Offer, pending Pre-Employment Exams
- Drug & Alcohol Screen
- Department of Justice LiveScan
- Background Requirements
- Confirmed Job Offer
- Estimated Start Date: February 2026
Screening for Best Qualified: If applicable, an applicant’s education, training, experience, and responses to the supplemental questions will be evaluated to determine applicant ranking and those that are best qualified to be place on an eligible list for the job class. The active eligible list that is established from this recruitment will be used to fill these two open positions and future vacancies.
Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.gov or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
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Salary : $100,027 - $121,576
