There is currently one full-time vacancy in the Sheriff’s Office. The candidate for this role must be willing to be based out of any location within the County.

There is currently one vacancy in the Public Health Department located in Santa Barbara. The candidate for this role may be required to travel throughout the County.

Hybrid remote schedules are offered but dependent on the needs of the hiring department.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Positions in this class support large groups of users and many different applications. Incumbents evaluate and recommend changes or additions to a department's computer systems, using a substantial knowledge of information technology systems and methods, as well as knowledge of departmental operations. Incumbents also perform specialized duties as required by the department to which they are assigned, such as administering LANs/WANs; developing Web sites; and writing database queries, designing and producing database reports, and evaluating, modifying, and maintaining departmental databases. Incumbents work with minimal technical support from other positions within the assigned department, and often serve as a department's principal contact with the County's central ICT staff, and with vendors of specialized software, related to overall systems needs, design, and operations.

Under general direction, provides technical support, training, and direction to departmental staff using computer equipment and applications on a wide area network (WAN) or large local area network (LAN); installs, tests, and resolves problems with computer hardware and software; adapts existing software to accommodate the database needs of departments; develops and maintains Intranet and Internet Web sites, and performs related duties as required.

Each Computer Systems Specialist’s duties vary from one department to another depending on the needs of the department and the nature of the work that you will be performing.

The position may require regular travel throughout the County. Candidates should be available to travel for the position based on the needs of the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Completion of training in the general principles of computerized applications, basic principles of computer programming and the use of computer applications that are similar to those currently used by the hiring department; AND a minimum of one (1) year of experience in one of the following areas:

• Providing direct technical support to others using computer equipment for office applications on a local area or wide area network, including desktop configurations; hardware and software installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting; user access and problem-solving; or
• Adapting existing database software, spreadsheets, and other programs to best meet end-user needs, or
• Developing and maintaining Internet or Intranet Web sites; OR,

2. A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Additional Qualifications for some positions:

• The ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; work in tight or awkward spaces, such as under desks, to move back and forth within and between office and equipment rooms.
• Work on weekend or off hours and be on standby during peaks/special assignments.
• Successfully complete a background check.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of appointment. Incumbents may be required to travel throughout the County.

For more information about the position and to apply visit www.sbcountyjobs.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,486.00 - $95,512.87 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person