What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Systems Technician/ (Working Title) IT Specialist I position at County of Colusa?
Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics
Are you passionate about technology and eager to help others solve tech challenges? Colusa County is looking for an Information Systems Technician to be an integral part of our dynamic Information Technology team! If you have experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and enhancing computer systems, this is your chance to make a real impact on our county's tech infrastructure and make a difference in the lives of our residents. To learn more about this position, please click on the job description HERE.
This recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list to fill other potential openings without reposting.
What's this Job All About?
As an Information Systems Technician for Colusa County, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our county's computer systems are running smoothly. This position involves providing technical support for county departments, troubleshooting system issues, and performing regular maintenance on hardware and software. You’ll be the go-to person for resolving tech problems and ensuring our systems stay up-to-date and secure.
You’ll need a strong technical background, good problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience in computer hardware, software, and network troubleshooting, along with an understanding of GIS software, would be a plus!
If you're ready to help Colusa County’s tech infrastructure thrive and support your community in the process, this job could be the perfect fit for you!
How do we make a difference?As part of the Information Technology team at Colusa County, we work together to ensure that the county’s technological infrastructure remains reliable, secure, and efficient. Every member of the IT department plays a crucial role in maintaining the smooth operation of all county systems, enabling our departments to serve the community with excellence. Together, as a cohesive IT team, we work to ensure that technology supports the county’s mission, contributes to the success of its departments, and helps build a better future for the people of Colusa County.
What are the benefits?
- A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
- A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into – where we work hard, but play hard, too!
- A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
- Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience
- A LIFETIME PAYCHECK(3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members) –As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
- Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you–Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
- Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.
- 457 Deferred Compensation.
- PAID vacation, PAID holidays (13), and PAID leave if you get sick.
- Vacation Parity–Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, military and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity please see our benefit summary.
Supervision & Examples of Duties
Receives direction from the Information Technology Director, department management and/or the Department Information Systems Coordinator dependent on the assignment.
Qualifications
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Equivalent to one year of experience analyzing, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting computer hardware, software and network devices, which includes working with various operating structures and database structures. (Additional qualifying experience can be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis).
For Geographic Information System (GIS) option: Experience as listed.
- Developed and produced a wide range of maps, reports, and graphic products using GIS, CAD, and other specialized software, adhering to established technical guidelines for use across County web pages and for distribution to user departments.
- Converted AutoCAD files and various other data formats into GIS-compatible layers and projects, ensuring accuracy and compatibility across systems.
- Regularly updated and maintained the County's GIS databases, following departmental policies and procedures, to ensure data accuracy and completeness. Assisted in data cleanup efforts and made necessary corrections in response to changes and integration of new datasets.
- Updated digital data layers and created corresponding, visually accurate maps to support ongoing county projects and initiatives.
- Applied principles of surveying, mapping, global positioning systems (GPS), aerial photography, and satellite imagery to enhance GIS projects.
- Proficiently utilized GIS application software, including ESRI’s ArcGIS and ArcView, to produce, analyze, and manage geographic data for a wide range of applications.
Equivalent to an Associate’s Degree or completion of an approved certificate program in computer science, information systems technology, management information systems or a related field.
License or Certificate
Requires possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Supplemental Information
The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.
- Colusa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- ALL Colusa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Colusa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102). As a designated Disaster Worker, you will be required to complete training and may be required report for work during emergencies.
- Resumes are encouraged as attachments, but the online application must be completed in full.
- Meeting the requirements does not guarantee selection in the examination process.
- The information in this job bulletin is not a contract.
- Colusa County does not reimburse travel expenses for employment applications.
- The county participates in E-Verify.
- Retirees may be subject to hiring restrictions according to Government Code Section 21221 (h) and 21224 for California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here: 2025 Benefit Summary
