The Information Technology Manager is responsible for managing, developing and mentoring the IT staff of 7 people, along with overseeing all aspects of the Information Technology department including operation, coordination, and integration of all Judiciary and local applications.
The Information Technology Manager is responsible for managing, developing and mentoring the IT staff of 7 people, along with overseeing all aspects of the Information Technology department including operation, coordination, and integration of all Judiciary and local applications.
Commensurate with qualifications and in accordance with the Guide to Judiciary Policy. *Recruitment and/or Relocation bonus may be available.
This job is open until filled. May work in San Francisco, Oakland, or San Jose.
The Information Technology Manager ensures compliance with the appropriate guidelines, policies, and approved internal controls. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership and management skills and is proficient in relevant aspects of information technology.
Responsibilities
Oversees the administration, operation, back-up, and support of automation, including networking, servers (Linux, Windows, VMware), remote access, desktop computers and applications, hardware, websites, courtroom technologies, audio-video systems, telephones, mobile devices and any new and emerging technologies.
Oversees the daily operation of the department including analyzing workflow, establishing priorities and setting deadlines. Manage, develop and mentor staff.
Plan, manage and coordinate the IT budget, expenditures, and property and equipment procurement activities in consultation with senior management. Develops an annual spending plan consistent with the short and long range goals.
Allocates resources to support the cyclical replacement and maintenance of all systems. Maintains oversight of unit's automation equipment and property inventory.
Develop and implement both short and long-range automation improvement plans including anticipation of future requirements and problems.
Recommends new services and products. Remains current regarding emerging technologies and how they interface with systems.
Manage the information technology Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and ensure annual testing and plan updates.
Meets regularly with managers, Judges IT Committee, court unit executives and vendors to determine IT needs, provide recommendations and maintain relationships.
Travels to the divisional offices.
Performs other duties as assigned.
No civil service test is required for this position.
All employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19. Vaccinated means that two weeks have passed after receiving the second dose of a two-dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) or a single dose of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine. New employees must provide proof of vaccination at least one week before their start date (see General Order 43, COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and Court Vaccination and Testing Policy).
Applicants who are non-United States citizens must meet the requirements for federal employment. Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense.
As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will be hired provisionally pending the successful completion of a required ten-year background investigation and a favorable suitability determination. The position is subject to the mandatory electronic direct deposit of salary payment (i.e. Direct Deposit). All court employees are at will, and therefore the selected candidate may be removed from this position at any time if the selected candidate fails to perform at a satisfactory level. In addition, employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of three years of progressively responsible administrative, technical, professional, supervisory or managerial experience. Must have project planning and management experience.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Please read the "Qualifications" section.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Please read the "How to Apply" section.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply by emailing the following to jobs@canb.uscourts.gov
The email subject line should reference Information Technology Manager position.
Only applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted by the Court.
The court may close this announcement at any time, and it is therefore recommended that applications be submitted as soon as possible. Applicants selected for the initial interview will be required to submit three professional references.
The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the job announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the closing date, if a closing date is shown, any of which action may occur without any prior written notice. The court will only communicate with those qualified applicants who are selected for interview. If you are not notified, another applicant was selected.
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