IT Division Chief - Public Safety Communications*

The Job

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This position offers full benefits and a c ompetitive salary range of

$131,123.20 - $187,907.20 Annually DOQ

3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 2025 & 2026**
Bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5%, up to Step 16

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option that provides a wage differential of 4% above the base salary rate with modified benefits.

MBO SALARY

$ 132,387.84 - $189,734.27 Annually DOQ

The Innovation and Technology Department (ITD) is recruiting for an IT Division Chief for the Public Safety Communications Division. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the business unit responsible for the delivery of the County's emergency LMR/800 MHz radio system and microwave transport program. Duties include providing management oversight and direction; conferring with staff on operational matters; serving as a technical advisor; resolving personnel issues; developing and implementing policies and procedures for long range network plans and daily operations; reviewing network integrity, security and efficiency; evaluating and making recommendations for improvements or enhancements; making formal presentations to large groups, including governing or managing boards in public or private meetings; keeping abreast of technological changes; research and conduct cost-benefit analysis of new technologies and making recommendations for acquisition of new hardware and software; recommending training courses for staff; coordinate with FCC, Public Utilities, public safety agencies and other customers; interfacing with customers to resolve service issues and concerns to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction; and develop the annual Division budget and periodic review of budget status.

*Official Job Title: IT Division Chief. For a more comprehensive listing of job duties for this classification, please refer to the IT Division Chief job description.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Innovation and Technology Department is County of San Bernardino’s primary technology service provider entrusted with managing and safeguarding the County’s enterprise mission critical systems and infrastructure. It is our goal to empower the County through innovation and enterprise solutions that promote progress through technology and provide transparency and mobility that enable staff to focus on addressing and resolving issues toward the progress of the County’s mission, ensuring continued success.

IMPRESSIVE BENEFITS!!
This position offers lucrative County benefits and retirement package, including generous county-paid retirement matching! The incumbent also may qualify for retirement reciprocity gained from another public agency.
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Traditional Benefits Option

Modified Benefits Option

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment.

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license is required at time of appointment and maintained throughout duration of employment. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and show proof of automobile liability insurance. Mileage reimbursement is available.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

**Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates MUST possess experience and education as detailed in ALL of the following areas*:

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of experience, within the past six (6) years, proven Land Mobile Radio or Microwave Transport project management experience including scope and requirements definition, problem solving and process improvements, leading distributed teams in complex environments such as on-premises, cloud, or hybrid, experience with large-scale implementation projects utilizing industry standard development and service delivery methodologies.

Candidates must possess working knowledge of the following technologies:

• Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Systems: Knowledge of LMR/800 MHz radio systems is crucial, as the role involves managing the County’s emergency radio system
• Microwave Transport Systems: Experience with microwave transport technology for communication networks.

SUPERVISORY/LEAD EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years leading staff engaged in performing systems and/or network management in an enterprise environment related to Land Mobile Radio or Microwave Transport . Experience must include primary responsibility for assigning/reviewing work and preparing performance evaluations.

EDUCATION: A Bachelor's degree* or higher in computer science, information technology, or a closely related field.

*Substitution: Two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Candidates are encouraged to complete and submit their application as soon as possible. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and supplemental questionnaire.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications ; resumes will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.

Exempt Unit-Group C

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 11/1/2024 12:00 AM Pacific

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