Cloud Data Systems Manager

Description

What We Offer

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our base salary range, an employee with this position will also be eligible for the following:

• Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 5.0% for completion of a bachelor’s degree, OR 7.5% for completion of a graduate’s degree.
• Flexible Workweek - A compressed work schedule (e.g., 9/80 workweek/hybrid) may be available for some positions.
• Annual Leave Accrual - 248 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years.
• Annual Leave Redemption - Ability to “cash in” or redeem up to 100 of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours in the preceding twelve months.
• Health Plans - You are afforded an annual flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental and vision care expenses.
• Pension Plan - Participation in County’s defined pension plan, which has reciprocity with CalPERS.
• Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
• Additional Benefits - Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Wellness Program.

The Department
The Information Technology Services Department (ITSD) works with every Ventura County department/agency to provide the necessary technology infrastructure and consulting/contracting services to meet ongoing and emerging business needs, including project management, business process improvement, applications support, voice/data infrastructure, data security, threat and vulnerability/risk management, and extended staffing.

Payroll Title: Data Systems Manager

The Position
Under general direction, directs the activities related to administering computerized databases, including definition, organization, documentation, long term requirements planning, security and operational guidelines and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This classification differs from that of the Senior Data Analyst in that the latter provides installation, maintenance, and support to specific physical databases.

The Ideal Candidate
An ideal candidate will have 3 or more years of on-premise and 3 or more years of Cloud database management experience. They would possess a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a strategic mindset.

Here’s a summarized profile:

• Technical Proficiency: Strong background in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), data storage solutions, and system architectures. Proficiency in database management, data integration, and data security is critical.
• Leadership & Management Skills: Experience leading teams and managing cloud-based projects. Ability to set clear goals, manage resources, and ensure team collaboration to meet organizational objectives.
• Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Capable of identifying issues within cloud systems, offering innovative solutions, and optimizing performance.
• Experience in Cloud Data Management: Knowledge of data governance, backup and disaster recovery, scalability, and high availability in the cloud.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong communicator who can work cross-functionally with both technical and non-technical teams, ensuring effective reporting and stakeholder alignment.
• Certifications & Education: A degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, along with cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect) would be beneficial.
• Adaptability: Comfortable with staying current on evolving technologies and adapting systems to meet changing business needs.

This candidate would play a key role in managing cloud infrastructure and ensuring the smooth functioning of data systems in a scalable, secure, and efficient manner.

The Data Systems Manager position is represented by the Management Resolution and is not eligible for overtime compensation. The position is eligible for benefits at the MB4 level.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including temporary and Fixed Term), Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies within the Information Technology Services Department. There is currently one (1) Regular, Full-time vacancy.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: Monday, March 3, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Design and implement data system architectures both on Prem and Azure Cloud.
  
• Manage and maintain database systems.
  
• Ensure data security and compliance with regulations.
  
• Perform data backups and recovery.
  
• Optimize system performance and reliability.
  
• Collaborate with IT and other departments on data initiatives.
  
• Develop policies and procedures for data management.
  
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues.
  
• Monitor system performance and make necessary improvements.
  
• Evaluate and select appropriate database technologies.
  
• Train and mentor staff on data management best practices.
  
• Analyze and report on data system metrics.
  
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers.
  
• Develop disaster recovery plans for data systems.
  
• Create and maintain documentation for data systems.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Extensive professional level experience coupled with education/training as a systems designer and programmer; database designer and modeler developing client/server applications using Unix and Windows operating systems, in a relational database environment such as MS SQL Server or DMS and using a data science programming language, such as SQL, and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) tools.

The required knowledge, skills, and abilities can also be obtained by possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Data Science, or related field AND three (3) years of system design and programming. Additional years of qualifying experience may be substituted for college education on a year-for-year basis.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 or more years of database management experience
• Ability to travel within Ventura County to conduct studies or troubleshoot.
• Ability to work long hours to resolve production problems or meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on an on-call basis.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California driver license
• Excellent written communication skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Desired

• Cloud database management experience
• AWS Certified Database - Specialty (DBS-C01)
• Or AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional
• or Azure Database Administrator (DP-300: Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure) Certifications.
• Experience in Linux environment

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of:

• Database technology (both OnPrem and Cloud), network architectures in general and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) basics, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network File System (NFS), TELNET and Local Area Network (LAN) specifically;

Thoroughly skilled in:

• Data Modeling, data repository/dictionary management, data analysis, CASE tools, Microsoft and Windows Server environments.
• Cloud database administration and management

Comprehensive ability to:

• Maintain effective relations with others.
• Analyze complex procedures and data.
• Develop logical conclusions.
• Plan, direct, and organize the work of others.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports and recommendations in written and oral form.
• Exercise independent judgement as a manager.
• Gain knowledge of client’s database and its current and potential uses

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by the County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

Note to Applicants: Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications in order to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above-referenced sections; however, it may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

INFORMATION FOR TRANSFER CANDIDATES: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying
All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying
All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the examination process.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.

NOTE: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Responses such as "See Resume" or "Refer to Resume" are not acceptable and may disqualify an applicant from further evaluation.

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%:
A job-related oral examination will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

NOTE: If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an examination will not be conducted. Instead, a score of 70% will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.

Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough post offer, pre-employment background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

For further information regarding this recruitment, please contact Crystal Zendejas by email at Crystal.Zendejas@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-7608.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

MANAGEMENT

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: MB3, MB4, MS, MT, MCC, MU

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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