The County of Yuba is recruiting for the position of IT Project Manager in the Information Technology Division of the Administrative Services Department. Under general direction, provides related application configuration and support, and oversees the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of systems and technology solutions. This role concentrates on County strategies and department goals using a combination of business and technical knowledge; the position also involves planning, directing, and coordinating activities related to project implementation or administration; participates in the conceptual development of projects, and oversees their organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Additionally, the role coordinates project activities with other County staff, associated agencies, and contractors as appropriate, and may oversee the work of staff assigned to project. This broad classification manages mid- to large-scale projects that are largely analytical, programmatic, and/or financial in nature, ensuring that business partners' technological and strategic needs are effectively met and aligned and performs related work as assigned. This is the project management classification in the Information Technology series. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

MINIMUM: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and two years of recent project management or systems implementation and administration experience.

Relevant experience involving systems implementation and administration that demonstrate the ability to perform project management may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.Possession of one or more approved information technology certification, or completion of other approved information technology training may be substituted for some or all of the required education.              

PREFERRED:  In addition to the minimum, a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or Information Technology, a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, and additional experience as previously defined.

Licenses and Certification:

• The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver’s license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment.
• Depending upon assignment, certification pertaining to the information technology used by the appointing authority may be required.
• Prior to completion of probationary period possess a Project Management Institute (PMI) Certificate for Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent as determined by the appointing authority; or six college units of project management coursework; or 20 hours of continuing education in project management in the last five years and every five year period on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain professional development and continuing education to keep up-to-date with emerging technology.

Special Requirements:

• Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which may include Live Scan fingerprinting and credit check prior to hire.
• DMV printout prior to hire.
• Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

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HIRING RANGE: $7,046-$7,751/MONTHLY+BENEFITS