CAREER DESCRIPTION

THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY:
The County of Orange, District Attorney (OCDA) represents the People of the State of California in criminal and civil proceedings, serves the court and criminal justice system, and the Orange County Grand Jury. The mission of the Office of the District Attorney is to enhance public safety and welfare and to protect and respect crime victims and to create security in the community through the vigorous enforcement of criminal and civil laws in a just, honest, efficient, and ethical manner. The Office consists of three major divisions: Legal, Investigative Bureau, and Administration.

THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Office of the District Attorney (OCDA) has an opportunity for an experienced, innovative, results-oriented Technology Services Deputy Director who will lead a team of IT professionals to support OCDA initiatives and business functions. The position requires an IT professional who will have extensive experience in managing technology teams that develop vision and goals for the office and implement business solutions, as well as experience in successfully collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders. In addition to supporting over 800 employees, the Technology Services Deputy Director will facilitate communication and collaboration with criminal justice partners, including police departments, Probation Department, Public Defender's Office and Superior Court.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The Technology Services Deputy Director will possess a thorough understanding of all facets of IT in a law enforcement environment and how they impact operational planning and program implementation in meeting user requirements and service delivery needs for the OCDA. In addition to possessing an uncompromising commitment to service in the best interest of the public, this position requires considerable education, technical expertise and experience in strategic and tactical IT planning. Experience must include extensive background directly related to the position description and the competencies and attributes noted below. In addition to the education and experience requirements, the ideal candidate must possess the following core competencies consistent with the position's level and assignment:

• Develops, implements, and evaluates technology services, programs, initiatives, large-scale projects, and operations for one or multiple technology units performing the following functions: server and storage management; network infrastructure and voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) design and management; surveillance system management; service desk management and end user support and training; business relationship management; business analysis; stakeholder communication; enterprise resource planning system design and management; communications system planning and maintenance; information security management and risk management; business continuity planning and disaster recovery; and database design and management.
  
• As assigned, oversees technology services for County functions, including services to various County agencies/departments, accounting, and finance; plans and evaluates system-wide procedures, policies, strategies, and goals; maintains, updates, and ensures procedural compliance for programs and projects; and plans and implements process improvements.
  
• Develops, administers, and oversees budgets; oversees procurement activities; reviews and approves budget requests and transactions; identifies funding opportunities; researches and analyzes financial information; makes resource allocation decisions and recommendations; and ensures adherence to budgetary and other applicable requirements, policies, and procedures.
  
• Oversees the preparation of and/or prepares, reviews, designs, and/or maintains program, project, and operations reports, records, plans, grant documents, request for proposals, contracts, and other documents; coordinates the research and analysis of department-wide policy and related information; and makes recommendations to higher-level staff.
  
• Coordinates with County officials and staff, vendors, the public, departments, and/or external agencies; oversees training and end user support activities; develops internal and external partnerships; responds to escalated complaints and operational issues; and manages ongoing program operations and processes.
  
• Convenes, facilitates, and/or attends meetings, briefings, and presentations with internal departments, commissions, Boards, tenants, law enforcement, emergency services, security, and/or other external stakeholders; and prepares and makes presentations.
  
• Oversees and conducts performance evaluations, employee development, and hiring, discipline, and termination procedures as well as directly supervises technology operations managers, and lower-level technology management, professional, paraprofessional, and support staff, as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

One (1) year of experience as a Technology Services Assistant Deputy Director or two (2) years of experience as a Technology Services Manager, Senior or its equivalent with the County of Orange.

Or

Six (6) years of information technology programs and project operations management experience related to assignment; must include two (2) years of supervisory experience.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
The District Attorney Human Resources Department will screen all application materials for minimum qualifications. After screening, candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All candidates will be notified via e-mail of their status in the process.

Application Appraisal Panel: (Refer/Non-Refer): Application materials will be rated by a panel of job knowledge experts for those qualifications most needed to perform the duties of the job. The more qualified candidates will be referred to the next step. This is a competitive process; therefore, be thorough in your responses.

Structured Oral Interview Assessment (Weighted 100%): Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Based on the Department's needs, the recruitment process listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the recruitment process.

Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BACKGROUND SCREENING:
Candidates under consideration for hire by the District Attorney will be required to pass an extensive investigation to the satisfaction of the department.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION: Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

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EEO INFORMATION

Administrative Management *
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits - such as a variety of health plan options, sick and vacation time and paid holidays - we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as:

• Retirement: Benefits are provided through the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
  http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information.
• Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time
• Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums
• Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy
• Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy
• Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs
• 457 Defined Contribution Program

• Effective 07/01/20, management employees who are sworn Public Safety Managers receive health insurance benefits through the AOCDS Medical Benefit Plans.

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.