Health Services Information Technology Project Manager at County of Contra Costa

The PositionBargaining Unit: Local 21 Non-Supervisory ManagementWhy Join Contra Costa CountyContra Costa County was incorporated in 1850 as one of the original 27 counties of the State of California. It is one of nine counties in the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Area and covers approximately 733 square miles extending from the northeastern shore of San Francisco Bay easterly about 50 miles to San Joaquin County. The County has one of the States most heterogeneous populations rich in ethnic cultural and socioeconomic diversity. With a current population more than 1.1 million Contra Costa County is the ninth most populous county in California. Selected candidates should expect to work out of CCHS facilities in Martinez or Concord.Contra Costa Health includes a Health Plan Public Health Hazardous Materials Environmental Health Housing Homeless and Health a Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health Emergency Management Services and a full complement of ambulatory care sites including school-based services.Contra Costa County Health is offering two excellent employment opportunities for full-time Health Services Information Technology Project Manager positions assigned primarily to the Health Services Information Technology Unit located in Martinez CA or Concord CA.We are looking for someone who:Is a joyful collaborator who is articulate both verbally and in writing and communicates clearly and professionally with staff providers and vendor community and works well in a teamIs a passionate steward who shows initiative and follow-throughIs a responsible innovator who effectively analyzes and prioritizes situations as they arise during the day responding to urgent requests in a timely manner in an atmosphere with competing demandsAcknowledges and respects cultural and linguistic differences of diverse populationsDemonstrates empathy in handling customer needs and builds a trusting rapport with customersExcels at troubleshootingWhat you will typically be responsible for:Overseeing project delivery from discovery to closureEnsuring project governance is established and that communication occurs effectively to all levels of the organizationProviding cadenced project status updatesCreating and using standard project artifacts (Charter RAID etc.)Ensuring that all resources assigned to the project are meeting timelines escalating when appropriateAdhering to documented project phase gatesSupporting organization use of Agile/associated work tracking platformsA few reasons you might love this job:Your work will impact the lives health and wellbeing of all residents (with a focus on the diverse marginalized communities) and businesses in Contra Costa CountyProfessional development funds are available for each employeeOffices are in the central part of the CountyThe team you would work with is full of people passionate about their jobs constantly innovating and joyful collaboratorsOffers a generous benefits packageA few challenges you might face in this job:Multiple divisions/stakeholders within project may have different prioritiesShared resources across projectsAdapting to new and ever-changing technology.Competencies Required:Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information propositions and claimsDelivering Results:Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge analyzing problems and calculating risksProfessional & Technical Expertise:Applying technical subject matter to the jobUsing Technology:Working with electronic hardware and software applicationsAction & Results Focused(Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishmentAdaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requiresSelf-Management: Showing personal organization self-discipline and dependabilityInforming:Proactively obtaining and sharing informationOral Communication:Engaging effectively in dialogueWriting:Communicating effectively in writingBuilding & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationshipsInvolving Others(Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input contribution and shared responsibility for outcomesTeamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goalsProject Management:Ensuring that projects are on-time on-budget and achieve their objectivesTo read the complete job description please visit the website: eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting Business Administration Public Administration Health Care Administration Computer Science Management Information Systems or a closely related field.Experience: Five (5) years of full-time or its equivalent experience as a project manager or health systems analyst leading and managing projects including (2) two years in a health care information systems environment working with end users to extract document and optimize data flow implement systems and support applications and databases.Substitution for Education: One (1) additional year of qualifying experience noted above may be substituted for the required academic major.Certification: Possession of a current PMP (Project Management Professional) certification issued by Project Management Institute.Selection Process1. Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.2. Online Interview Assessment: Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online on-demand interview. The interview will measure candidates competencies as they relate to the job and will be rated by subject matter the interview candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies as well as an overall passing score of 70% or higher. These may include but are not limited to the competencies listed above. (Weighted 100%).The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.For recruitment questions please contact Health Services Personnel Recruitment Team at. For any technical issues please contact the GovernmentJobs applicant support team for assistance at 1-.CONVICTION HISTORYAfter you receive a conditional job offer you will be fingerprinted and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.DISASTER SERVICE WORKERAll Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin ethnicity age disability sexual orientation gender gender identify gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition genetic information military or veteran status or other protected category under the law.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Business Process,SQL,Active Directory,Information Technology,Database,Information Security,Infrastructure,ITIL,Project Management,Internet,ERP,Backup,Setup,hardware,Technical Support Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 127648 - 171061