Director of Software Applications & Development

Director of Software Applications & Development

Ventura County Community College District

Salary: $124,161.00 - $166,386.00 Annually

Job Number: 2021-02141

Location: Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA

Department: Districtwide

Closing: 9/1/2021 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Employees and Students

On August 10, the Ventura County Community College District Board of Trustees unanimously approved the policy COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Employees and Students. The policy requires that everyone who accesses in-person, on-site campus/District programs, or who participates in off-site District/college services in person will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Effective Oct. 15, the mandate allows time for unvaccinated employees, students and the public to complete two-dose vaccines. For more information, please review http://go.boarddocs.com/ca/vcccd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=C4AFEA7EB035

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Under the general direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Information Technology, provide leadership, consultation, and strategic direction for district information technology activities with regard to the planning, analysis, design, development, installation, integration, and maintenance of software applications and online systems.

The current vacancy is a full-time position (12 mos/year, 40 hrs/week) located at the District Administrative Center.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK

The District Administrative Center, centrally located in Camarillo, oversees administrative functions, and provides leadership and services to the District's three colleges.

WHO WE ARE

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work that we do within the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD). The VCCCD is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. The VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training; basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement. The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promote academic excellence. This creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its students, employees, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, the VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and committed group of faculty, staff, and administrators who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

We encourage candidates who are equity-minded to submit an application for employment. We are designated Hispanic-Serving Institutions committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The Ventura County Community College District ensures that all employees and applicants for positions will have equal opportunity for employment regardless of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

This recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill district-wide, current and upcoming, temporary and regular vacancies for the duration of the list, not to exceed one year.

Representative Duties

Plan, organize, and coordinate district information technology activities and operations with regard to application development and integration. E

Develop and execute goals, objectives, policies, and procedures in the areas of application development and integration which guide and govern practices across all district colleges and locations. E

Consult with management and various committees to facilitate the identification and prioritization of current and future administrative application needs and solutions; analyze technology needs and provide direction for software and systems acquisitions and upgrades. E

Supervise, hire, train, and evaluate information technology department staff engaged in designing, implementing, programming, and maintaining district software applications, including in-house and third-party solutions. E

Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and standards and coordinate with departments to demonstrate that applicable standards are met. E

Direct the testing, training, and evaluation of district software systems and applications. E

Manage large-scale application software implementation projects, including development, integration, testing, troubleshooting, training, and final user acceptance. E

Oversee the development, maintenance, support, and training for the district and college websites, portal, and mobile app. E

Coordinate and direct the development, implementation, and monitoring of security policies and practices for district applications. E

Chair multiple committees and working groups that provide direction and feedback on critical systems and applications. E

Develop, monitor, and maintain the unit's budget in collaboration with the Associate Vice Chancellor of Information Technology and prepare related reports; budget for ongoing upgrades and support necessary to sustain district needs and future growth. E

Oversee the operation of the district-wide help desk system used to record and assign service calls; provide direction to information technology staff on prioritizing work requests. E

Coordinate activities with software application vendors; assist the purchasing department in the acquisition of information systems software and services. E

Develop, implement, update, and ensure compliance with information technology department program plans and service unit outcomes and prepare related documentation. E

Prepare reports, documentation, and proposals pertaining to district applications and services; recommend and implement improvements to department documentation processes and standards. E

Perform other duties as assigned.

E = Essential duties

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with an emphasis in information technology, computer science, or a related field.

Experience: Four years of experience in system design, programming, testing, implementation, and user training including two years of experience supervising software development staff and managing related projects. Additional qualifying experience above and beyond that required may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Supplemental Information

EXAMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

This is an examination open to the public and current district employees seeking a promotional opportunity. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials by September 1, 2021.The examination process may consist of any of the following components: A) Evaluation of Training and Experience (T&E) = Qualifying (pass/fail) B) Technical Interview = 100% weighting on final score

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (T&E) EVALUATION:

Date Range: Thursday, September 2, 2021 - Wednesday, September 8, 2021

A T&E is an assessment by subject matter experts of training and experience, beyond the minimum requirements, that has prepared the candidate for the position as evidenced in the application materials. When completing the application and the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable), outline in detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars, workshops), and experience. Please be sure to answer every component of each supplemental question as your responses will be scored and serve as your score on the training and experience (T&E) evaluation.

The eight (8) candidates with the highest passing scores on the T&E will be invited to the technical interview.

TECHNICAL INTERVIEW DATE RANGE AND LOCATION: Date Range: Thursday, September 16, 2021 - Wednesday, September 22, 2021Location: The Technical Interview will be conducted remotely, using Zoom. In order to participate in the interview, you must have access to a computer with a camera, microphone, speakers, and a reliable connection to the internet.

The examination components and dates are subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as stated, including the possession of licenses, certifications, or other requirements, by the filing deadline in order to move forward in the recruitment process. You must attach copies of any documents that demonstrate your attainment of the minimum qualifications (e.g., unofficial transcripts, foreign transcript evaluation, copies of any required licenses, and/or certifications). Failure to submit any required documents may result in disqualification. All required documentation must be attached to your application; Human Resources staff will not upload your documents for you. The VCCCD does not accept letters of recommendation for classified positions. Please do not attempt to attach letters of recommendation to your application.

ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.

When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Duration of work experience is calculated based off a standard 40 hour full-time work week. Part-time work experience will be prorated based off a standard 40 hour full-time work week. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. When completing the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable), outline in detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars, workshops), and experience.

ELIGIBILITY LIST: Upon completion of the examination, the eligibility list will be compiled by combining the final examination score with applicable seniority and veteran's credits, if any. The candidates will be ranked according to their total score on the eligibility list. Certification will be made from the highest three ranks of the eligibility list. This eligibility list will be used to fill current vacancies for up to one year from the date of the technical interview. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: All appointments made from eligibility lists for initial appointment or for promotion, with certain exceptions, shall be probationary for a period of six (6) months or one hundred thirty (130) days of paid service, whichever is longer. Classified management, police, and designated executive classifications shall be probationary for a period of one (1) year of paid service from initial appointment or promotion. ACCOMMODATIONS: Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request in an email to https://mail.google.com/mail/?... including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

DEGREE INFORMATION:

If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications, an official copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have a foreign degree and the institution from which your degree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, foreign transcript evaluation is required if the foreign degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications. The foreign transcript evaluation must be included with your application materials. Visit the https://www.chea.org/state-lic... or the https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/hom... to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If you need your transcripts evaluated, please review the https://www.vcccd.edu/sites/de... https://get.adobe.com/reader/. If applicable, an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon hire.

For more information about the recruitment process at VCCCD, including responses to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our https://www.vcccd.edu/departments/human-resources/employment/classified-non-academic-careers.

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