Information Systems Programmer Analyst III (AI Specialty)

Job Description:

Information Systems Programmer Analyst III (AI Specialty)

Description

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Local 21 - Supervisory Management

Why join the Contra Costa County Department of Information Technology?
The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is at the forefront of driving technological excellence and innovation throughout the County. Our mission is to provide essential technology services that power a wide array of IT initiatives, ensuring seamless networking, robust communications, enhanced security, efficient hardware support, and streamlined application services. Dedicated to serving the needs of our community, DoIT plays a crucial role in empowering the County to achieve its goals through strategic technology implementation.

As an Information Systems Programmer and Analyst with an emerging technology / artificial intelligence (AI) focus, you are a key member of the team responsible for ensuring the trustworthy, safe, and effective usage of AI systems across the County.

Why choose us? At DoIT, we offer more than just a job - we offer an opportunity to be part of something bigger. Join us and be at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology tools and systems that will empower you to shape a smarter, more connected future.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Aware of the challenges associated with artificial intelligence implementations within local government organizations
• Comfortable working with a wide range of organizational stakeholders to develop and implement standards and procedures
• Ready to guide the organization’s approach to risk assessments and mitigations for AI systems
• Experienced with machine learning and artificial intelligence
• Possesses a strong understanding of AI application implementations in business contexts, with expertise in data governance management

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Developing standards and procedures for evaluating AI use cases
• Providing training and technical expertise to other information systems staff regarding AI and other emerging technologies
• Assisting with the oversight of the execution of the County’s AI strategy
• Working with stakeholders across the organization to prioritize and implement effective AI solutions in a safe manner
• Presenting to executive stakeholders on the status of AI within the organization

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be part of the team delivering trustworthy and efficient AI solutions to deliver County services to the community
• You will have the opportunity to solve wicked problems
• You will help build the foundation of the County’s AI strategy

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Matching technology with the realities of service delivery in a local government environment
• Using your significant technical expertise to educate a wide range of IT and business stakeholders
• Learning how to operate effectively within a government environment

Competencies Required:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Visionary Leadership: Taking a long-term view and building a shared vision with others; acting as a catalyst for organizational change
• Business Process Analysis: Defining, assessing, and improving operational processes and workflow
• Managing & Facilitating Change: Addressing key factors that influence successful organizational change
• Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives

To read the complete job description, please visit the website, www.cccounty.us/hr .

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in computer science or information processing or closely related field.

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time or its equivalent experience performing software applications programming or systems analysis.

Substitution for Education: Additional-qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Training in machine learning and artificial intelligence
• Experience working with GovAI standards and other federal/state/local machine learning / artificial intelligence initiatives
• Information security experience within a large organization
• Software engineering experience within a large organization

Selection Process

Application Filing and Evaluation: 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. Training and Experience Questionnaire: Candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire at the time of filing. The responses to the training and experience questions on the supplemental questionnaire will be used to evaluate candidates r elevant education, training and/or experience as it relates to the Information Systems Programmer and Analyst III classification. (Weighted 100%)
Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment specific questions, please contact Angelica Tran at Angelica.Tran@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After 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 WORKER

All 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 OPPORTUNITY

It 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 identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 8/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$105,758.51 - $128,550.11 Annually