ABOUT THE POSITIONClark County Family Services is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Departmental Systems Coordinator position. This position is responsible for administering the department’s computer systems, including mainframe, mini-computer, network, and personal computer platforms, utilizing both generic and department-specific software. The coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for systems development, hardware and software acquisition, and may support multi-departmental application coordination. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of departmental operations, demonstrated experience with systems design and programming, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process .
In order to work at the Department of Family Services, employees must not have any qualifying offense that violates the standards required by NRS 432B.198 and/or NRS 432B.199.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation and Experience:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a closely related field AND two (2) years of full-time professional level experience in systems analysis and personal or mini-computer hardware and software acquisition in a departmental or similar environment. Additional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application.
Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written
in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.
Licensing and Certification: Specified positions may require a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment depending upon the department assigned and the number of work sites for which the individual is responsible.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES- Gathers and analyzes information regarding departmental systems and requirements and develops or modifies automated systems to fulfill these needs.
- Develops and carries out systems design projects for specific departmental applications.
- Conducts feasibility studies and develops hardware and software specifications and cost requirements.
- Coordinates departmental activities with activities of the centralized mainframe systems staff or staff of other departments; serves as liaison between the department and information systems staff.
- Develops program logic and processing steps; may code programs in COBOL or other appropriate language using structural programming techniques or may modify personal computer ASSEMBLER language and related systems utilities.
- Plans and develops test data to validate new or modified applications; designs input and output forms and documents.
- Plans and directs a client server network system.
- Installs and tests personal computers and network hardware and software; recommends system upgrades and investigates alternatives.
- Troubleshoots hardware and software problems, as needed, for departmental user staff.
- Writes program documentation and user procedures and instructions and instructs departmental staff in using hardware and software applications; conducts training programs and provided one-on-one instruction as required.
- Maintains records and prepares periodic and special reports of work performed.
- Maintains current knowledge of hardware, software and network technology and recommends upgrades to departmental management.
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
- Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
- May drive a personal, County or agency motor vehicle in the course of the work or be able to arrange for appropriate transportation in order to visit various departmental work sites and attend meetings.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSMobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for an extended period of time, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
- More Money in Your Pocket
- 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
- No Social Security Deduction
- No State Income Taxes
- Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
- Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
- Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
- 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
- Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
- Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance - Employer Paid
- AD&D - Employer Paid
- Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
- Generous Leave Accruals that include:
- 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Holiday Leave
- Other leave options
- Catastrophic Leave
- Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
- Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
- Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
- Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
- Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
- Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month
*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.
Closing Date/Time: 8/5/2025 5:01 PM Pacific