Salary : $50,362.00 - $61,230.00 Annually

Location : Fresno County, CA

Job Type: Permanent

Job Number: 24-0121

Department: Internal Services

Opening Date: 05/29/2024

Closing Date: 6/7/2024 4:00 PM Pacific

Position Description

Scheduled Salary Increases:

Step 6 effective 7/8/24 ($50,362 - $64,298 Annually)
3% effective 12/9/24 ($51,870 - $66,222 Annually)

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY

The Fresno County Department of Internal Services has an exciting career opportunity for dynamic and experienced information technology (IT) professionals interested in a position as an Information Technology Analyst I - Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) .

The Information Technology Analyst I - Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) will perform a broad range of duties which includes developing, implementing, and assessing software compliance and governance, conducting risk assessments and vulnerability analyses, managing and maintaining documentation of exceptions to standards, performing audits and investigations, and identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risk, including documenting, prioritizing, and accepting risk.

Please note : The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

As a condition of employment, candidates may be required to undergo and pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph examination. These investigations may include employment/credit histories, verification of education, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Samples of Duties

Develops, implements, and assesses software compliance and governance.
Conducts risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.
Manages and maintains documentation of exceptions to standards.
Performs audits and investigations.
Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates risk, including documentation, prioritization, and acceptance of risk.
Reports identified, assessed, and/or mitigated risks to leadership on a regular basis.
Translates security analysis, audit results, and compliance guidelines into clear and actionable plans.
Assists in the development and implementation of County IT governance policies and procedures.
Develops and refines policies to remain current and enforceable with changing technology.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Common security and privacy frameworks and regulations (e.g. ISO, NIST, CIS, HIPAA, PCI, DSS);
Standard information systems risk assessment principals, methodologies, and techniques;
Incident response management;
Updates to software compliance and governance standards.

Skills/Abilities to:

Identify and assess the severity and potential impacts of risks and communicate findings;
Apply security controls to computer software and hardware;
Effectively communicate security and risk-related information to stakeholders verbally and in writing;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organization levels.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience : Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience in a cybersecurity, IT audit, IT Compliance or GRC role conducting risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, or compliance audits.

Substitution : Possession of a valid CompTIA Security+ certification obtained or renewed within the last five (5) years may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE:

The minimum qualifications for this recruitment have been limited to candidates with an experience background related to the specific position vacancy.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline.
A completed Fresno County employment application is required (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline).
Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
Please fully list your education/work experience, including current position. Failure to list current, complete, and accurate education/work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) will result in the disqualification of your application.
If you are attempting to qualifying under the substitution option, a copy of your CompTIA Security+ certificate must be submitted with your application. You may attach a copy to your application; fax a copy to 559-455-4788, Attn: Jose Rubio; or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov Late submission of documentation will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS :

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for one of the processes listed below:

Certify Without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the Department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived and the names will be certified without an examination.
Written Examination - If required, the examination will be offered in an online format. Please indicate on the supplemental questionnaire if you have the ability to complete an online examination.

Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list, effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months) and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Fresno County Employment Application (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline)
Supplemental Questionnaire
If applicable , a CompTIA Security+ certificate. You may either attach a copy to your application; fax a copy to 559-455-4788, Attn: Jose Rubio; or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov . Late submission of documentation will not be accepted.

Please note: All required application materials must be received online only via our website by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only . An online application may be found at: .

Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions (such as the formatting of education or work experience) will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline.

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: .

Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Fresno County Human Resources of any mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices sent via U.S. mail from Human Resources are not forwarded ("Return Service" is requested, therefore mail will not be sent to a forwarding address).

For the safety of our employees the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Analyst: Jose Rubio

REGULAR, PERMANENT POSITIONS BENEFITS PACKAGE:

Health Insurance
Competitive Retirement Plan
Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year
Disability and Life Insurance
Annual Leave Plan
Employee Assistance Program

Optional benefits include:

Deferred Compensation Plan (County-sponsored tax shelter savings plan).
Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses).
Noble Credit Union - all County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking and many other services.

EXTRA-HELP POSITIONS:

Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head.

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFORMATION

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If required to take an online examination, do you have access to a computer with an internet connection that will allow you to take the examination? This examination will take approximately one (1) hour. If you marked 'no', please contact our office at (559) 600-1830 as soon as possible.

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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

County Website
LinkedIn
Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Other)
Other Website
Job Fair / Recruitment Event
Friend, Relative, and/or Current County Employee
Other

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If you answered "Other" in any of the options listed in the previous question, please let us know where you first heard about this opportunity in the space below. Otherwise, write "N/A".

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If you answered "Job Fair/Recruitment Event" in the previous question, please let us know which event you attended and heard about this opportunity in the space below. Otherwise, write "N/A".

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