San Diego Association of Governments - SANDAG

Role The Director of ARJIS will plan, direct, manage, and oversee the activities and operations of the Automated Regional Justice Information System; coordinate activities with stakeholders and member agencies; and provide highly responsible and complex management support to the Executive Director and Senior Leadership Team. Overview of Automated Regional Justice Information System (ARJIS) The ARJIS team develops and maintains a complex, multi-agency information network that allows real-time law enforcement applications and data to be shared among local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies. Data sharing improves the effectiveness of the regional criminal justice system with the ultimate goal to improve the quality of life for residents in the region. The focus is on the development, implementation, and management of the ARJIS Enterprise System, a suite of tools such as mapping applications, real time officer notifications, and reporting systems. The team works in a 24/7 business operations environment and provides on-call, after hours support when required. Job Responsibilities Direct and oversee ARJIS programs, projects, services, and activities; manage ARJIS system and network security; ensure adherance to DOJ/FBI procedures and security regulations. Direct, plan, manage, and coordinate the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; ensure appropriate resources and staffing levels; allocate resources accordingly. Select, supervise, mentor, train, and provide career development opportunities for managers and other employees in the department; identify and resolve problems; recommend staff training and development programs. Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; implement changes. Direct and oversee the development of the ARJIS department’s portion of the annual SANDAG Program Budget; forecast additional funds needed for staffing, resources, equipment, and/or supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; direct the preparation and implementation of budgetary adjustments as necessary. Prepare and present written, oral, and visual reports, as well as represent the department to the Board of Directors, Policy Advisory and Stakeholder Committees, elected officials, outside agencies and organizations, and/or community groups; build on current relationships and identify new partnerships; provide leadership to establish new trends and innovations in the public safety field; respond to, negotiate, and resilve sensitive, significant, and controversial issues. Provide staff support to and participation in the Public Safety Committee and assume full responsibility for the Chiefs’/Sheriffs’ Management Committee and other ARJIS technical and user committees. Oversee and manage enhancements to existing public safety applications and new projects, including crime and predictive analysis tools, mapping dashboards, regional sex offender registry, and other tactical and investigative tools. Develop and maintain partnerships that result in enhancing the ARJIS test bed and encourage grant opportunities; serve as the point of contact for grant providers on projects. Conduct a variety of operational studies, investigations, audits, and reviews; recommend modifications to programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate. Provide assistance to the Executive Director and Senior Leadership Team. Experience and Qualifications Numerous factors contribute to an individual’s ability to be successful in any given role. For this position, we are searching for a candidate who has a broad range of public safety IT experience, knowledge of industry best practices as it relates to cybersecurity and compliance with Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) policy, and experience facilitating and supporting a connected officer environment that involves mobile devices. The minimum education, training, and experience qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in public safety, criminology, information technology, or a related field and at least eight years of experience with public safety and/or information technology programs, including four years of supervisory and management experience. Demonstrated knowledge and experience providing professional leadership and direction, management, and administrative expertise for a comprehensive program. Demonstrated experience managing the operations, maintenance, and implementation of the department objectives, including the creation, adoption, and administration of standard operating procedures and policies. Experience supervising and evaluating the work of management, supervisory, professional, technical, operational, and administrative support personnel; experience evaluating internal business processes and balancing workload with staff resources. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of budget preparation and control; ability to prepare and administer large budgets; demonstrated ability to meet program and project goals in a timely manner and within budget. Demonstrated experience with all aspects of contract and grant management; demonstrated ability to enhance program funding and grant opportunities through partnerships. Demonstrated understanding and ability to interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to agency programs, activities, and projects. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain credible working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including agency and other government officials, public safety employees, and community groups; ability to gain cooperation and consensus through discussion and persuasion Outstanding, clear written and oral communication and presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences with diverse viewpoints such as management, public safety agencies, Boards, and community groups. Ability to exercise discretion and political acumen, in dealing with complex, sensitive, and confidential issues regarding and conflicting agendas and positions. The final candidate selected for this position must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check in compliance with the FBI and the California Department of Justice requirements and a credit history check.  Periodic re-checking of criminal background and credit history will be a condition of employment. The selected candidate can anticipate a driving record check upon hire, and approximately annually thereafter. The results of the check may determine whether the selected candidate will be permitted to drive for SANDAG business. Benefits and Salary Our benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Retirement and financial security benefits are provided through a pension plan and contribution to the SANDAG deferred compensation program. SANDAG offers flexible work schedules and employees are provided with paid time off and paid holidays. In addition to the benefits provided to all employees, this position is eligible for several enhanced benefits which include a Management Benefit valued at 2.5% of salary that can be applied towards time off, health premiums, or deferred compensation, access to an Executive Health Program, and paid parking. This position is being offered as an At-Will, employment contract opportunity. Careers at SANDAG A job at SANDAG is guaranteed to engage your mind, expand your skills, and enhance your professional development. We are committed to hiring talented individuals who are dedicated to working on important issues and enthusiastic about making significant contributions that improve the lives of people in the San Diego region. How to Apply We encourage interested candidates to apply for this position by completing a SANDAG Employment Application. Resumes, cover letters, and work samples may be submitted but are not a substitute for the Application. The Employment Application can be downloaded from the SANDAG website or requested by emailing hr@sandag.org or calling (619) 699-1900. Completed applications can be submitted via email, fax, or regular mail. See our Careers / How to Apply webpage for additional information. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), SANDAG will accommodate persons who require assistance in order to apply for a position at SANDAG. Applicants requiring an accommodation due to a disability during any stage of the recruitment and selection process, including requesting this document and related application materials in an alternative format, should make their needs known by contacting Human Resources at hr@sandag.org , (619) 699-1900, (619) 699-1904 (TTY), or fax (619) 699-6905. Further Information In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, applicants hired by SANDAG must show acceptable proof of identity and evidence of authorization to work in the United States.   SANDAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Role This position will manage and oversee the ARJIS applications, coordinate project teams, and provide staff support to the Business Working Group, Mobile Working Group, Public Safety Committee and Chiefs & Sheriff's Management Committee. This position also will consult with ARJIS members and other users to develop regional technical solutions that support the ARJIS strategic plan, create detailed project plans and proposals, develop project risk assessments and user requirements, determine technical feasibility, and implement new public safety applications. The work will primarily be performed during normal business hours and may involve responding to issues after hours or on weekends in a 24/7 business operations environment. Overview of Automated Regional Justice Information System (ARJIS) The ARJIS team develops and maintains a complex, multi-agency information network that allows real-time law enforcement applications and data to be shared among local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies. Data sharing improves the effectiveness of the regional criminal justice system with the ultimate goal to improve the quality of life for residents in the region. The focus is on the development, implementation, and management of the ARJIS Enterprise System, a suite of tools such as mapping applications, real time officer notifications, and reporting systems. Job Responsibilities •Provide leadership, management, and technical expertise related to the architecture, implementation, maintenance, and documentation of ARJIS software applications and databases; lead efforts to expand and enhance the ARJIS mobile technology offerings; evaluate new and improved technologies. •Manage the implementation and operation of applications for collecting, compiling, integrating, and disseminating public safety information; collaborate with ARJIS members, users, and vendors to develop user requirements, design specifications, and identify project deliverables. •Coordinate the integration of various public safety information systems including development of interagency interfaces; develop and maintain effective relationships with public safety employees, project partners, consultants, and vendors. •Supervise, mentor, train, and support career development for a team of technical employees; oversee and coordinate projects assigned to the group; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; foster an environment of collaboration, transparency, accountability, & teamwork. •Create project plans, ensure projects progress on schedule, within budget, and at a consistently high level of quality. •Oversee the use of programming languages, database tools, or other technologies to streamline workflows; coordinate accurate and thorough documentation of systems, applications and databases; add functionality to existing or new resources, and address business needs. •Evaluate emerging technologies in the areas of GIS, computer programming, relational databases, and related areas for the most effective and efficient use by public safety personnel; where appropriate, add these to the suite of resources used. •Serve as lead staff advisor to ARJIS technical working groups and support other similar committees and advisory groups; prepare and present reports to various audiences; participate on boards and in professional group meetings. •Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) including scopes of work and project budgets; evaluate competitive project proposals and participate in the selection of consultants; oversee and administer contracts; identify specifications for contracted services and analyze project costs and benefits. Experience and Qualifications •Bachelor’s degree with major course work in information systems/technology, software engineering, computer programming, computer science, or a related field and at least seven years of increasingly responsible, professional programming, information technology systems, or technology program management experience, including two years of supervisory experience. •Demonstrated experience developing and managing enterprise scale information technology projects; experience monitoring project performance measures including budget, schedule, resources, and risk; experience developing technical standards, user requirements, system design, and project documentation. •Experience supervising and evaluating the work of technical employees; ability to apply excellent interpersonal skills. •Demonstrated experience in web application design and development, application maintenance, web services, XML-based data integration, and project methodology; knowledge of transactional versus multi-dimensional databases, Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) and NoSQL database. •Familiarity with software patterns & principals, coding best practices; experience with C#, JavaScript, Java, Software AG, SharePoint, Angular JS and IBM Message Queue is desirable. •Experience with all facets of IT operations, including multiple tier applications; understanding of mobile software development, mobile platforms, and mobile systems (iOS, Android, and cross-platform frameworks); experience with information exchange standards, data repository technologies, and data mining is desirable. •Experience coordinating project teams and monitoring work performance; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or Agile development experience is desirable. •Experience developing RFPs, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, consultant selection, and contract management. •Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, public safety employees and community groups. •Ability to communicate technical information effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to prepare and deliver presentations to a variety of audiences such as management, public safety agencies, Boards, and community groups. •The final candidate selected for this position must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check in compliance with the FBI and the California Department of Justice requirements.  Periodic re-checking of criminal background history will be a condition of employment. Benefits and Salary Our benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Retirement and financial security benefits are provided through a pension plan and contribution to the SANDAG deferred compensation program. SANDAG offers flexible work schedules and employees are provided with paid time off and paid holidays. This position is being offered as an At-Will, employment contract opportunity. Careers at SANDAG A job at SANDAG is guaranteed to engage your mind, expand your skills, and enhance your professional development.  We are committed to hiring talented individuals who are dedicated to working on important issues and enthusiastic about making significant contributions that improve the lives of people in the San Diego region. How to Apply We encourage interested candidates to apply for this position by completing a SANDAG Employment Application . Resumes, cover letters, and work samples may be submitted but are not a substitute for the Application. The Employment Application can be downloaded from the SANDAG website or requested by emailing hr@sandag.org or calling (619) 699-1900. Completed applications can be submitted via email, fax, or regular mail. See our Careers / How to Apply webpage for additional information. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), SANDAG will accommodate persons who require assistance in order to apply for a position at SANDAG. Applicants requiring an accommodation due to a disability during any stage of the recruitment and selection process, including requesting this document and related application materials in an alternative format, should make their needs known by contacting Human Resources at hr@sandag.org , (619) 699-1900, (619) 699-1904 (TTY), or fax (619) 699-6905. Further Information In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, applicants hired by SANDAG must show acceptable proof of identity and evidence of authorization to work in the United States. The selected candidate can anticipate a driving record check upon hire, and approximately annually thereafter. The results of the check may determine whether the selected candidate will be permitted to drive for SANDAG business.   SANDAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Role The Facilities Maintenance Coordinator will provide a variety of facilities support including performing maintenance duties and repairs of equipment, systems, and facilities that support regional tolling operations at the SR-125 Toll Operations Center and Rose Canyon Facility and provide technical assistance to the Maintenance and Facilities Supervisor. This position will be based at the Toll Operations Center in Otay Mesa, CA; the work will primarily be performed during normal business hours and may involve responding to facilities issues after hours or on weekends. Job Responsibilities Provide troubleshooting and perform installation, preventive maintenance and repair of equipment, systems, and facilities including heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, electronic systems, pumps, generators, and compressors. Perform a variety of maintenance repair work such as carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and installation, and operate heavy equipment such as a forklift. Administer and maintain, building access card system, door keys, and various building and security systems. Coordinate various site, building, and roadway maintenance services and repairs with management, outside vendors and contractors, including HVAC, minor construction, electrical, mechanical, cleaning services, telephone lines, and inter-office moves; assist in overseeing work in progress at Toll Operations Center, Rose Canyon facility, and ramp buildings along the toll road. Assist with weekly, monthly, and annual preventative maintenance on equipment and ramp buildings along the toll road. Monitor computerized HVAC controls systems onsite or remotely.    Prepare independent cost estimates for building supplies and services; prepare estimates of time and materials needed to perform repairs and maintenance; ensure adequate materials and supplies are available; perform inventory control of maintenance equipment, tools, parts, and supplies. Review consultant invoices for accuracy; coordinate between consultants and building management to resolve billing disputes; approve and process invoices for payment; provide account coding on incoming invoices. Assist with procurement activities related to building supplies and services such as preparing procurement forms and supporting documents, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), scopes of work, and vendor/contractor selection; administer contracts and track contract usage; review the work of vendors/contractors; assist in vendor evaluation and selection. Provide administrative support for building evacuation and related safety programs and procedures; maintain emergency/disaster preparedness and recovery plans; schedule, and conduct building emergency drills. Monitor office equipment and kitchen supplies inventory; coordinate the purchase of office and kitchen equipment, supplies, and services. Participate in equipment and facility maintenance activities with other teams; provide information and assistance regarding maintenance programs and services; respond to routine questions and concerns; provide assistance to help resolve problems. Serve as main point of contact for facilities-related issues that arise during business and after hours. Experience and Qualifications The minimum education, training, and experience qualifications include a high school diploma, or equivalent, supplemented by specialized training or college level coursework in building systems management or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience in building maintenance and repair, or as a journeyperson in a related trade, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems. Possession of a Plumber, Electrician, HVAC, or General Building Contractor Certification/License is required. Facility Management Professional (FMP) and/or Certified Facility Manager (CFM) is desirable. Demonstrated experience performing installation, preventive maintenance and repair of equipment, systems, and facilities including heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, electronic systems, pumps, generators, and compressors. Experience performing building and facilities maintenance; knowledge of materials, methods, practice, and equipment used in building maintenance and repair work such as heating and air conditioning equipment and janitorial materials/tools; knowledge of safety practices applicable to building trade work. Demonstrated ability to perform effective troubleshooting, anticipate and diagnose problems, identify possible solutions, and resolve the problem or recommend the most appropriate solution. Ability to prepare independent cost estimates, RFPs, scopes of work, and contracts; ability to evaluate proposals and participate in the selection of vendors. Knowledge of methods and procedures required for the maintenance and repair of facilities, and fixtures, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, and mechanical and electrical work; knowledge of tools and equipment used in the electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC trades. Experience operating a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and efficient manner. Knowledge of facility maintenance hazards and safety precautions, including applicable OSHA standards. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with co-workers; ability to read, understand, interpret, and explain services, policies, and standard operating procedures related to facility and equipment maintenance, safety, and building and construction plans, including blueprints and schematics; ability to apply them to specific situations. A working knowledge of the Windows operating system; experience using the Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook). Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of business including other employees, vendors, consultants, contractors, and the public. Demonstrated ability to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting heavy items, standing for extended periods of time, bending, climbing, or walking, indoors or outdoors; the final candidate can anticipate a pre-employment physical where the ability to move 50-pound boxes and other heavy items must be demonstrated. Possession of a valid California driver’s license or the ability to obtain one. The final candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment driving record check, and annual driving record checks will be a condition of employment. The candidate selected for this position must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check; periodic re-checking of criminal background will be a condition of employment. Benefits and Salary Our benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Retirement and financial security benefits are provided through a pension plan and deferred compensation program. SANDAG offers flexible work schedules and employees are provided with paid time off and paid holidays. Careers at SANDAG A job at SANDAG is guaranteed to engage your mind, expand your skills, and enhance your professional development. We are committed to hiring talented individuals who are dedicated to working on important issues and enthusiastic about making significant contributions that improve the lives of people in the San Diego region. How to Apply We encourage interested candidates to apply for this position by completing a SANDAG Employment Application . Resumes, cover letters, and work samples may be submitted but are not a substitute for the Application. The Employment Application  can be downloaded from the SANDAG website or requested by emailing hr@sandag.org or calling (619) 699-1900. Completed applications can be submitted via email, fax, regular mail, or delivered by hand. See our Careers / How to Apply webpage for additional information. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), SANDAG will accommodate persons who require assistance in order to apply for a position at SANDAG. Applicants requiring an accommodation due to a disability during any stage of the recruitment and selection process, including requesting this document and related application materials in an alternative format, should make their needs known by contacting Human Resources at hr@sandag.org , (619) 699-1900, (619) 699-1904 (TTY), or fax (619) 699-6905. Further Information In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, applicants hired by SANDAG must show acceptable proof of identity and evidence of authorization to work in the United States. SANDAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer