Information Technology Specialist I​/II

Are you passionate about technology and enjoy helping others solve problems? Colusa County is looking for an IT Specialist I/II to join our Information Technology team. If you’re a problem-solver who enjoys working with technology, supporting others, and finding practical solutions, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work and make a meaningful impact across the County.

There is one position available that can be filled at either level, depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list for future openings without reposting.

As an Information Technology Specialist for Colusa County, you’ll help keep the technology our County relies on running smoothly, securely, and efficiently. You’ll provide technical support to County departments, troubleshoot system issues, and install, maintain, and update hardware, software, networks, and other technology systems.

You’ll work closely with the IT team, County staff, and vendors to identify problems, develop solutions, support technology projects, and meet the technology needs of departments across the County. This is a varied role where strong problem-solving, communication, customer service, and teamwork skills are important. You’ll have opportunities to work with different technologies and departments, address a variety of operational needs, and continue building your technical skills while making a visible impact and building meaningful relationships in a supportive workplace that values work-life balance.

The IT Department is led by the Assistant County Administrative Officer, who serves as the Department Head, and the IT Manager, who oversees day-to-day operations and directly supervises this position. You’ll be part of a collaborative, service-oriented team where your work helps County employees provide essential services to the community.

As part of Colusa County’s Information Technology team, you’ll do more than solve technology problems—you’ll help the people who serve our community do their jobs effectively. Your work supports the systems and tools County employees rely on every day and contributes to the success of departments throughout the County.

Working for Colusa County also offers the opportunity to build a rewarding public-service career in a close-knit rural community. You’ll have the chance to make a visible impact, build meaningful relationships with coworkers and the community, and be part of a supportive workplace that values teamwork and work-life balance.

If you’re looking for a career where your technical skills can make a real difference while being part of a team and community you can be proud of, we invite you to consider joining Colusa County’s Information Technology team.

• A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
• A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into – where we work hard, but play hard, too!
• A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
• Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience
• A LIFETIME PAYCHECK(3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members)–As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
• Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you –Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
• Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.
• 457 Deferred Compensation.
• PAID vacation, PAID holidays (15), and PAID leave if you get sick.
• Vacation Parity–Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts,…