Advanced Systems Engineer - AI Focused

JOB

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.Open & Continuous Recruitment: This recruitment is Open and Continuous. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an open and continuous recruitment may be closed at any time after it has been open for at least two weeks.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

There is currently one (1) fulltime vacancy for an Advanced Systems Engineer (ASE) AI Focused, in the Information, Services and Technology (IST) Department.The County of Marin’s Information Services & Technology (IST) Innovation Team is seeking an AI-Focused Systems Engineer to design, build, and operationalize artificial intelligence solutions that improve public services, internal operations, and data-driven decision-making.This role sits at the intersection of AI engineering, systems integration, and public-sector innovation, translating emerging technologies into practical, ethical, and scalable solutions for County departments.Why This RoleWork on high-impact civic problems across health, safety, housing, climate, and moreHelp shape how AI is responsibly used in local government Be part of a small, fast-moving innovation team inside a mission-driven organizationKey ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, deploy, and maintain AI-enabled solutions and Microsoft 365 applications that support County operations and services Develop and integrate AI systems (e.g., machine learning models, LLM-powered tools, automation workflows) into existing enterprise platforms, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability Build and manage data pipelines and infrastructure to support AI/ML workloads, including data ingestion, transformation, and model deployment Configure and support Microsoft 365 tools and platforms (including Copilot, Power Platform—Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) to enhance productivity and decision-making Partner with County departments and cross-functional teams to identify use cases, define requirements, and deliver effective solutions Prototype, test, and pilot emerging technologies, translating innovative concepts into production-ready tools Monitor and evaluate AI systems for performance, accuracy, bias, transparency, and compliance with public-sector standards Support and implement governance, security, privacy, and responsible AI practices across AI and Microsoft 365 environments Provide end-user support, training, and documentation for deployed tools and solutions Maintain documentation of architectures, standards, and best practices, and stay current on emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For any questions concerning this position announcement, please Colleen Beck contact at colleen.beck@marincounty.govAll applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.Hybrid schedule: The IST Department has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities and/or for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). 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 Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.