Approx. Annual: $130,000
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Computer Science with five (5) years’ administrative and/or supervisory experience in general technologies, telecommunications, office and information systems structure including mainframe, current application development platforms, networking and office systems.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Responsible for serving as the second in command of the IT organization; oversees and coordinates all County information resources, including information and data, processing hardware and software, telecommunications and information system structures; responsible for implementation and coordination of the strategic information resources plan as defined by the Board of Commissioners; provides leadership for the cross-functional management of information and technology across the enterprise; ensures the IT organization is focused on strategic objectives, operational development and performance management; works closely with directors and managers to coordinate efforts and resources between ITS functional groups in order to reach strategic goals and objectives; speaks on behalf of the CIO on ITS related matters providing leadership continuity in the absence of the CIO. Appointed by and works at the pleasure of the CIO.
STATEMENT OF TASKS:
- Develops, plans, organizes, administers and evaluates the County's technology applications, platforms and infrastructure;
- Assists CIO in execution of strategic priorities;
- Coaches IT management and staff in fulfilling priorities defined by the CIO;
- Recommends changes in data management, communications or office systems equipment in a cost-efficient manner while assuring reliable and timely service;
- Recommends the purchase, rent, lease, license or other acquisition from outside sources of technology systems, communications systems and office systems;
- Monitors the cyber security needs of all data to secure the integrity and reliability of technology information systems, communication systems and office systems;
- Reviews formulation of project definitions showing project objectives and information systems;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
**The class specification above is intended to be sufficient to identify the class and be illustrative of the many duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted to describe all of the duties an employee assigned to this class may be required to perform.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to perform excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to perform excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills and to communicate;
- Ability to think critically with strong problem-solving skills;
- Ability to professionally handle confidential matters and maintain a high level of personal integrity;
- Ability to maintain a high degree of initiative, dependability and the ability to be productive in an autonomous environment;
- Ability to improve operational efficiency, service delivery and information management;
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people and show strong leadership skills;
- Ability to research and assess technical options for institutional initiatives;
- Ability to work with technical staff to create effective documentation for SOPs;
- Ability to work independently to ensure projects meet time and resource constraints;
- Ability to maintain commitment to excellent customer service;
- Knowledge in management, planning, and workforce management;
- Knowledge of current and emerging technologies and technology directions;
- Ability to work independently, collaboratively and respectfully in a complex, multicultural work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion.
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