State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Agency Information Technology Manager (2321MP)

$53.18-$72.51 Hourly / $4,253.95-$5,800.23 BiWeekly /
$111,028.00-$151,386.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a Constitutional Office this class is accountable for directing the management of all agency information technology systems, applications development, systems maintenance and related functions.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives administrative direction from an administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs staff of information technology division.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations of an agency information technology system;
  • Coordinates, plans and manages division activities;
  • Formulates program goals and objectives;
  • Develops or assists in development of related policy;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
  • Evaluates staff;
  • Prepares or assists in preparation of division budget;
  • Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact on program activities;
  • Establishes priorities for systems development and information technology projects in accordance with agency requirements;
  • Develops plans for future utilization information technology services in overall agency program;
  • Ensures development of high quality, low-cost technology solutions aligned with needs of agency;
  • Aligns information technology planning with business strategy;
  • Leads and influences development of standards and decisions regarding changes to systems/applications;
  • Stays abreast of local, regional and national industry trends;
  • Coordinates use of key people, resources, technologies, processes and capabilities to reach strategic goals;
  • Plans and supports information technology staff development;
  • Leverages technological solutions to meet business needs;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • information technology methods, techniques and equipment;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Considerable ability to analyze information technology system problems and implement effective solutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Ten (10) years of experience in computer or network operations, systems development, information technology analysis and planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of an Information Technology Analyst 3.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in management information systems, computer science or an information technology related area may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in management information systems, computer science or electrical engineering may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(07)-Information Technology

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 67

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Agency Information Technology Manager in Salary Group MP 67 approved effective September 25, 2009. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final No. 22-007

EFFECTIVE DATE

04/22/2022
CLASS: 2321MP; EST: 9/30/1960; REV: 4/21/2022;