The
fundamental reason the position exists is to perform managerial, technical and
professional work involving oversight of a division in the IT Department, which
includes managing the design, development and maintenance of systems.
This position manages all staff, resources and operations for an IT division
within the city or county IT Department.
This includes being part of a team
to create, expand, and manage an Internet Exchange, along with working in one
of the following areas - systems, networks (infrastructure) or
telecommunications. The IT Manager directs the design, procurement, management,
and security of critical business systems, client-server infrastructure,
web-based technologies, and end-user support. Work involves analyzing,
planning, coordinating, managing, and implementing goals and objectives
pertaining to the related information technology needs of the city/county. Work
involves supervising a professional and technical staff. Work is performed with
considerable independence for initiative, judgment and action. This position
reports to and receives direction from the Chief Information Technology Officer
(CITO).
Network/Infrastructure: Must have a Bachelors’ Degree in Computer
Science (or a related field) and at least six (6) years of experience in managing network/infrastructure operations
for an IT section, division or organization including managing network projects
and personnel, developing and maintaining IT related systems and the supporting
infrastructure utilizing a Microsoft based client-server.
NOTE: Professional certifications in the
areas of software, networking and/or telecommunications are preferred.
NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.
Must
be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays and be on-call for
telecommunications equipment problems or during emergencies. Must be on-call for IT Department emergencies
and/or special projects.