IT Director

Job Title: IT Director
Department: Information Technology Department
Reports To: Deputy County Manager
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Compensation Range: $95,000 - $115,000
Benefits: Employee Benefits | Lake County, CO
Closing Date: October 2, 2026

Join a workplace where public service meets opportunity. At Lake County Government, employees are empowered to grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact every day. We offer a supportive environment that values innovation and connection, with reliable compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to helping you succeed both professionally and personally.

• Assume Good Intent: Approach each interaction with positive mindset and openness to understand others.
• Model Professional: Maintain high standards in behavior and communication that reflects our values.
• Apply County Wide Lens: Consider the broader impact of decisions on our community and organization as a whole.
• Be Solutions-Oriented: Focus on finding constructive solutions rather than dwelling on problems or challenges.
• Practice Servant Leadership: Prioritize the needs of others, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Support Meaningful Work-Life Balance: Encourage boundaries that support personal well-being while achieving professional responsibilities.

The IT Director is a key member of the County’s leadership team, responsible for developing and executing a strategic vision for information technology across all Offices and Departments. This position provides high-level planning, oversight, and management of the County’s technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, and digital modernization initiatives. The IT Director ensures systems and services align with Lake County’s strategic goals and regulatory requirements, while leading efforts to replace outdated systems, manage complex technology projects, and improve IT operations through innovation, resilience, and user-centered design.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop and lead the County’s long-term IT strategic plan in alignment with organizational priorities and Office and Department needs.
• Partner with County leadership to identify opportunities where technology can enhance service delivery, transparency, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and monitor performance metrics and KPIs for IT services, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.

• Oversee the County’s IT projects, ensuring initiatives are aligned with strategy, completed on time, and within budget.
• Manage complex, cross-departmental technology projects including software modernization, infrastructure upgrades, and digital accessibility improvements.
• Lead procurement and implementation of enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, permitting, records management) to replace legacy technology.

• Assess current infrastructure and applications to identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for modernization.
• Direct and approve system architecture decisions, hardware/software upgrades, cloud transitions, and digital security protocols.
• Maintain a County-wide technology replacement schedule and ensure systems are appropriately updated and documented.

• Ensure robust information security practices are in place to protect County systems, data, and assets.
• Develop and enforce IT policies and procedures related to cybersecurity, data governance, and acceptable use. Ensure policies align with state and federal requirements and relevant…