Assistant Director of Information Services

The Position

The Assistant Director of Information Services is responsible for the daily operations of the Department and works directly with Division Managers. The incumbent exercises considerable judgment and discretion in the administration and direction of the department and its operations. The Assistant Director is responsible for the implementation of objectives relating to the operation, maintenance, development and security of information technology and related programs.

In addition, the Assistant Director acts as technical advisor to the Director, City Manager and City Council and attends meetings of the City Council, boards, commissions, and committees relevant to information technology and related services. The Assistant Director participates in the preparation and administration of the Department’s annual operating and capital budgets. The Assistant Director is expected to coordinate activities with other departments within the City of Fresno, as well as division sections and outside agencies.

The current opening is for an Assistant Director over the Department’s Application offerings which include web development, enterprise systems, application development and GIS functions.

Fresno is seeking an experienced, engaged and strong leader who will assist in the implementation of the long‑range vision for the Information Services Department. An entrepreneurial‑minded individual with a capacity for independent, innovative solution‑oriented thinking would do well in this position, as would someone with experience in leading and implementing technology programs.

The ideal candidate will have a record of straightforward and open communication and a willingness to make effective decisions within the parameters of the position, as well as the ability to act calmly and quickly in emergency situations or under adverse conditions.

The Department Director is seeking an Assistant Director to serve as a key member of the Department’s management team. A candidate with a strong record of collaborative work with internal and external stakeholders would be highly valued. The ideal candidate must be able to develop positive relationships with the public, other agencies and other City departments, and must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, records, and other written materials for a variety of audiences.

Candidates should have demonstrated knowledge of the day‑to‑day operations, maintenance and development of information technology; strong management and planning skills; experience in implementing strategic and security programs; and a thorough understanding of security as it pertains to information technology and data protection.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate knowledge of technology operations with a thorough understanding of compliance with legal mandates and possess the ability to implement and sustain a comprehensive information and technology environment by developing and implementing strategic plans for continuous expansion and improvement of services.

A background that includes a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Computer Science or a related field, and five (5) years’ experience managing a comparably sized staff of technical and support personnel in the information services field is required. A Master’s degree in Business or Public Administration is highly desirable. Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required at time of appointment.

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License is required within sixty (60) days of appointment.

The selected candidate may be required to satisfactorily complete a background review of employment, and/or a criminal history review.

The City offers an attractive and competitive salary and benefits package. The salary for Assistant Director is dependent upon qualifications. The current annual salary range is $118,512 up to $204,648.

Benefits include:

• Retirement:
  Fresno City Retirement System; reciprocity with other public California systems. The City’s pension funds are among…