Information Technology Manager

Overview

Job Description - Information Technology Manager 1 (260003IH)

Information Technology Manager 1 (260003IH)

Organization: Agriculture

Work Location: Bromfield Building, 8995 E Main Street, Reynoldsburg

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Licking County-Reynoldsburg

Compensation: $47.50 - $67.90

Schedule: Full-time

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill: Information Technology

Technical

Skills:

Information Technology

Professional

Skills:

Leading Others

Primary Technology: Not Applicable

Agency Overview:

Competitive salary: $98,800 - $141,232 Annually

Agriculture is the heart of it all in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) protects all Ohioans by safeguarding plants and animals, conserving natural resources and supporting farmers. ODA is a cabinet-level agency reporting to Governor DeWine. Our mission includes protecting food safety, farmland, soil health, water quality, and enforcing weights and measures standards. ODA serves 94 county and independent fairs and oversees statewide lab safety and compliance.

ODA’s campus is located in Reynoldsburg on 158 acres. Parking is free and on-site amenities include food trucks for coffee and lunch. You will work with coworkers who are experts in their field and committed to meaningful work.

What We Do: We strengthen the state with the help of our 19 divisions and programs to ensure products are safe, protect agriculture, and support consumers and communities.

What You’ll Do: You will learn about agriculture from our subject-matter experts and contribute as part of a team focused on a cleaner, safer, and better Ohio. This position is responsible for:

• Acts as second managerial level in ODA’s Office of Information Technology; works under administrative direction of the CIO; assists in defining IT goals and objectives; acts on behalf of and represents the CIO
• Provides oversight of design, documentation, implementation, support, and costs of IT computing, networking, cybersecurity, data governance, data analytics, and telecommunications systems
• Serves as lead technical resource in supporting IT engineering, construction, and support activity
• Prepares and publishes quality-of-service reports and maintenance notices
• Plans, develops, implements, and oversees change control processes
• Develops, implements, utilizes, and maintains processes in assigned program areas (e.g., system management, system security, cybersecurity, data governance, data analytics)
• Maintains system security processes (e.g., access control, authorization, and management within systems)
• Creates and manages cybersecurity processes to ensure the ODA framework remains secure
• Oversees data governance processes (data storage, use, lifecycle & retention, accessibility, protection of PII & CPI)
• Utilizes and oversees data analytics to improve processes
• Maintains interfaces with other divisions and departments
• Plans, develops, implements, and oversees IT property management systems and audits
• Coordinates IT equipment needs and procurement with vendors
• Manages ODA Teams channels within Microsoft Teams
• Represents the agency on committees and boards; acts as CIO in the CIO’s absence when assigned
• Attends seminars, trainings, and travels for meetings and conferences
• Oversees and implements special projects and provides training and direction to staff in other divisions/offices

We Support Diversity and Inclusion: ODA values internal diversity and pledges to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are embraced and celebrated. The agency commits to building a workforce that champions these principles, with values of respect, empathy, transparency, equality, and equal access.

What’s in it for you: State of Ohio offers a variety of quality, competitive benefits for eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all benefits, visit the Total Rewards website. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage:
  Ohio Med PPO plan
• Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance: premiums begin the month after hire date
• Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance: paid time off, 11 paid holidays, childbirth/adoption leave
• OPERS Retirement System: employee contributes 10%; employer contributes ~14%
• Deferred…