Assistant Director Information Technology

Lead the technology. Develop the people. Help shape what comes next.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking an experienced and strategic Assistant Director of Information Technology to join the leadership team of our Information Technology Bureau. Working closely with the Director of Information Technology, IT leadership, agency leaders, and key stakeholders, this position helps shape IT strategy, directs operational activities, leads major technology initiatives, and identifies innovative, cost-effective solutions that support the evolving needs of the agency.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished IT leader who combines strong technical expertise with strategic thinking and effective people leadership. They have experience leading teams and complex technology initiatives, managing competing organizational priorities, and translating technical needs into practical solutions. The successful candidate will provide leadership in areas including IT infrastructure and services, major projects, budgeting and purchasing, vendor and consultant relationships, and the development of IT policies, procedures, standards, and best practices.

They will also mentor and develop staff, foster innovation, and help ensure the Bureau is positioned to meet current and future technology needs.

This position offers the opportunity to have a significant impact on the technology that supports every area of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. As a member of the IT Bureau's leadership team, the Assistant Director will collaborate across the agency to strengthen technology operations, support organizational priorities, and help guide the continued development of reliable and effective technology services.

If you're ready to lead people, technology, and strategy in an environment where reliable and innovative IT matters every day, we invite you to bring your experience and leadership to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Salary: $164,500/year

Schedule: Monday-Friday, days

The background investigation process may take up to 6 weeks depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which they've applied.

Under the general direction of the Director of Information Technology, this position is responsible to ensure the streamlined operation of the IT Bureau in alignment with the business objectives of the organization. This individual will plan, coordinate, direct, and design IT related activities of the organization, as well as provide administrative direction and support for daily operational activities of the IT Bureau.

The Assistant IT Director will work closely with decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization. This person will also define and implement IT policies, procedures, and best practices. In the absence of the Director, the member will assume the responsibilities of directing the bureau and its functions.

Work is reviewed through observation and results obtained.

Supervises Others: Yes

• Responsible for their subordinate employees’ welfare and care, individual training in the conduct of their duties and mentoring
• Reviews subordinates work performance, conducts open and honest performance counseling, appraisals and evaluated conditions of performance, initiates corrective action and/or disciplinary action as necessary
• Ensures subordinates meet agency standard in personal appearance, maintains and accounts for materials and agency equipment as prescribed by Sheriff’s Office policy, special or General Orders and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Leads IT Bureau operational and strategic planning, including forecasting organizational needs, fostering innovation, and planning large diverse organizational projects
• Benchmarks, analyzes, reports on, and makes recommendations for the improvement and growth of the IT infrastructure and IT systems
• Manages financial aspects of the IT Bureau, including purchasing, budgeting, and budget review
• Develops business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives
• Develops and implements all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision
• Develops requests for proposal
• Negotiates and administers vendor, maintenance, and consultant contracts and service agreements
• Manages the…