Departmental Information Systems Manager

Position: DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER I
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Exam #: 26/16F40/05CC

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The Assessor's Office has the responsibility to locate all taxable property in the County and to identify ownership. This office establishes value for all taxable property and applies all legal exemptions to the property.

Under general direction, the Department Information Systems Manager I provides expertise and general consultation on a variety of issues related to feasibility analysis, implementation, and evaluation of information systems solutions to business and administrative processes; plans, manages, coordinates and supervises departmental staff activities engaged in supporting automated information systems and technology projects; oversees the identification and definition of opportunities and strategies to use information technology to simplify, integrate and improve County departmental business and administrative processes including the analysis of departmental business needs and problems;

coordinates on a regular basis with County ITD as necessary; and does other work as required.

Department Information Systems Manager I is responsible for departmental functions that are large and varied, complex and diverse, as evidenced by factors such as the number of departmental systems deployed, the complexity of regulatory requirements related to departmental operations, geographic complexity, continuity of operations, etc.

We are looking for someone who:

* Pays attention to details.

* Works well in a team environment.

* Possess good communication skills

* Asks questions to seek understanding.

* Is a self-starter.

* Is flexible.

* Is honest and ethical.

A few reasons you might love this job:

* You will work in a dynamic environment with others who have strong values and integrity.

* You will have lots of interaction with the public, tax representatives and attorneys.

* You will be challenged to read, understand, and train on the various ways property can be valued for tax purposes.

* You will provide a vital service that supports the mission of the County.

A few challenges you might face with this job:

* You will need to work with some taxpayers, tax representatives and attorneys who are difficult and/or dissatisfied.

* You will need to stay current and adjust to ongoing legislative updates/changes.

* You will be expected to process a high volume of work.

* You will be expected to learn the legal terminology related to property valuation.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

* Acts as the senior information professional for a County department; manages, plans, coordinates and oversees departmental staff activities related to supporting automated information systems and planning for departmental technology projects; develops, maintains and ensures continuous improvements in departmental business processes by expanding the use of information systems and technology resources

* Develops ongoing improvements to departmental operations; develops information project plans and proposals to analyze and improve upon existing work processes; develops new processes and oversees the conversion to new systems in order to achieve increased productivity and efficiencies.

* Analyzes, recommends and writes procedures, standards and policies consistent with departmental information plans and County policies, practices, goals, regulations, technology plans, and established information technology architecture. Evaluates information system support best practices and ensures policies, standards and procedures are followed by staff.

* Interviews, selects, motivates, supervises, and evaluates staff; provides technical and professional skills training and manages employee performance issues.

* Prepares system development projects including needs analysis, cost-benefit analysis, project management, system implementation, user acceptance testing, training methodologies and documentation.

* Acts as departmental information technology representative to relevant County agencies and other public and private information technology groups.

* Provides expert advice and consultation to departmental management regarding information technology issues.

* Prepares and presents written and oral reports, proposals and recommendations.

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Departmental Information Systems Manager I

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Working Knowledge of:

* Principles and…