Technologies Director

Under the general supervision of the County Administrator, this position supports the Nicollet County Technologies Department by assisting with providing technology consulting, systems implementation, and technology support services to County departments. The Technologies Director is tasked with establishing goals, objectives and strategies for the department to ensure compliance with county policy directives as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to departmental operations.

This role also involves overseeing the development and implementation of the departmental budget, guiding the work of staff, and makes recommendations to improve the general operations of the Technologies Department.

This position requires a skilled technology leader with the capability to formulate long-term and viable solutions and deploy technological advancements that have an enterprise-wide positive impact. This role is accountable for developing technological solutions that support the advancement of organizational priorities, including new and emerging technologies as well as maximizing the utilization and application of all current technology.

• Advises County Staff on Strategic Information Technology Issues. Functions as primary information technology resource for County management and County Board. Provides internal consulting to departments. Provides recommendations regarding departmental technology requests. Communicates technical subject matter in non-technical terminology
• Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours, as necessary. Works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other person or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals
• Develops long- and short-range plans to ensure that the department's activities support County goals and objectives, including the development and implementation of innovative technologies. Monitors progress of plan in achieving expected outcomes. Collaborates with other staff to develop goals and objectives. Communicates short- and long-term goals and objectives with staff, Administration, and the County Board. Forecasts Technology resources needed to accomplish goals and objectives
• Develops standard operating procedures and network access policies; establishes network standards and ensures new projects and/or acquisitions adhere to them; analyzes industry trends and selects appropriate standards; creates standard operating procedures and implements policy; and approves requests for new hardware/software acquisitions
• Develops and recommends performance standards and evaluates the performance of subordinates. Recommends and issues disciplinary actions, and performance improvement measures. Coaches, mentors, trains, leads, and advises department staff. Approves timecards and plans and coordinates time off and schedules to ensure quality customer service. Interprets personnel rules, and ensures staff accountability to policies and procedures
• Directs the development and implementation of County-wide Technology Policies, Procedures, and Standards. Develops and implements hardware and software purchasing policies. Develops and implements security, disaster recovery, data privacy, imaging, and other policies and programs. Provides clarification of County policies and standards for County staff and outside parties. Handles or coordinates handling high-level or sensitive policy compliance issues. Ensures that legal mandates are met
• Ensures organizational programs and projects are integrated into the department…