Director of Information Technology

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Under executive direction, to plan, organize and direct the administration of the County Information Technology Department; and to perform other work as required.

This single position class, subject to the direction of the County Administrative Officer is responsible for the administration of the Information Technology Department. The incumbent plans, organizes and directs, through subordinate managers and supervisors, the centralized information technology operations of the County, the centralized electronic data processing activities of the County and coordinates the decentralized data processing services of the operating departments' data processing systems.

This is a department head position, appointed by the County Administrative Officer.

County Administrative Officer

Deputy Director of Information Technology, Information Systems Specialist I/II/III/IV, Information Systems Technician.

• Principles, methods and techniques of telecommunications systems, design and support.
• Principles and techniques of managing an information technology cost center
• Extensive knowledge and appreciation of local government administration, operations, policy, and priorities
• Principles and effective practices of management, including organization and administration
• Principles of supervision and personnel management
• Developments and trends in the fields of information technology
• Principles and techniques of production planning, scheduling and control requirement for an information technology installation
• Principles of electronic computer systems and equipment operations
• Principles of program planning and systems analysis in computer programming
• Principles of software programming
• Budgetary procedures as they pertain to an operating department.

• Plan, organize, coordinate and direct the operation of centralized information technology operation
• Negotiate/contract with third party service providers
• Manage outsourced lines of business
• Plan, coordinate and organize in conjunction with other departments the operation of centralized information technology or a combination of centralized and decentralized operations
• Exercise initiative, ingenuity and sound judgment in solving difficult administrative, technical and personnel problems
• Evaluate information technology policy and program practices, define problem areas, and develop and direct the implementation of policy decisions and practices to improve departmental operations and services
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, staff, operating department personnel and others contacted in the course of work; understand and interpret to others the aims, concepts and practices of information technology services
• Interpret and apply complex policies, regulations and technical data
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and technical reports

Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying. A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, or related field or Business or Public Administration
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in systems analysis/design and business applications, including demonstrated experience in program management and supervision of technical staff.

• Possession of an appropriate California driver license.
• Incumbents in this classification must pass a routine background check upon accepting an offer of employment

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye‑hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with other staff.