Chief Information Officer/IT Director

Job Overview

As IT Director, you'll direct, manage, and supervise the Information Technology program, activities, and operations for the County’s area network. Perform a variety of technical duties relating to the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Countywide computer system, including hardware and software. Performn under the general supervision of the Board of County Commissioners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department and supervise department employees. Hire new department employees, establish and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities for the Department; oversee all contractors and employees for the Department;
• Develop, manage, and monitor budget and fiscal activity to ensure compliance with established cost and spending limitations;
• Manage and maintain County computer network system and network servers, including backups, operating system upgrades, software upgrades, security procedures, and database maintenance;
• Perform installation, troubleshooting, and repair of personal computers and a variety of peripherals;
• Ensure and maintain confidentiality and security of all inter and intra communications systems and services;
• Plan, direct and implement information technology programs, activities and operations to meet the short- and long-term needs of the County;
• Oversee cyber-security issues; responsible for server maintenance and management including data backups; responsible for the security of all IT systems for the County, including preparing and hardening all infrastructure, employee training and response to potential breaches; create, maintain and exercise the Cyber response plan for the County;
• Maintain an IT asset list, and document the IT infrastructure;
• Manage the telecommunications needs of the County;
• Oversee the County website;
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review projects requiring outside technology vendors;
• Design and implement information technology projects, such as internet access, wireless networking, and intranet system;
• Identify needs and purchase all telecommunications and computer related equipment and software, monitors licensing agreements;
• Recommend technical aspect decisions related to infrastructure/network maintenance and enhancements;
• Oversee warranties for IT infrastructure;
• Develop, propose and implement County policies related to the use of computer equipment, software and social media;
• Provide supplemental support for department specific applications;
• Establishes and maintains appropriate system documentation, including updates to systems and applications;
• Create and maintain the strategic plan for the Department; oversees project planning with the Deputy IT Director;
• Perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science; and
• Three (3) or more years' experience in network administration, systems administration or related experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Licensing

• CompTIA Network + certification is preferred;
• CompTIA Security + certification is required;
• Previous experience with other County and State software is preferred.

Pay: $82,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person