Job Details for 1452 - Information Technology Administrator
Job Description
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
GRADE: 317
POSITION
SUMMARY
Under administrative direction; performs work of considerable
difficulty in managing and directing the operations of the Information
Technology Department; performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The employee in this class is
responsible for managing the budget, projects and staff of the Information
Technology department to include the development of long-term and short-term
goals. Work requires the ability to exercise of a high degree of technical
expertise and competency in order to effectively research, recommend and
implement information technology and telecommunications systems that
successfully meet the needs of all user departments. Administrative direction is
provided by the Chief Financial Officer and designated committees. Supervision
is provided to staff through subordinate division managers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The list of duties and
responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all
the duties and responsibilities performed by positions in this class.
• Plans for and directs information technology functions including data center
operations, voice and data technical support, business analysis and application
development, document imaging, printing and geographical information services
• Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates
employment decisions for all assigned positions
• Identifies and resolves
employee relations and performance issues
• Establishes and maintains a
professional work environment while providing appropriate leadership and
direction
• Promotes positive morale, creativity and teamwork among staff
• Evaluates employee performance and sets clear goals and expectations
• Researches new technologies and recommends information technology related
solutions to business needs and processes
• Develops and executes plans to
establish, develop, improve and maintain management information processing
systems
• Coordinates information technology functions with all county
departments and outside agencies
• Establishes and manages outside vendor
relationships and negotiates contracts
• Determines department priorities
• Establishes the scope and direction of special studies and projects
• Develops and prepares fiscally appropriate budgets that enable the
department to meet its objectives
• Ensures that the department functions
within budget appropriations
• Initiates methods to improve the quality
and efficiency of service delivery within the department
• Attends
committee meetings to explain department initiatives and projects
•
Prepares bids and specification for purchases according to County procurement
procedures
• Establishes priorities, production control and work
procedures for the department
• Maintains regular attendance and
punctuality
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•
Adjusts work assignments and schedules in the event of an emergency to
participate in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities as
assigned.
• Depending on assignment may maintain required emergency
management training, licensure and/or certifications.
• Performs related
duties as required or assigned within job classification.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform essential functions.
Knowledge of:
• New and current
technologies
• Legacy systems
• Effective management and supervisory
techniques and practices
• Management and leadership principles
•
Current office practices, procedures and equipment
• County policies and
procedures
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules,
regulations, codes, and/or statutes
Skill in:
• Analyzing operations
and technologies to look for improvements
• Planning, organizing and
implementing cross-functional project timelines
• Developing long-term and
short-term goals
• Establishing IT-related policies and procedures
•
Developing operational budgets
• Planning, scheduling and supervising the
work of others
• Using computer hardware and software including word
processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, etc.
• Applying an acquired
knowledge of procedures, rules, regulations and services applicable to the
assigned office
Ability to:
• Monitor and evaluate employees
• Prioritize and assign work
• Manage projects and multiple
priorities simultaneously
• Analyze problems, identify alternative
solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement
recommendations in support of goals
• Plan, organize, manage and evaluate
the work of the division to ensure efficient, timely and cost-effective services
• Plan, analyze, and evaluate programs and services, operational needs,
and fiscal constraints
• Establish and maintain effective working
relationships with department and division staff, other departments and others,
such as vendors
• Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact
with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. to sufficiently exchange or
convey information and to receive work direction
• Ensure compliance with
applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations
•
Provide leadership to effectively resolve issues
• Convey excellent oral
and written communication
• Work effectively under stress
• Maintain
confidentiality
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Exercises supervision
of personnel in related area of responsibility.
EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science,
Information Technology or a related field; eight years of progressively
responsible experience in information technology, including five years at a
management level with staffing and budgeting responsibility; or, an equivalent
combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the
essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a
negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull
or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves
sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are
required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially
exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES,
REGISTRATIONS
None.