CO - P4535 - Information Technology Strategic Operations Manager

Title: CO - P4535 - Information Technology Strategic Operations Manager

State Role Title: IT Manager I

Hiring Range: $120,000 - $142,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.deq.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Information Technology is seeking a qualified candidate to provide oversight of IT technical resources for the operation, maintenance, and development of enterprise applications. Plans, organizes and monitors the activities of a highly skilled technical staff, and collaborates with DEQ business process owners to assess the current IT environment capabilities and challenges, prioritize and plan future IT initiatives, and translate service requests into project plans and technical requirements that align with the DEQ IT Strategic Plan.

Develops and executes the implementation of the operations plan to ensure the DEQ Technology Vision is achieved. Collaborates with the OIS and Security management team members to align the goals, workload, and resources across OIS in order to meet individual project plans and the broader IT Strategic Plan objectives

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in IT Strategic Planning and policies and procedures related to the development and integration of information technology applications and systems.

Demonstrated experience successfully managing and balancing risk, allocating resources, and prioritizing work.

Demonstrated solid management skills including successfully developing and motivating professional staff and teams

Experience managing IT procurements and contract negotiation and administration.

Experience with resource management; demonstrated ability to plan, organize, coordinate, assign, and schedule work of multiple project teams simultaneously.

Considerable demonstrated knowledge of systems analysis, design techniques, database design, project management concepts, and commonly used core technologies such as Java, .NET, Oracle, and SQL.

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to all levels of staff and management.

Demonstrated knowledge of DEQ Leadership and Management Competencies: demonstrates self-awareness, develops others, thinks strategically, and cultivates work relationships; and understands the business, achieves results, communicates proficiently, and applies technical skills.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of DEQ systems/applications and DEQ IT strategic plan.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Please Read Carefully:

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DEQ Employees, selected candidates for employment MUST pass a criminal background check. A valid driver's license is required of all DEQ employees in order to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

The Application Process: Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position's closing date.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

DEQ Values Veterans: DEQ is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses.

Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits

Our Commitment: DEQ is an equal opportunity employer by both policy and practice.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. It is DEQ's intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination.

DEQ will provide if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed, please contact DEQ Human Resources Office at 804-698-4000.

Contact Information

Name: Anisha Trice

Phone: (804) 929-3923

Email: HROcommunications@deq.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.