Deputy Information Technology Director

Deputy Information Technology Director

ISSUE DATE: 05/31/2024

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

ELIGIBILITY: Internal & External

LOCATION: Information Technology

Regular Full-Time Exempt Vacancy

Anticipated Hiring Range: $84,344.00 - $105,435.20

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DEFINITION:

The Deputy Director of Information Technology assists and supports the Director of Information Technology in the overall management and support of the IT Department. The Deputy Director of Information Technology ensures IT services are aligned to support the organizational goals and provides technical leadership to IT staff. The Deputy Director of Information Technology will perform the duties and responsibilities of the Director of IT in the director's absence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Not all-inclusive):

• Provides leadership and management of assigned IT staff

• Ensures the IT strategic plan and workplan is implemented within budget and on-time

• Oversees the selection, development, implementation and operation of the City's IT services

• Develops and implements IT policies, procedures and standards

• Oversees departmental activities and services of assigned IT divisions

• Stays abreast on technology changes and advances in the technology industry

• Ensures IT service levels are implemented, monitored and reviewed with the appropriate stakeholders

• Collaborates with IT Director to establish IT workplan

• Oversees contracts with other governmental agencies, consultants and vendors

• Assists in preparation of department budget and monitors expenditures

• Provides project management for assigned projects

• Serves as technical subject matter expert of assigned technology systems

• Provides technical escalation and technology architecture leadership to IT staff

• Participates in City leadership meetings as required

• Serves in an acting IT Director capacity in the absence of the IT Director

• Provides on-call support for after-hours technical outages

• Meets on a regular basis with City staff regarding City technology services and elicits feedback

• Develops, prepares, administers, and enforces written IT policies and procedures to ensure the protection of assets, information, integrity, security and privacy of information

• Delivers presentations and reports to internal and external stakeholders

• Ensures staff provide a high level of customer service and maintain a customer focus

• Oversees the creation, development, evaluation and approval of an assortment of records, reports, presentations, and related information from various information sources

• Assists in creating a positive and supportive work environment and establishes a culture of teamwork and communication that promotes workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion

All employees must model and demonstrate the City Values at all times during the course of employment; to include: Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, and Excellence.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Reads and reviews technical manuals and materials to stay current with technology trends.

• Maintains and reviews department budget; oversees inventory of IT parts and systems.

• Meets with department heads and stakeholders to review system performance and discuss application performance.

Performs related work as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or Masters in Information Technology; Computer Science or closely related field. Requires six years' experience in IT administration, systems management or closely related experience. Requires two years' experience in management within an IT team or department or closely related experience.

Use the resume tab to upload any and all required licenses, certificates, and degrees before the job posting closes.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Requires a driver's license valid in the State of Florida.

BENEFITS:

Full City benefits include the Florida Retirement System, paid employee health/dental, accrued vacation, birthday day off, sick leave, and more.

Veteran Preference in appointment will be given to those eligible.

To be eligible for Veteran Preference, you must furnish a Department of Defense document, commonly known as form DD-214 (Member 4 Copy recommended) or military discharge papers or equivalent certification from the DVA, listing military status, dates of service and discharge type BEFORE CLOSING DATE OF THE JOB POSTING. Please redact the social security number and date of birth information from all documents submitted.

In addition, the disabled veteran shall also furnish a document from the Department of Defense, the DVA, or the Department certifying that the veteran has a service-connected disability.

If you require accommodation because of a disability to participate in the application/selection process, you must notify the Human Resources Department at 386-878-8750 at least 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) before the meeting or activity.

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