Director - Information Technologies

About the Employer

The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County's 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of the assigned administrator, plan, organize, control and direct operations and activities involved in the security, design, support, installation, implementation, operation, maintenance, and repair of all technology-related networked systems, end user wired and wireless technology devices, Ip devices, communications networks, and related, licenses and hardware of a fully equipped and functional network operations center serving the Merced County educational community; coordinate and direct the research, design, development, and implementation of technology related projects to advance the technology goals of Merced COE in providing innovative and high quality programs that result in increased learning for Merced County students; train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

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Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The position requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and six (6) years of experience with data communications, networks and integrated financial management systems, including four (4) years in a leadership capacity. Alternatively, 14 years of progressive experience in data communications, networks and integrated financial management systems may substitute for the degree.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: 1) a completed Ed-Join on-line application form 2) resume 3) three (3) recent letters of recommendation (SIGNED and DATED within the last 18 months) 4) copy of transcripts or degree (if applicable) 5) any related certifications If unable to attach required documents with your application, please contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Upon Hire:

TB Clearance Requires a valid California driver's license. Proof of liability insurance required by law. DMV Driver Record printout

Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate's eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.

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