IT Manager 2

Description

State of IdahoTax Commission Career Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

The Idaho State Tax Commission Technology and Innovation Bureau currently has an opening for an Information Technology Manager II at our Chinden Office in Boise. This position provides critical, frontline, hands-on supervisory experience and management oversight of technology teams providing IT services to the people of Idaho. A salary analysis will be completed for the selected candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and oversee the direction, goals, and objectives of the Development Team in Information Technology.

• Plan, develop and implement system changes or enhancements using data analytics to successfully meet agency objectives.

• Analyze automated system needs and establish design, testing and maintenance goals.

• Hire, train and direct staff and evaluate their performance in addition to developing workload standards and performance criteria.

• Ensure state regulations as well as users' needs are met and monitor for continued compliance.

• Manage automated system-related projects including development of project scope, goals, budget, and implementation.

• Provide technical assistance to automated system users

Detailed responsibilities:

• Some knowledge of budget practices including cost/benefit analysis (at least 6 months of experience performing budget related duties, specifically conducting cost and benefit analysis OR completion of at least 2 3-credit courses related to budget or financial management.)

• Good knowledge of management practices (completion of 2 3-credit or equivalent upper division college-level courses that included all the essential elements of management (Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling); OR the college or university sponsored Center for Management Development Supervision I-IV or equivalent AND six months of experience performing all management elements; OR one year of experience performing all management elements.)

• Good knowledge of current trends in information technology (Completion of an associate degree or equivalent college level/vo-tech coursework directly related to current information technology trends OR at least two years of work experience in information technology. Education and experience must be within the last five years.)

• Good knowledge of computer hardware and software capabilities and limitations (at least two years of work experience in the information technology field working with multiple technologies OR an equivalent combination of classroom training that covered multiple technologies and work experience in the information technology field working with multiple technologies. Education and experience must be within the last five years.

• At least one year of experience as an IT team leader or supervisor with a staff of two (2) or more that included answering technical questions from all support levels, including managers.

• At least three years of experience serving as a major participant with direct responsibility for specific phases of projects involving installing and maintaining multiple operating systems and system software which included multiple technologies and platforms and resolution of conflicting goals with various users. Typical projects will span 12 to 18 months. At least three years of experience performing the following functions: designing, implementing, and/or maintaining solution to meet defined business need; and at least three years' experience making recommendations based on established standards.

Why Join Us?

• OUR VISION: Great people. Helping you. Serving Idaho.
• OUR MISSION: Benefit Idaho through courteous customer service, education, and fair tax administration.
• OUR VALUES: Fairness, Accountability, Integrity, Respect.

What Do Our Employees Say About Us?

• "I love the work-life balance at the Tax Commission because our managers and supervisors are awesome with flexibility."
• "We work a flexible schedule, Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week. So this schedule has allowed me to do other things in my life."
• "My favorite part about working for the Tax Commission are the people I get to work with. It's become a family, and I've made lots of lifelong friends."

Follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook to learn more about us! Questions? Contact us at hr@tax.idaho.gov or 208-334-0478.

What's In It for You?

• Affordable benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance

• PERSI defined benefit retirement plan

• Paid sick and vacation leaves start accruing your first day

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Paid Parental Leave covering the birth or adoption of a child for up to 8 weeks

• Permanent, full-time classified employment status after successful completion of an entrance probation

• Working in an office environment with other talented and highly motivated individuals

• Beautiful state campus with lots of free parking, walking paths, and centrally located in the valley on Chinden Blvd. in Boise (ISTC Recruiter should remove this bullet point if the position is for a field office)

• The State of Idaho is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov. (If you have a contact for applicant accommodations at your agency, please replace the contact information).

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.