at Harvey County in Newton, Kansas, United States
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title:
Director – Information Technology
Pay Grade:
105
Department:
Information Technology
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Reports To:
County Administrator
Revision Date:
6/10/24
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the overall administrative oversight, visioning, leadership, planning, coordinating and control of the development of technical strategy for the present and future management of the County’s information technology needs. Manages policy development, budgeting, procurement of technology assets and services, and serves as staff advisor to County Council and the County Administrator on information technology matters.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.
- Responsible for fostering a culture of innovation; provides technology leadership in the delivery of superior services to County residents and businesses.
- Serves as the chief advisor on information technology, including new hardware, Countywide software applications, and security matters.
- Defines and implements the goals and objectives for department operations.
- Develops, recommends, and implements annual departmental budget; forecasts necessary funding for equipment, material and supplies. Monitors budget throughout the year.
- Identifies short and long-range equipment investments to maintain service levels; researches and analyzes technology needs, trends and resources and makes recommendations.
- Prepares requests for proposals and bid specifications for information technologies solutions; reviews and purchases technical equipment and related items.
- Prepares and recommends the information technology capital budget, develops annual and multi-year work plans and strategies to meet business needs; develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards to ensure success.
- Coordinates with managed service provider (MSP) the security and reliability of IT systems, including decisions regarding methods for securing systems and what types of equipment/software are required to assure optimum reliability and security.
- Coordinates with the MSP for the design and implementation of complex new IT systems and technology, including determining the combination of technology that will most effectively deliver the solution desired. Recommends suggested course of action.
- Monitors the health and security of IT systems. Recommends changes or enhancements.
- Ensures MSP Maintains network systems with daily updates, works closely with computer consulta
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.PI277251474
