IT Director - Kent County Personnel Office
Dover, DE
About the Job
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information, please see: https://joblink.delaware.gov/jobs/1316758
OPEN FOR KENT COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE FROM THIS BOARD!
DATE POSTED: MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024
POSTED BY: DANIELLE PATTERSON-FIELDS
CLOSING DATE/TIME: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024
All applicants must submit a completed a Kent County application, resume
and cover letter. We are located at 555 Bay
Road, Dover, DE 19901 or visit our website: www.kentcountyde.gov. Please
contact our office at 302-744-2310 or email us
at hr.recruitment@kentcountyde.gov if you have any questions.
Department of Administration
Division of Information Technology Office
GRADE 2131; FLSA exempt position
$126,052/yr. (Mid-Range)*
DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
General Description
The purpose of this position is to direct an ongoing technology strategy
that is scalable, secure and in
tune with the growth and demand placed upon the County while effectively
managing fiscal
responsibilities.
Working under the general direction of the Assistant County
Administrator in the Central Administration
department, the Director of Information Technology will manage and
direct the Countys information
technology (IT) operations, ensuring the department provides efficient
and effective technical support
service.
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the
time spent working in this
position. Management may assign additional functions as necessary.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee
concerns and
problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing
employee performance
appraisals.
Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules;
maintains standards;
monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work
assignments; answers questions;
gives advice and direction as needed.
Assumes full management responsibility of departmental services: IT
governance, digital and
system security, business area relationships, project management,
applications support,
technology operations, communication systems and IT business and
financials.
Manages the development and implementation of department goals,
objectives, policies, and
priorities for each assigned service area; establishes appropriate
service and staffing levels;
and allocates resources accordingly.
Monitors, evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery
methods; monitors
workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting;
identifies opportunities for
improvement and directs the implementation for change.
[www.kentcountyde.gov](www.kentcountyde.gov)
[mailto:hr.recruitment@kentcountyde.gov](mailto:hr.recruitment@kentcountyde.gov)
Oversees the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources.
Negotiate with vendors
and manage procurement processes for IT equipment and services.
Ensures all parts of the Countys IT infrastructure function effectively
Coordinates technology development and advancements with county
departments, outside
agencies, and organizations; provides technology assistance to County
Administrator and
Commissioners; prepares an presents staff reports and other required
communications.
Evaluates and assesses new hardware and software; develops solicitation
requests and directs
the review of responses; reviews and authorizes implementation of
business systems;
assesses and monitors cost and ensures appropriate fees are charge to
departments.
Prepares and monitors requests for proposals for contract services;
evaluates responses;
conducts cost benefit analysis and prepares staff reports with
recommendations; prepares
contracts and monitors adh erence to project schedules and agreements.
Aligns technology strategy with business objectives, emphasizing
scalability, security, and
operational efficiency
Identify and mitigate IT risks, ensuring compliance with relevant laws,
regulations, and industry
standards. Develop and implement security policies, data protection
measures, and disaster
recovery plans.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelors degree in computer science, information technology, business
administration, or a related
field and considerable experience managing networked computer systems;
or an equivalent
combination of education and related relevant experience. Minimum of 5
years of IT experience with
progressive responsibility growth, including 3-4 years of management
experience. Prior experience in
leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT
infrastructures across various s
information, please see: https://joblink.delaware.gov/jobs/1316758
OPEN FOR KENT COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE FROM THIS BOARD!
DATE POSTED: MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024
POSTED BY: DANIELLE PATTERSON-FIELDS
CLOSING DATE/TIME: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024
All applicants must submit a completed a Kent County application, resume
and cover letter. We are located at 555 Bay
Road, Dover, DE 19901 or visit our website: www.kentcountyde.gov. Please
contact our office at 302-744-2310 or email us
at hr.recruitment@kentcountyde.gov if you have any questions.
Department of Administration
Division of Information Technology Office
GRADE 2131; FLSA exempt position
$126,052/yr. (Mid-Range)*
DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
General Description
The purpose of this position is to direct an ongoing technology strategy
that is scalable, secure and in
tune with the growth and demand placed upon the County while effectively
managing fiscal
responsibilities.
Working under the general direction of the Assistant County
Administrator in the Central Administration
department, the Director of Information Technology will manage and
direct the Countys information
technology (IT) operations, ensuring the department provides efficient
and effective technical support
service.
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the
time spent working in this
position. Management may assign additional functions as necessary.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee
concerns and
problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing
employee performance
appraisals.
Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules;
maintains standards;
monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work
assignments; answers questions;
gives advice and direction as needed.
Assumes full management responsibility of departmental services: IT
governance, digital and
system security, business area relationships, project management,
applications support,
technology operations, communication systems and IT business and
financials.
Manages the development and implementation of department goals,
objectives, policies, and
priorities for each assigned service area; establishes appropriate
service and staffing levels;
and allocates resources accordingly.
Monitors, evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery
methods; monitors
workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting;
identifies opportunities for
improvement and directs the implementation for change.
[www.kentcountyde.gov](www.kentcountyde.gov)
[mailto:hr.recruitment@kentcountyde.gov](mailto:hr.recruitment@kentcountyde.gov)
Oversees the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources.
Negotiate with vendors
and manage procurement processes for IT equipment and services.
Ensures all parts of the Countys IT infrastructure function effectively
Coordinates technology development and advancements with county
departments, outside
agencies, and organizations; provides technology assistance to County
Administrator and
Commissioners; prepares an presents staff reports and other required
communications.
Evaluates and assesses new hardware and software; develops solicitation
requests and directs
the review of responses; reviews and authorizes implementation of
business systems;
assesses and monitors cost and ensures appropriate fees are charge to
departments.
Prepares and monitors requests for proposals for contract services;
evaluates responses;
conducts cost benefit analysis and prepares staff reports with
recommendations; prepares
contracts and monitors adh erence to project schedules and agreements.
Aligns technology strategy with business objectives, emphasizing
scalability, security, and
operational efficiency
Identify and mitigate IT risks, ensuring compliance with relevant laws,
regulations, and industry
standards. Develop and implement security policies, data protection
measures, and disaster
recovery plans.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelors degree in computer science, information technology, business
administration, or a related
field and considerable experience managing networked computer systems;
or an equivalent
combination of education and related relevant experience. Minimum of 5
years of IT experience with
progressive responsibility growth, including 3-4 years of management
experience. Prior experience in
leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT
infrastructures across various s
Source : Kent County Personnel Office
