IT Director - $1000 Hiring Incentive Job at Meeker County
Job Description
The third level of the Information Technology Series is responsible for directing the activities of the Information Technology Department to ensure the quality and efficiency of service delivery and compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and County policies and procedures. Responsibilities may include supervising staff; developing policy and procedures; preparing and managing the department"s budget; managing the process of identifying information system hardware and software options for both data and voice systems; including the integration of new systems with current systems. Job Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Directs IT Department staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained and that they follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions.
Develops department policies, procedures, operations, and projects; develops staffing plans; provides technical direction in designing, planning, and managing all departmental information technology functions; and manages the process of identifying information system hardware and software options for both data and voice systems, to include integrating new systems with current systems.
Establishes and manages budgets for the IT department; manages County IT purchasing, invoicing, and budgeting.
Coordinates with internal and external staff, departments, and/or agencies; serves on committees; and attends a variety of meetings to represent the department on policy or regulatory matters, resolve operational and personnel issues, respond to complex and escalated complaints, provide professional assistance, and/or facilitate related project or departmental operations.
Evaluates, installs, repairs, and maintains the County network, and hardware and software equipment, systems, applications, and programs; implements network security measures; troubleshoots network, hardware, and software-related issues; and ensures all operations comply with applicable standards, requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Enters, updates, researches, compiles, and analyzes information, utilizing professional knowledge and skills, to prepare, review, and maintain reports, records, contracts, and other documentation; reviews documentation prepared by staff; and ensures informational accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Education and/or Experience
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field and three years information technology experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: -
Managerial principles;
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
Program development and administration principles and practices;
Project management principles;
Budget administration principles;
Systems analysis and design principles;
Network structures;
Database systems;
Applicable programming languages;
Process improvement principles;
Customer service principles;
Training principles;
Computers and related software applications;
Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment;
Modern office technology.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS: -
Monitoring and evaluating employees;
Providing leadership;
Managing projects;
Analyzing and developing policies and procedures;
Managing IT projects;
Establishing and following procedural and technical standards;
Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting technological platforms, databases, and systems;
Designing, developing, and implementing applications;
Communicating technical information to a non-technical audience;
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards;
Providing customer service;
Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications;
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Physical Requirements
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
Incumbents may be expected to travel to external locations/organizations. Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions, such as, mechanical parts, electrical currents, and vibrations. Additional Information
SALARY RANGE: $33.32 - $44.78
In addition to competitive starting wages that are based on experience and education, Meeker County also offers the following benefits:
$1000 Hiring Incentive for FT employees, pro-rated for PT employees
24 hour vacation bank upon hire for FT employees, pro-rated for PT employees
Retirement pension through the MN PERA
Student Loan Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Catastrophic Medical Leave Program
Employee Recognition Program
$20,000 Basic Life Insurance at no-cost to eligible employees
County contribution of $1,500 towards single plan Health Savings Accounts
County contribution of $3,600 towards family plan Health Savings Accounts
Application Special Instructions
Submit resume and cover letter along with online application.
Meeker County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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The third level of the Information Technology Series is responsible for directing the activities of the Information Technology Department to ensure the quality and efficiency of service delivery and compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and County policies and procedures. Responsibilities may include supervising staff; developing policy and procedures; preparing and managing the department"s budget; managing the process of identifying information system hardware and software options for both data and voice systems; including the integration of new systems with current systems. Job Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Directs IT Department staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained and that they follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions.
Develops department policies, procedures, operations, and projects; develops staffing plans; provides technical direction in designing, planning, and managing all departmental information technology functions; and manages the process of identifying information system hardware and software options for both data and voice systems, to include integrating new systems with current systems.
Establishes and manages budgets for the IT department; manages County IT purchasing, invoicing, and budgeting.
Coordinates with internal and external staff, departments, and/or agencies; serves on committees; and attends a variety of meetings to represent the department on policy or regulatory matters, resolve operational and personnel issues, respond to complex and escalated complaints, provide professional assistance, and/or facilitate related project or departmental operations.
Evaluates, installs, repairs, and maintains the County network, and hardware and software equipment, systems, applications, and programs; implements network security measures; troubleshoots network, hardware, and software-related issues; and ensures all operations comply with applicable standards, requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Enters, updates, researches, compiles, and analyzes information, utilizing professional knowledge and skills, to prepare, review, and maintain reports, records, contracts, and other documentation; reviews documentation prepared by staff; and ensures informational accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Education and/or Experience
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field and three years information technology experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: -
Managerial principles;
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
Program development and administration principles and practices;
Project management principles;
Budget administration principles;
Systems analysis and design principles;
Network structures;
Database systems;
Applicable programming languages;
Process improvement principles;
Customer service principles;
Training principles;
Computers and related software applications;
Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment;
Modern office technology.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS: -
Monitoring and evaluating employees;
Providing leadership;
Managing projects;
Analyzing and developing policies and procedures;
Managing IT projects;
Establishing and following procedural and technical standards;
Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting technological platforms, databases, and systems;
Designing, developing, and implementing applications;
Communicating technical information to a non-technical audience;
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards;
Providing customer service;
Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications;
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Physical Requirements
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
Incumbents may be expected to travel to external locations/organizations. Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions, such as, mechanical parts, electrical currents, and vibrations. Additional Information
SALARY RANGE: $33.32 - $44.78
In addition to competitive starting wages that are based on experience and education, Meeker County also offers the following benefits:
$1000 Hiring Incentive for FT employees, pro-rated for PT employees
24 hour vacation bank upon hire for FT employees, pro-rated for PT employees
Retirement pension through the MN PERA
Student Loan Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Catastrophic Medical Leave Program
Employee Recognition Program
$20,000 Basic Life Insurance at no-cost to eligible employees
County contribution of $1,500 towards single plan Health Savings Accounts
County contribution of $3,600 towards family plan Health Savings Accounts
Application Special Instructions
Submit resume and cover letter along with online application.
Meeker County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please Note :
apexdining.ca is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, apexdining.ca provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.