Client Technology Manager Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $136,427.20 - $174,116.80 Annually
Location : City of Reno, NV
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 513226
Department: Department of Information Technology
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 6/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Join the City of Reno and become part of an amazing team that strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home.
The ideal candidate in this position will be passionate about building reliable, secure, and innovative IT infrastructure solutions that support both employees and the community. As the IT Manager - Infrastructure & Operations, this role leads critical technology services that keep City systems connected, protected, and operating efficiently across a complex enterprise environment.
The position calls for someone who combines strong technical expertise with effective leadership and collaboration skills. Responsibilities include managing infrastructure operations, mentoring staff, leading technology initiatives, coordinating with vendors and stakeholders, and driving improvements that enhance organizational efficiency and service delivery.
We currently have one vacancy in the Information Technology Department in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.
This is both an internal and external recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees and an open competitive opportunity for all other qualified applicants.
The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.
Examples of Essential Functions

• Assume management responsibility for assigned services and activities.
• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies, standards and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
• Participate as a team member in strategic planning.
• Provide responsible staff assistance to the department director; conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for technology staff; assign work activities, projects, and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Manage, supervise and coordinate all services and activities of assigned functional groups including, but not limited to enterprise applications, Servicedesk/Helpdesk, infrastructure & operations, communications, development, and policy and planning.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate technology personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the division's annual budget planning; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.
• Define technology standards and metrics in conjunction with owners and stakeholders.
• Ensure client/stakeholder needs and priorities are understood and met.
• Develop requests for proposal (RFP), request for qualifications (RFQ), request for information (RFI); Evaluate proposals.
• Negotiate and administer vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts and service agreements.
• Manage technology assets, including hardware, software, and equipment.
• Serve as the liaison with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
• Serve as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of information technology; incorporate new developments as appropriate.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, PCI, CJIS, P25 and other applicable regulations
• Perform related duties as required.
• Provide overall management for services and activities of assigned Department of Information Technology (DoIT) area, including, but not limited to local area networks (LAN), wireless networks (WLAN), wide area networks (WAN), firewalls, physical and virtual servers, voice/communication systems, network/server/application monitoring tools, enterprise storage, and data backup/recovery.
• Introduce innovative, differentiating infrastructure and operations capabilities that enhance employee productivity and the citizen experience.
• Benchmark, analyze, report, and make recommendations for the improvement and growth of the technology infrastructure and systems.
• Investigate and take action regarding IT infrastructure requests, suggestions, or complaints.
• Coordinate, plan, implement, and troubleshoot, hardware/software upgrades, daily operations for managing all cloud and on premises storage, shares, and backup and disaster recovery processes.
• Monitor, manage, and support server systems and infrastructure utilizing relevant support tools and keeping the server environment up-to-date with OS and security patches, updates, and security compliance for all server and data environments.
• Provide after hours support for the entire infrastructure environment as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• 5 years of increasingly responsible experience, including Physical and Virtual Server administration, enterprise storage administration, middleware administration network, router, and switch administration, voice/visual/communication technologies, project management, and quality assurance.
• Two years of supervisory experience.

OR

• Associate's degree or equivalent (60 semester/90 quarter credits) college level coursework in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• 7 years of increasingly responsible experience, including Physical and Virtual Server administration, enterprise storage administration, middleware administration network, router, and switch administration, voice/visual/communication technologies, project management, and quality assurance.
• Two years of supervisory experience.

OR

• Two years of experience as a Systems Analyst, Senior Systems Analyst, Database Administrator, Helpdesk Supervisor, Network Analyst, and/or a Senior Network Analyst with the City of Reno.

License:
Valid driver's license.
Supplemental Information
To Apply:
Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at www.reno.gov/jobs by June 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or Civil Service Office, any Nevada Job Connect location, local libraries, or educational facilities.
If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627.
Application Preparation:
A complete application is required, including detailed work experience and education. Résumés may be submitted as supplemental information but will not be reviewed when determining minimum qualifications.
Examination Process:Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of online assessments which includes a Cognitive Abilities Test, Emotional Intelligence Profile, and an Employee Personality Profile; along with a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted as follows:
Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E) = 70%
Cognitive Abilities Test = 30%
Employee Personality Profile = Informational purposes only
Emotional Intelligence Profile = Informational purposes only
Online Assessment Details:
Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the online assessments once the recruitment has closed. These tests will be self-administered with no proctor, which means candidates will be able to complete them online at their convenience during the designated testing window.
The instructions and guidelines will be emailed to qualified applicants after the recruitment closes on June 7, 2026. Please make sure to check for emails around this time, including your spam folder so that you do not miss this testing opportunity. All assessments must be completed within the designated testing window to move forward in the hiring process.
Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details:
The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.

• Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
• Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
• In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.
• Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
• "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
• Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.

Notification:
Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.
We highly recommend opting in to receive text message notifications. Follow-up text messages may include updates about your application, next steps, and interviews. If you haven't opted in before, the option will appear before you submit your application. If you've previously opted in or out, you can update your choice anytime in account settings in your governmentjobs.com profile.
Testing Accommodation:
We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require an accommodation due to a disability, you must inform the Chief Examiner by completing the by the closing date of this announcement. All requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.
Contact Information:
Reports (Rule XV, Section 2)Applicants are responsible for keeping the Reno Civil Service Commission informed of their current contact information including phone number, email, and mailing address.
Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:
Open Competitive Examination (Rule VII, Section 7):
In the event of tie scores, candidates will be provided a rank preference in the following order:

1. City of Reno classified employees who are veterans
2. City of Reno classified employees who are not veterans
3. City of Reno non-classified employees and external candidates who are veterans

This preference is only used to break ties. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.
Promotional Examinations (Rule VIII, Section 7):
If two or more employees earn the same final score (including seniority points), veterans' preference will be applied if any of the tied employees have submitted proof of an honorable military discharge. This preference is only used to break ties. If a tie still remains, it will be broken based on seniority in the current classification. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.
Seniority Points: Seniority Credit (Rule VIII, Section 9):
Classified employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows:
The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum.
Appointment and Certification:
Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.
Probationary Period:
Certification of Eligibles, Appointments, and Probation (Rule VII, Section 12)
Classified employees who are newly hired, promoted, reclassified, transferred, or who voluntarily demote to a lower position are su...