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Job Title: IT Services Supervisor

Department: IT

Reports to: IT Services Director

Status/FLSA: Full-Time/Exempt

Supervises: IT Staff

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Join our growing team and make a real impact every day at Golder Ranch Fire District!

Benefits for this position: We have an AMAZING benefits package, worth approximately 35% of your salary! 

• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) with employer matching contributions
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual at 10 hours per pay period (260 hours per year), and 12 Paid Holidays annually (birthday included)
• District paid concierge healthcare service for you and your family
• Opportunity for continued education reimbursement
• Option to participate in additional self-funded retirement plans and a variety of supplemental insurance plans

The best benefit of all is our people! Join an amazing team of dedicated colleagues and courageous first responders who serve our community with commitment and heart. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization where you’ll work alongside people you genuinely enjoy while making a direct impact on public safety and community well-being.

Application Requirements:

• A resume must be uploaded at the time of application submission. Applications submitted without a resume will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
• The system will require a document to be uploaded within the application answering the following questions (500 words or less per question):
  1. Describe your leadership philosophy and how it influences the way you supervise technical staff. Include examples of how you motivate employees, encourage accountability, support professional development, and foster a positive workplace culture within an IT environment.
  2. Our fire district values collaboration, trust, and service to the community. Describe how you would contribute to a workplace culture that reflects these values while managing an IT team that supports emergency operations and administrative staff. Include how you would approach communication, cross-department relationships, and customer service.

Job Summary: 

Under minimal direction, plans, organizes, and supervises the Information Technology Department for the District. This position is responsible for supervising IT personnel; establishing and maintaining technical, operational, and cybersecurity standards; ensuring the reliability, security, and continuity of mission-critical systems; and maintaining the integrity of the District’s network, communications, and technology infrastructure in support of public safety and administrative operations.

The IT Services Supervisor oversees daily technology operations, user support services, system maintenance, vendor coordination, and technology projects to support efficient service delivery and organizational effectiveness.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Leads and supervises IT personnel in the day-to-day operations of the Information Technology Department, including assigning work, establishing priorities, monitoring workload, and ensuring quality and efficiency of services and support.
• Develops and evaluates assigned personnel through performance management, coaching, mentorship, succession planning, and professional development initiatives that support accountability, workforce readiness, and organizational effectiveness.
• Collaborates with the IT Director and serves as a liaison between the Information Technology Department and other departments to promote effective communication, collaboration, and customer service.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide on-call support during non-business hours.
• Ensures that technical priorities and established procedures are properly executed to meet the needs of the organization.
• Supervises assigned personnel by planning and organizing activities, workload, and projects.
• Supports staff through internal and external training, coaching, mentorship, and performance management activities.
• Provides advanced technical support, troubleshooting, and problem resolution for complex hardware, software, network, telecommunications, and system-related issues.
• Ensures the reliability, security, and availability of local and wide area networks, telecommunications systems, wireless infrastructure, and related technology systems.
• Oversees backup and disaster recovery processes to support continuity of operations and ensure compliance with established recovery objectives.
• Ensures timely, effective, and professional responses to technical support requests, operational issues, and service interruptions.
• Performs advanced-level support and troubleshooting activities to maintain critical public safety and business operations.
• Assists with developing, coordinating, prioritizing, and managing projects, resource allocation, and operational initiatives to support departmental and District objectives.
• Maintains and oversees documentation related to network configuration, licensing, change management, backup and recovery procedures, technology infrastructure, and overall system performance.
• Manages technology-related contracts to ensure project compliance.
• Assists with forecasting, evaluating, and recommending technology solutions, infrastructure improvements, operational enhancements, and future technology needs.
• Develops, coordinates, or facilitates technology-related training delivery and end-user support as needed.
• Pursues continuing education, professional development, and technical training necessary to maintain current knowledge of industry standards, emerging technologies, cybersecurity practices, and operational needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Technical Systems and Infrastructure Expertise – Applies advanced knowledge of network infrastructure, telecommunications systems, cybersecurity principles, wireless technologies, VOIP systems, hardware and software systems, and enterprise technology environments necessary to support secure and reliable District operations.
• Leadership and Supervision – Provides leadership, direction, coaching, supervision, and performance oversight to assigned personnel while establishing priorities, supporting employee development, promoting accountability, and ensuring operational objectives are achieved.
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving – Ability to analyze technical systems, identify operational or system-related issues, evaluate alternatives, and develop effective solutions to support operational continuity, system reliability, and organizational efficiency.
• Cybersecurity and Risk Management – Applies knowledge of cybersecurity standards, access controls, backup and recovery procedures, disaster recovery principles, and technology risk management practices necessary to support secure and resilient operations.
• Technology and Systems Proficiency – Demonstrates proficiency with enterprise technology systems, Microsoft operating systems and applications, network technologies, Cisco infrastructure, telecommunications systems, and related operational technologies.
• Organization and Project Coordination – Demonstrates strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, coordinate priorities and deadlines, maintain workflow efficiency, and support technology operations, projects, and service delivery objectives.
• Communication and Interpersonal Effectiveness – Communicates clearly, professionally, and effectively both verbally and in writing while establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships and coordinating effectively with District personnel, vendors, contractors, and outside agencies.
• Professionalism and Accountability – Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, sound judgment, and discretion while maintaining compliance with District policies, procedures, operational standards, and applicable regulations.
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning – Demonstrates adaptability and commitment to continuous learning through ongoing professional development, technical training, and responsiveness to evolving technologies, cybersecurity threats, and organizational needs.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• A minimum of four (4) years of increasingly responsible, comprehensive experience in the IT field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of leadership exposure or supervisor experience in the IT field.
• Must possess and maintain valid Arizona driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public Safety and/or Public Sector work experience.
• Wireless microwave experience.
• Experience in Active Directory administration for Windows.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Network+
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Physical Requirements:

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers (i.e. grasp, handle, feel, type)
• Communicating verbally and electronically with others to exchange information while completing tasks
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, while maintaining balance (i.e. twist, turn, reach)
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods

Scheduling Requirements:

• Business hours are Monday – Thursday from 7am – 5:30pm
• This position serves in an on-call rotation
• This is an in-person position

First review of applications: 06/15/2026

If enough applications are received, posting will close.

All contact with applicants will be via email. No walk-in applications will be accepted.

If you do not meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you will not continue in the process.

Veterans’ Preference Documentation Requirements: In accordance with A.R.S. §38-492, applicants requesting Veteran’s Preference must submit required supporting documentation at the time of application. Within the application, applicants must upload documentation verifying military service and eligibility, such as:

• DD Form 214 or DD Form 215 (showing discharge status and dates of service), and/or
• VA or DoD disability letter (if claiming preference as a disabled veteran or service-connected disability), and/or
• Other official documentation that confirms eligibility for Veterans’ Preference under Arizona law.

The District cannot apply Veterans’ Preference if required documentation is not received with application submission.

Safety Sensitive: This job is designated by GRFD as a safety-sensitive position because it includes tasks or duties that GRFD, in good faith, believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others (ARS 23-493). This job may require the operation of a motor vehicle, equipment, machinery, or power tools. An applicant or incumbent may be disqualified, disciplined, or terminated, if they are determined to be positive for marijuana or its metabolites, regardless of cardholder status.

Selection process may consist of: Application screening, skills assessment, credibility assessment, and interview(s). The pre-employment process for the successful candidate may include but is not limited to background checks (i.e. driving record, criminal history, etc.), physical examination, drug screen, and fingerprint checks.

Candidate Notification: All candidate notifications will be completed by email.  Please ensure you have entered your email address correctly before submitting your application. In case we need to reach you by phone, please ensure your voicemail is set up and not full.

Reasonable Accommodation Request: Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for this process must contact Human Resources at (520) 825-9001 option 6. 

Golder Ranch Fire District is a Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace, and an Equal Opportunity Employer