Genesee County Information Technology Deputy Director
Genesee County is recruiting for an Information Technology Deputy Director. This position reports to the Director of Information Technology and provides administrative, project management and technical support to Information Technology and County departments. In this role the Deputy Director coordinates and tracks projects and functions as a lead technician.
Minimum requirements are a Bachelor’s degree and ten years of experience working in a Windows / VMWare environment. This is a provisional appointment. The candidate will be required to take the next Civil Service Examination and be reachable on the eligible list to receive a permanent appointment. Competitive Examination to be announced at a later date. A complete job description and the Civil Service job application can be found at: http://co.genesee.ny.us/departments/humanresources
If you have any questions about the position please contact Stephen Zimmer, Director of Information Technology at Stephen.Zimmer@co.genesee.ny.us. Please send your completed application and resume to Anita.Cleveland@co.genesee.ny.us or the address below:
Anita Cleveland, Human Resources Director
Genesee County Human Resources
County Building I
15 Main Street
Batavia, NY 14020
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Under the general direction of the Director of Information Technology, this administrative and technical position will assist in the management of Information Technology programs, policies, and resources for Genesee County. This includes the management of complex data processing systems and initiatives, network infrastructure and operating systems, desktop and end-user client technology, telecommunications solutions, and the supervision of help desk and service requests. Direct supervision, as determined by the Director of Information Technology, is exercised over assigned personnel. In the absence of the Director of Information Technology, the incumbent is authorized to act generally for and on behalf of the Director of Information Technology and assumes responsibility of departmental operations and personnel. The incumbent will perform all related duties as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Acts for the Director of Information Technology in his/her absence and represents him/her in an official capacity, as required, on all departmental matters and at local, state and professional meetings;
Directs and coordinates special projects and programs as assigned by the Director of Information Technology;
Supervises and coordinates activities and employees related to the day-to-day operations and responses to work orders, technology issues and service requests;
Establishes work order procedures, priorities, and controls to insure adequate volume and responsiveness in operations;
Supervises, trains, and provides assistance to technical employees engaged in the operation and management of computers, network components and other related peripheral equipment;
Reviews the work of supervised Information Technology employees to determine adherence to project goals and departmental standards, policies and procedures;
Coordinates the implementation of new operating systems and hardware;
Establishes processes and requirements for computer and telecommunications systems, including stakeholder participation, specifications and business process analysis documentation, budget development, oversight of procurement processes, and assurance of sound implementation plans;
Analyzes the flow and integration of information and data between various systems and recommends solutions to improve computing and communication procedures and enhance efficiencies for local government programs and services;
Determines whether departmental and agency needs can be satisfied with internal resources and, if not, recommends and assists in the development of grant applications, specifications, requests for proposals, bids and contracts with external entities and the Purchasing Division;
Plans, designs, develops and implements technology solutions working closely with department heads or their designees, and other local governments and New York State agencies;
Coordinates communications, computing resources and shared services initiatives in conjunction with other local governments and New York State agencies;
Insures that all systems are operating at required performance levels including applications of software, operating systems, hardware, and modifications suited to users' needs;
Assists in the establishment of new and revised department and organizational policies and operating procedures;
Confers with software, hardware and other technology vendors regarding problems and corrective actions;
Assists in the preparation of strategic plans and the annual departmental budget based on user requirements, mandated items, current and anticipated projects and resources, and organizational objectives;
Determines need for new or additional equipment and software and recommends type and/or capacity.
FULL PERFOMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND/OR PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the operation, care, and adjustment of electronic computers and related peripheral equipment; thorough knowledge of the operation, care, and adjustment of electronic communications systems, voice communications systems, and related peripheral equipment; thorough knowledge of the principles of electronic computer programming and systems analysis; thorough knowledge of application of major types of electronic data processing equipment to administrative, accounting and statistical problems; good knowledge of governmental budgetary procedures; ability to monitor and control a large number of projects, problems and issues; ability to translate and adapt administrative, statistical and financial data to programs for use in a data processing operation; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to establish and maintain working relationships with program administrators and legislators.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to walk, talk and hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of an appropriate equivalency diploma recognized by the NYS Department of Education, AND EITHER:
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s Degree in electronic data processing, computer science, public administration or closely related field AND five (5) years of experience in the management of information systems projects, or the operation of electronic data processing equipment involving programming, systems analysis or technology application activities, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity;
OR:
B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in electronic data processing, computer science, public administration, or closely related field AND six (6) years of experience in the management of information systems projects, or the operation of electronic data processing equipment involving programming, systems analysis or technology application activities, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity;
OR:
C. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two year college or university with an Associate's Degree OR sixty (60) credit hours in electronic data processing, computer science, public administration, or closely related field AND eight (8) years of experience in the management of information systems projects, or the operation of electronic data processing equipment involving programming, systems analysis or technology application activities two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity;
OR:
D. Ten (10) years of full-time paid experience in the management of information systems projects, or operation of electronic data processing equipment involving programming, systems analysis or technology application activities, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity;
OR:
Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that specified in A, B, C or D above.
NOTE: Part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: The applicant must possess a valid New York State driver’s license at the time of appointment and maintain such license for the duration of employment.
Competitive