Departmental Planning & Technology Manager

Departmental Planning & Technology Manager

Salary

$69,647.08 - $114,917.69 Annually

Location

Cobb County Fire Department Headquarters Marietta, GA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

05210

Department

Fire Department

Opening Date

10/08/2026

Closing Date

10/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Grade Code

114

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Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to perform advanced level technical duties in systems and solution design, database administration and data analysis within the Fire department.

Essential Functions

Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned employees, processing concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals; supervises the day-to-to day operations of the planning and technology unit in fire; coordinates daily work activities; organizes and prioritizes workload; makes work assignments; provides training; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work; and provides technical expertise.

Creates and maintains planning division systems, solutions, and application servers; designs database tables, stored procedures, queries, and other products as needed.

Participates in unit training and testing in job knowledge and skill sets necessary for the work; ensures the continued maintenance of all required certifications.

Functions in a senior capacity for technical staff by providing lead worker training and guidance in essential functions of the work; receives, responds to, and investigates data requests.

Performs data analysis and interprets findings; prepares and submits reports; ensures accuracy and completeness; ensures adherence to standards for proper language, grammar, and spelling, as well as appropriate methodology.

Monitors and tracks information through databases for the purpose of identifying and evaluating any unusual trends.

Maintains confidential files; interacts with various other professional, judicial, investigative, insurance, the media, and public and private agencies in support of data requests, to ensure accurate and thorough information exchanges.

Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments in the field for application to functional areas of responsibility.

Maintains attendance and punctuality within customary tolerances for this position.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field; five years of experience with a public safety agency; two years of supervisory experience; experience working with databases and data driven solutions; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). If a sworn firefighter position: Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Visit Cobb Countys Employee Benefits page to learn more.

01

I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the Educational History and Work History sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

02

I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Yes
• No

03

Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you now or in the future need an employer to sponsor you for employment authorization of visa status?

• Yes
• No

05

Educational Background (copies of any education documents listed on your application will be required upon hire): Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

06

If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.

07

How many years of experience do you have working with a public safety agency?

• No experience
• Less than three years of experience
• Three to five years of experience
• More than five years of experience

08

Please describe your experience working with a public safety agency. Enter N/A if this does not apply. See resume will not be accepted.

09

Do you have at least 2 years of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have experience working with databases and data driven solutions?

• Yes
• No

11

Please describe your experience working with databases and using them to solve problems. Enter N/A if this does not apply. See resume will not be accepted.

12

The duration of the selection process will vary by applicant due to availability for appointments and other factors. The average time period for completion of all elements of the background process is approximately three months. Reapplication by any applicant previously removed from the process will be taken on a case by case basis specific to each applicants situation and past reason for removal. I hereby acknowledge that if I elect to continue in the application process, all elements will be subject to Cobb County Department of Public Safetys Hiring Standards.

• I AGREE to the terms stated.
• I DO NOT AGREE to the terms stated.

13

The elements for the selection process for all non-sworn applicants could include one or more of the following elements: written examination, skills testing, oral interview, medical examination and drug screening. A background investigation will also be conducted. This investigation may include a current check on the applicants credit, criminal and driver history. All information provided in the application will be verified. Personal or verbal contact will be made with all reference supplied by the applicant and/or other sources. The applicant will be required to provide written explanations for any issues in questions brought forth during the background investigation.

• I AGREE to the terms stated.
• I DO NOT AGREE to the terms stated.

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Employer Cobb County Government

Address 100 Cherokee Street

Suite #200

Marietta, Georgia, 30090

Website http://www.cobbcounty.gov