Information Technology Director

POSITION Director DEPARTMENT Information Technology WORK SCHEDULE 8am-4pm Monday-Friday JOB CATEGORY PAT Professional Administrative Technological SALARY up to 115863.00 per year STATUS Full-time FLSA STATUS Exempt To perform this position successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge skill andor abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship. Incumbent serves as Director for the St Joseph County Information Technology IT Department responsible for overseeing the IT Department and serving as primary County authority on Management Information Systems. Benefits Affordable Medical Dental and Vision Plans Paid Time Off PTO with generous accruals Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage Short-Term and Long-Term Disability STDLTD Flexible Spending Accounts FSA for healthcare and dependent care Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness Employer-Funded PERF Public Employees Retirement Fund Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources Responsibilities Report directly to the County Board of Commissioners. Oversee the Information Technology Department including staff workload hiring evaluating performance and discipline. Provide strategic planning development evaluation and coordination of IT systems. Develop protocols policies and procedures with effective training of all staff on changes and expectations. Research contract and implement cost-effective technology equipment and software which aligns with County budget needs and technology evolution facilitating relationships with vendors and collaborating with County leadership. Prepare and submit an annual operating budget proposed contracts departmental reports and project updates to the Board of Commissioners based on current and anticipated IT needs. Qualifications Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driving license. Must have knowledge and skills in network operation including installation and troubleshooting. Must have knowledge in business modeling plan generation process development project management strategic thinking and be able to solve complex problems. Must have the ability to communicate orally and in writing using standard English utilizing correct grammar spelling and punctuation. Must have the ability to plan and present public speaking presentations. Must have the ability to work in committees as well as independently with potentially several working projects at one time. EducationExperience Baccalaureate Degree in Computer Science or other closely related field with MBA or equivalent preferred. Minium of four years experience managing an IT team with overarching responsibility in strategy. Physical Requirements Perform duties in an office setting with occasional extended or weekend hours travel and emergency response.