ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Assistant Information Technology Director
Company: Fccma
Location: Fort Pierce
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
MAJOR FUNCTION: Under the administrative direction and
supervision of the Chief Information Officer, this high level
managerial position is responsible for managing and directing
department staff and the daily operations of the Information
Technology Department. Work involves considerable judgment,
initiative and independent performance and coordination with other
Divisions and Departments.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS NEEDED IN ORDER TO PERFORM THE
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Knowledge:
- Well-versed in performance and operations management and
competent in assuming delegated duties.
- Knowledge of current state of industry hardware, software,
networks, data, telecommunications and security.
- Knowledge of current Federal, State and local laws, regulations
and quality standards as they apply to information technologies.
Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal processes.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of project management to
achieve project objectives within established budgets.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of
the work assigned.
Abilities:
- Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment in analyzing
and evaluating problems, information and situations.
- Ability to develop effective and creative solutions and action
plans, while effectively implementing and monitoring plans.
- Ability to analyze, evaluate and draw logical conclusions from
complex technologies and related technical data.
- Ability to supervise the maintenance of complex administrative
records.
- Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with
employees, government officials, private organizations and the
general public.
- Ability to supervise professional, secretarial and clerical staff
members, and consultants, including assignment of work and review
of same.
- Ability to present information, ideas and recommendations clearly
and succinctly in written and verbal form.
- Ability to effectively represent the Department on policy,
procedure, and technical matters.
Skills:
- Leader and critical thinker, ready to solve problems before they
become obstacles.
- Proficient in MS Office, relational databases and software (e.g.,
ERP).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:
- Assist in developing and implementing strategic plans, policies
and programs for the IT department.
- Assist with developing, updating and implementing the County's
"technological vision".
- Assist in providing leadership, direction and guidance for
development and operational activities to achieve the IT
department's long and short range goals and business
objectives.
- Work with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) to coordinate and
supervise daily operations. Ensures compliance with regulations and
internal policies.
- Exercise considerable independent judgment to analyze, develop,
and recommend plans and solutions to operational, management,
business process, or countywide related operations and services,
including hardware and software activities and associated problems,
and utilizes effective leadership skills to implement such plans
and recommendations.
- Undertake staffing responsibilities (hiring, training, evaluating
etc.).
- Assist in budgeting and monitoring expenses. Maintains scheduling
of events and represents the department, as needed.
- Create reports and submits them to the CIO or other
executives.
- Perform duties as assigned by the CIO.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: During emergency conditions,
all County employees are automatically considered emergency service
workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in
the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency
situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as
assigned.
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with
a Bachelor's degree including major course work in Information
Systems, Information Technology, Computer Programing, Computer
Science, or closely related field. Master's degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Seven (7) or more years' in Enterprise level of
Information Technology experience to include progressively
responsible information services management, systems design,
software development, network/telecommunications implementations,
complex project management, and/or IT consulting. Also, a minimum
of five (5) years of professional management experience in an IT
environment managing cross functional IT services and
infrastructure teams. A comparable amount of training or experience
may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
LICENSE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION: Valid Florida driver's
license and maintain a good driver record. PMP or related Project
Management preferred.
Keywords: Fccma, Fort Pierce , ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Assistant Information Technology Director, Executive , Fort Pierce, Florida
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