Date Posted:

August 5, 2015

Salary: 

Salary: $157,726 – $173,867 Annually, DOQ/DOE

Description:

THE JOB – To review the full recruitment brochure, go to www.wbrowncreative.com
This is an at-will, executive level position that reports directly to the CIO and acts as the Department Director in his absence. This position is in charge of the technical services area, infrastructure and the data center, and provides administrative oversight and policy direction to the various divisions and organizational units within the Department. The Chief Assistant Director assists with fiscal management of a $20 million budget, and oversees four direct staff, including one Deputy Director and two enterprise system managers, and a total indirect staff of 50 in a department of approximately 100 employees. This position will build trust with internal and external staff, clients and partners, be a trusted right-hand person to the Department Director. Job responsibilities include these core business functions managed under this position:
• Technical Services: Data Center/ Data Network including: Telephone Services and Customer Support – Help Desk and Service Agreements (this is a group of 4 staff supporting 3 departments on site)
• Shared Services: Project Management Office (PMO), Quality Assurance, Communication, Training, Organizational Change Management (to be developed)
• Business Office: Administration, Budget/Finance, Payroll, Human Resources, Contracts, Software Licensing, Logistics

Qualifications:

The IST Department is in the business of change and the CIO is looking for a partner to help move the organization into and through change. The ideal candidate has a strong background in the leadership and management of information technology with a desire to work in an organization where technology is woven into the very fabric of everything the County does. Strong IT and business acumen, results orientation and excellent communication skills are a must, as is an ability to work enthusiastically in a constantly changing environment. Experience in successful IT customer service, fiscal management, and strategic planning are key. This candidate should also be well versed in today’s most prevalent technologies and IT architectures and will have achieved results in several IT disciplines. This person is a leader first and someone passionate, innovative, and collaborative. And, will have exceptional skills, knowledge and abilities in a leadership and administrative role, solid business acumen, an effective communicator who is strong interpersonally, customer service oriented and sound in operations technology.

Employment Standards – In addition to the above ideal candidate competencies, below are minimum qualifications and preferred experience:
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in computer science, information technology, business or public administration, or a field related to the work and five years of experience managing information technology systems.
• Three years of experience should include senior-level management experience and oversight of multiple information technology functions such as design, development, operations or administration of a complex application and network systems in a multi-platform environment
• Leadership experience in major systems change, organizational restructuring, work-process re-engineering and public sector management is highly desired

How to Apply:

Apply by August 28, 2015 for first consideration
• Email your cover letter and resume to: wendi@wbrowncreative.com, or
• Fax to: 866-224-1423

Contact Wendi Brown with questions: 541-858-0376 (direct), or 866-929-WBCP (toll free)

Filing Deadline:

Apply by August 28, 2015 for first consideration