Date Posted:

April 28, 2015

Salary: 

$11,119-$13,900/Month

Description:

The Human Services Agency (HSA) is seeking a Director of Information Technology and Administration. HSA is accredited by the nationally recognized Council on Accreditation (COA) and provides a wide array of public social services to San Mateo County residents, especially those in need or in crisis. Our mission is to assist individuals and families to achieve economic self-sufficiency, promote community and family strength, and work to ensure child safety and well-being.

The Director reports directly to the Human Services Agency Director and has responsibility for the following functions: Fair Hearing, Business Systems and Solutions, Facilities and the Record Center. The Director is responsible for recommending, developing, implementing and evaluating goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to the assigned functions while assuring integration of division services and activities with other Agency divisions, County departments and outside agencies. The candidate selected for this Director position is a politically astute individual with the ability to represent the interests of the Human Services Agency, its clients and its employees.

Responsibilities include planning, organizing, directing and evaluating the delivery of outcome-based, administrative and technical services throughout the Agency; researching and preparing comprehensive fiscal and technical analyses, studies and reports; anticipating and responding to the need for new or modified systems or funding approaches; providing leadership for multiple programs in collaboration with other Agency directors; representing the division to outside organizations; selecting, supervising, training and evaluating managerial, clinical, professional, technical and clerical subordinate personnel; and performing related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Additionally, the ideal candidate:
• Has direct IT and administrative experience, three years of which is at higher level management experience
• Has superior experience implementing technology solutions such as electronic workflows, use of business analytics and mobile technology
• Has demonstrated experience managing technology budgets within a public sector arena
• Understands the mission, goals and values of the Human Services Agency
• Is an effective communicator and relationship-builder and can effectively collaborate with multiple stakeholders
• Has strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to engage and motivate staff

How to Apply:

To apply for this outstanding career opportunity, the materials listed below must be submitted in PDF format using the County’s online application system: http://jobs.smcgov.org. Emailed submissions will not be accepted. Your application must include: 1) an up-to-date resume and 2) a detailed cover letter that discusses the following topics (in this order): the relevant background and experience that has prepared you for the role of Director of Information Technology and Administration with the Human Services Agency; the most innovative technology project you have implemented to date, and its impact to organizational performance; a work related example that best demonstrates your ability to try a non-traditional approach to solving a problem or to improving performance or service delivery; and what you have done in your organization to ensure staff development. EOE

Filing Deadline:

May 14, 2015