Chief Technology Officer

City-of-Valdosta; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Valdosta, GA seeks an experienced IT Director to lead the city’s information technology operations, delivering secure, reliable services to the Mayor, Council, and all city departments.

The role directs IT strategy, budgeting, cyber-security, vendor management, and staff supervision, coordinating with department heads to meet City objectives.

This position requires collaboration across multiple agencies and a commitment to cost-efficient, scalable technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of budgeting and procurement for IT
• Knowledge of city government IT needs
• Knowledge of personnel management principles
• Knowledge of contract management principles
• Knowledge of information security principles
• Skill in developing IT strategies for a complex organization
• Skill in problem solving and prioritization
• Experience directing IT divisions, usually 5+ years
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Georgia driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Directs IT department operations to deliver technology services to the Mayor, Council, and all elected city offices.
• Plans and implements strategies to deliver cost-efficient, effective, secure, and reliable IT services that meet the city’s goals.
• Develops and oversees IT budgets and monitors all technology purchases through the city.
• Consults with department heads and the City Manager to identify technology needs and solutions.
• Hires, trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.
• Provides direction for the IT Department with respect to strategic planning, architecture, and design.
• Provides direction for city cyber-security operations.
• Researches, evaluates, and purchases hardware and software; presents recommendations to the City Manager and M&C as necessary.
• Manages vendors, contractors, and service providers, including contract negotiations.
• Develops, presents, and implements IT policies and procedures for the city.
• Implements, monitors, and manages systems at all levels, including IT security.
• Provides top-tier support for help desk, network, and server administration functions.

Skills

Budget management

Personnel management

Information security

Strategic IT planning

Vendor management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal relations

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Description

This position directs the city’s information technology operations and services.

• Directs information technology department operations to deliver technology services to the Mayor and Council, all elected city offices, city management, and city departments.
• Plans and implements strategies to deliver cost-efficient, effective, secure, and reliable IT services that meet the city’s overall goals, business objectives, and long- and short-term strategies.
• Develops and oversees IT budgets and monitors all technology purchases through the city.
• Consults with department heads and the City Manager to identify technology needs and solutions.
• Hires, trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.
• Provides direction for the IT Department, as related to strategic planning, product standardization, product identification, and IT architecture, engineering, and design.
• Provides direction for city cyber-security operations.
• Researches, evaluates, and purchases hardware and software; presents recommendation to the City Manager and M&C as necessary.
• Manages and oversees vendors, contractors, and service providers, including vendor selection, cost control, vendor security assessments, and contract negotiations.
• Develops, presents, and implements IT policies and procedures for the city.
• Implements, monitors, and manages systems and solutions at all levels, including IT security.
• Provides top tier support for help desk, network administration, and server administration functions.

The above-cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles uses in analyzing, evaluating, modifying, installing, maintaining, expanding, networking, and testing information systems and technology.
• Knowledge of the information technology needs of the city government and its departments.
• Knowledge of budget management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of personnel management principles and practices.
• Knowledge contract management principles.
• Knowledge of information security and assurance principles.
• Skill in developing and implement IT strategies to meet the need of a complex organization.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require five or more years of related experience.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.