City IT Chief: Strategy, Security & Digital Transformation

Valdosta City Council; Valdosta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdosta City Council seeks a proven IT leader to direct the city’s information technology operations and services. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable technology that supports the Mayor, Council, city management, and departments.

You will plan budgets, supervise staff, set IT policies, and guide strategic architecture while coordinating with the City Manager and department heads. This role focuses on high-impact technology decisions for a complex city organization.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles used in analyzing, evaluating, modifying, installing, maintaining, expanding, networking, and testing information systems and technology.
• Knowledge of the IT needs of city government and its departments.
• Knowledge of budget management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of personnel management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of contract management principles.
• Knowledge of information security and assurance principles.

Responsibilities

• 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 goals.
• Develops and oversees IT budgets and monitors technology purchases.
• 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 for strategic planning, product standardization, and IT architecture, engineering, 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.
• Manages 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 including IT security.
• Provides top-tier support for help desk, network administration, and server administration functions.

Skills

IT strategy

Problem solving

Prioritizing & planning

Interpersonal relations

Oral & written communication

Budget management

Personnel management

Contract management

Information security

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Valdosta City Council seeks a proven IT leader to direct the city’s information technology operations and services. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable technology that supports the Mayor, Council, city management, and departments.

You will plan budgets, supervise staff, set IT policies, and guide strategic architecture while coordinating with the City Manager and department heads. This role focuses on high-impact technology decisions for a complex city organization.