Director, Information Systems

Davis County Government; Oakridge Village (UT); On-site; USD 151,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Vacation days

Sick leave

Personal days

Holidays

Parental leave

Pension retirement

Performance increases

401k match

Job summary

Davis County Government in Farmington, Utah, seeks a Director of Information Systems to lead the IT department and align technology with county goals. The role oversees networks, servers, security, and systems, and directs development and operations of IS functions across the organization.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least ten years in information systems, with supervisory experience. Competitive pay, day-one benefits, and pension are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a directly related field.
• Ten years of full-time paid work experience in information systems, five in an administrative/supervisory capacity.
• May be required to pass a criminal history background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages the IT team, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Oversees the county's IT infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance, encompassing networks, servers, and systems.
• Ensures the security and integrity of data and IT systems by implementing appropriate measures to safeguard against cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Evaluates and recommends new technologies and solutions to enhance efficiency, productivity, and innovation across county operations.
• Spearheads application and technical systems development.
• Develops strategies for county and departmental IT operations.
• Directs the planning, design, development, integration, coordination, and operations of all Information Systems (IS) functions and responsibilities.
• Coordinates with county departments, agencies, and external organizations to improve operations, address needs, and resolve system-related issues.
• Develops and implements county-wide policies and procedures to ensure the effective operation and security of information systems.
• Prepares and manages the department budget, monitors expenditures, and maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Purchases and maintains county-wide computer-related equipment, ensuring compatibility with approved IS programs and protocols.
• Designs and documents computer systems, oversees programming, testing, and validation of programs, and maintains county databases.
• Coordinates and oversees the configuration, implementation, and operation of related systems integral to the IS department's function.
• Prepares documentation for program users and provides user training as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology

Job description

Department: Information Systems

Salary: $150,706 - $232,550 Annually

Closing Date: November 19th, 2026

Davis County Government is currently hiring for Director of Information Systems, in Farmington Utah. This is an appointed (at-will) positionunder the administration of the Davis County Commission. Oversees all administrative functions and directs the comprehensive operations of Information Technology Systems within the county.

In addition to competitive pay and our upbeat culture, we offer the following benefits day one:

• Affordable Medical, dental, and vision coverage DAY ONE!
• 13 vacation days and 12 paid sick leave days
• 3 paid personal preference days and 12 paid holidays
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 months
• Full pension retirement
• Annual performance increases
• 401k match of 2%

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a directly related field from an accredited college or university.

• Ten years of full-time paid work experience in information systems, five in an administrative/supervisory capacity.

• May be required to pass a criminal history background investigation.

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in a local government setting.

Day to Day Duties

• Leads and manages the IT team, including recruitment, training, and performance management.

• Oversees the county's IT infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance, encompassing networks, servers, and systems.

• Ensures the security and integrity of data and IT systems by implementing appropriate measures to safeguard against cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

• Evaluates and recommends new technologies and solutions to enhance efficiency, productivity, and innovation across county operations.

• Spearheads application and technical systems development.

• Develops strategies for county and departmental IT operations.

• Directs the planning, design, development, integration, coordination, and operations of all Information Systems (IS) functions and responsibilities.

• Coordinates with county departments, agencies, and external organizations to improve operations, address needs, and resolve system-related issues.

• Develops and implements county-wide policies and procedures to ensure the effective operation and security of information systems.

• Prepares and manages the department budget, monitors expenditures, and maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.

• Purchases and maintains county-wide computer-related equipment, ensuring compatibility with approved IS programs and protocols.

• Designs and documents computer systems, oversees programming, testing, and validation of programs, and maintains county databases.

• Coordinates and oversees the configuration, implementation, and operation of related systems integral to the IS department's function.

• Prepares documentation for program users and provides user training as needed.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Full Job Description

Director, Information Systems

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