Innovation and Technology Coordinator

Apple Valley; Apple Valley (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Apple Valley is seeking an IT professional to administer hardware and software systems, networks, ERP, databases, GIS, and related technologies under general direction. This role will ensure security, maintenance, and support of the town's technology and electronic data.

Required qualifications include an Associate degree and five years of IT experience; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Evening or weekend work and on-call availability may be needed for projects and meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, GIS, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible IT experience with administration and support of enterprise applications, networks, or GIS.
• A Bachelor's degree in a related field or possession within probationary period (12 months) is desired.
• Experience in local government is preferred; a combination of additional experience and industry certifications may substitute for degree requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administers all aspects of hardware and software systems as assigned, including network, telecommunications, ERP, databases, and GIS.
• Secures, maintains, and supports the Town's technology and electronic data.
• May be required to work Council/Commission meetings, after-hours/weekends for projects, or be on-call.

Education

Associate degree in information technology, computer science, GIS, or related field

Bachelor's degree in relevant field (preferred)

Job description

Under general direction, administers all aspects of hardware and software systems as assigned, which may include network and telecommunications systems, business applications as well as websites, audio/visual and broadcasting systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, relational databases, and geographic information systems (GIS); work responsibilities extend to securing, maintaining, and supporting the Towns technology and electronic data; performs related duties, as required.

Requirements:
Minimum of an Associate degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, GIS, or a related field; AND five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional information technology experience with administration and support of enterprise business applications, network and infrastructure systems, telecommunication systems, or geographic information systems; a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in one of these fields or possession within probationary period (12 months) is desired. Experience in local government is preferred. A combination of additional experience along with industry certifications, may be substituted for degree requirement.

• Valid California class C drivers license with satisfactory driving record and automobile insurance.
• On an as needed basis, may need to be available to work Council or Commission meetings, work during off hours/weekends for projects, or be on-call.

This recruitment will remain open until filled, with an expected first applicant review on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026.

*You can expect to be contacted by phone OR email regarding this position. Email communications will be sent from [e-mail], and phone calls will come from our main line at [phone]. To ensure you receive our communications, please add the Town of Apple Valley to your contacts and check your junk or spam folder regularly, as our emails may occasionally be filtered there. *

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