IT Director

Hancock County Sheriff's Office - Indiana; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock County Information Technologies Department seeks a Director to lead and strategize county IT initiatives. You will steer planning, budgeting, and policy development while coordinating with vendors and county leaders.

The role requires directing IT staff, evaluating technologies, and ensuring high-quality information systems support for county offices. Strong communication and management skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent; 10 years IT management experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of computer information systems, management techniques, and project planning.
• Ability to supervise IT staff, manage budgets, and set IT priorities.
• Strong written and oral communication with county offices and departments.
• Knowledge of budget administration and funding needs.

Responsibilities

• Directs short- and long-range IT planning and department direction.
• Researches and evaluates data processing concepts and technologies.
• Consults with vendors and county officials to assess applicability and impact.
• Develops IT budgets and implements policies and standards.
• Oversees IT personnel, training, and performance evaluations.

Skills

IT management

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Team supervision

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

COUNTY OF HANCOCK, INDIANA

POSITION: Director

DEPARTMENT: Information Technologies & Service (IT)

WORK SCHEDULE:

JOB CATEGORY: PAT (Professional, Administrative, Technological)

DATE UPDATED: 06/25/2026 STATUS: Full Time Salaried

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbent serves as Director of the Hancock County Information Technologies Department, responsible for short and long-range planning and direction of all IT activities.

DUTIES

Research, analyze, evaluate, and make recommendations on a daily basis for a wide variety of requests for ever changing data processing concepts and technologies. Taking into consideration; needs, funding sources, impact on current systems, current industry trends, and effect on county goals for the future.

Consult frequently with outside vendors, county office holders and departmental heads to evaluate new and evolving technology concepts and determine their applicability and effect on county information technology needs and goals.

Continuously develop plans and alternative strategies for the installation, maintenance, and improvement of IT systems including but not limited to PC’s, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, File Servers, Web/Email server(s), emerging GIS project, and software for all County offices determining priority needs and utilizing available techniques, equipment, and funding to best achieve desired results.

Make independent decisions regarding computer policies, IT priorities, personnel management and miscellaneous issues as they arise.

Effectively communicate with outside vendors using industry terms while being able to translate these terms into plain English concepts to facilitate easy understanding and utilization of technologies by county employees.

Supervises and directs the activities of IT personnel, including recruiting employees, corrective instruction, making work assignments, evaluating job performance, and providing training.

Develop and implement IT budgets, applying cost/benefit analysis to current and proposed IT applications, equipment and organizational needs, and personnel.

Devises, implements and advises on IT policies and standards.

Performs regular evaluations of IT equipment and systems, to detect and remedy any deficiencies.

Perform a variety of computer-related tasks when necessary to assist IT staff.

Attend a variety of organizational meetings, as well as training and educational seminars throughout the year.

Performs related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, 10 years of related IT management or related experience. Previous related experience in the public sector preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of and extensive experience with computer information systems, management techniques, quantitative analysis methods, project planning and control, and ability to effectively perform the essential duties of the position.
• Knowledge of data processing concepts, including hardware, data communications, systems analysis and design techniques, and some programming.
• Ability to supervise and direct the activities of IT personnel, training, evaluation, and assignment of duties.
• Knowledge of budget administration and implementation, and the ability to project organizational funding needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with County office holders and Departments heads, both orally and in written form as necessary.
• Ability to tactfully and effectively communicate with co-workers, computer users, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

RESPONSIBILITY

Incumbent’s work affects the operations of County government offices and personnel requiring IT services and equipment. Department goals and objectives are well established, but subject to changes necessitated by evolving needs of departments. Work is reviewed by Commissioners for soundness of judgement, attainments of objectives, and effect on departmental goals.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS

Incumbent maintains frequent communication with County office holders and department heads, supervisory boards, IT staff, and vendors for a variety of purposes, including determination of information technology needs, presentation of budget and reports, supervisory duties, and evaluation and purchase of necessary equipment and supplies.

Incumbent reports directly to county Commissioners.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Incumbent performs duties in a standard office environment with ability to lift boxes weighing 25-50 pounds.

APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The job description for the position of Director of IT describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.

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Job Details

Category IT Status Open Posted September 14, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled

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