IT DIRECTOR

Linn County, IA; Iowa; On-site; USD 133,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay increases

IPERS retirement plan

Wellness program with insurance-premia

Free on-site fitness centers

12 paid holidays

Training & professional development

Job summary

Linn County in Iowa seeks an executive IT leader to guide the County’s Information Technology Department and drive technology use across all departments. You will plan, secure, and modernize the technology environment, aligning investments with the Strategic Plan while ensuring services are reliable and cost-effective.

You will oversee governance, security programs, budget, vendor management, and project delivery, while building a capable IT team and reporting to the County Board and committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in information technology, computer science, or other related field.
• Over six (6) years of experience that includes two years in a supervisory or management position.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and skills for this position may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develops and carries out the IT strategic roadmap aligned with the County’s Strategic Plan.
• Provides strategic oversight of information security including policies, risk assessments, and incident response.
• Plans and directs operation, maintenance, and support of all information services and systems; ensures reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develops and manages the department’s budget; evaluates and approves technology expenditures.
• Directs vendor/contractor oversight; monitors SLAs and deliverables.
• Establishes project management practices; communicates status to stakeholders.
• Supervises IT staff and fosters a collaborative, service-oriented culture.
• Represents the County on technology matters and coordinates with external partners.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in information technology, computer science, or other related field

Job description

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do!Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!

Why work at Linn County?

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
• Access to medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
• Free on-site fitness centers
• 100% County paid basic life insurance
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Training & professional development opportunities

Salary:

Minimum: $132,534 Midpoint: $160,240

About the Role:

Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the County’s Information Technology (IT) Department and for technology use across all County departments. Directs the planning, security, operation, and modernization of the County’s technology environment. Ensures technology investments and services support the County’s Strategic Plan and operational goals and are delivered securely, reliably, and cost-effectively. Directs and manages information technology services, budget, and staff.

• Develops and carries out the IT strategic roadmap aligned with the County’s Strategic Plan. Sets technology governance, standards, policies, and project priorities and advises the County Board, departments, and committees on technology strategy, emerging technologies, and risks. Promotes sound IT and data governance and analytics
• Provides strategic oversight of the County’s information security program, including establishing and monitoring policies, risk assessments, access controls, vulnerability management, incident response, and security awareness training. Ensures security and privacy requirements are built into systems and processes and coordinates with internal and external partners on compliance and incident response.
• Plans and directs the operation, maintenance, and support of all information services and systems. Evaluates systems and emerging technologies. Establishes standards, priorities, and performance indicators. Oversees escalation procedures and incident, problem, and change management processes so that services are reliable, secure, and responsive. Establishes and maintains IT disaster recovery and continuity capabilities for critical systems and data. Oversees backup, redundancy, and recovery testing, and coordinates with emergency management during cyber incidents, infrastructure failures, and disasters.
• Develops and manages the department’s budget in accordance with County policies and practices. Evaluates and approves technology expenditures. Prepares and presents budget proposals and reports.
• Directs the selection, oversight, and evaluation of technology vendors, contractors, and service providers. Establishes, approves, and monitors service-level agreements, contract requirements, and deliverables.
• Establishes project management practices covering scope, budget, schedule, and performance measures. Evaluates and monitors project execution, milestones, costs, risks, and deliverables to ensure accountability and timely completion. Communicates project status to appropriate stakeholders.

• Directs, supervises, and develops IT staff directly and through management staff. Evaluates staffing, promotes training and succession planning, and builds a collaborative, service-oriented team culture. Makes and approves employment decisions including hiring, discipline, termination, and other related actions.
• Serves as the County’s primary contact and representative on technology matters. Prepares and presents reports, budget requests, and recommendations to the Board, executive leadership, and committees. Builds and maintains relationships with agencies, vendors, and the public.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in information technology, computer science, or other related field.
• Over six (6) years of experience that includes two years in a supervisory or management position.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and skills for this position may be considered.

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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