IT DIRECTOR

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages with annual pay and

Annual cost of living increase

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Short & long term disability

IPERS retirement plan

Wellness program with premium credits

On-site fitness centers

County paid basic life insurance

12 paid holidays

Training & professional development

Job summary

Linn County is seeking an IT Director to lead the County's Information Technology Department and guide technology use across all County agencies. You will direct planning, security, operations, and modernization to ensure secure, reliable, and cost-effective services aligned with the County's strategic goals.

The role oversees IT budgeting, vendor management, governance, and staff development, with a focus on delivering high-quality public services through technology and data governance.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Posting number: 2026-00111

Department: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Division: IT DEPARTMENT - 0106A

Job classification: IT DIRECTOR

Posting type: Open

Categories: IT and Computers

Summary

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.

Examples of duties

• 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.

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.

Supplemental information

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Read the full job description here: IT Director Job Description

Learn more about the IT department here: Linn County IT Website