Placer County

(Unclassified)

To assist the Chief Information Officer in managing and directing the activities of the Information Technology Department; to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the activities of the Information Technology Department; to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions and departments; to act as the Chief Information Officer in their absence; and to provide highly complex staff assistance to the Chief Information Officer.

The Assistant Director level recognizes positions that serve as a full line assistant to the department head; in addition, this position performs administrative and management tasks for the department head as assigned. 

Receives administrative direction from the Chief Information Officer.

Exercises direct supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff.

Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in the field of information technology, including two (2) years of management responsibility.

Training: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course-work in computer science, information systems, telecommunications management, business administration, public administration, or a related field.  A master's degree is desirable.

Required License or Certificate:
May need to possess a valid driver’s license as required by the position.  Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration as it relates to the management of computer systems operation and support, local and wide area data communications, application, enterprise, and customer support services and a variety of telecommunications systems.
• Principles and practices of policy development and implementation.
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution.
• Pertinent local, State, and Federal rules, regulations, and laws.
• Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and staff management.
• Principles and practices of business correspondence and report writing.

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; analyze, interpret, and evaluate work papers, staff reports, and work products including budget and technical reports; understand, interpret, recall, explain, and apply policies, procedures, rules, regulations, ordinances, and laws; problem solve department related issues; work under time pressure and complete a high volume of tasks; work with frequent interruptions; focus on a single task for long periods of time.
• On a continuous basis, sit at a desk and in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently walk, stand, bend, push, pull, reach and, twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping, and fine manipulation; see and hear with sufficient acuity to perform essential job functions; use a telephone, write, speak, and use a keyboard to communicate; and lift light weight. 
• Organize, direct, and implement a wide variety of programs and services that are carried out by the Information Technology Department.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Interpret and explain department policies and procedures.
• Prepare and administer a budget.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Read and comprehend technical reports to understand trends or areas for improvement.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.