STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Agency Information Technology Manager

Recruitment #230314-2321MP-001

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Introduction


The State of Connecticut, Office of the State Treasurer exists to provide and ensure effective financial management of public resources, high standards of professionalism and integrity, and expand opportunity for State of Connecticut residents and businesses.  We are recruiting for an Information Technology Manager to support the Management Services Division. 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours weekly
  • Monday through Friday
    • Centrally located in Hartford, Connecticut
    NOTE:  This position requires fluency in English (written and verbal), and minimal travel.

    Selection Plan

    In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.  Please ensure that your application is complete prior to submitting.  

    NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, supervisory references, attendance records, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Should you have questions pertaining to any phase of this recruitment, please contact Johnette Tolliver, johnette.tolliver@ct.gov.

    This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQ’s) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. Please regularly check your email for notifications, including your SPAM/JUNK folders. You must reply by the deadline indicated on the notification or you will be automatically disqualified from consideration.

    Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements and preferred qualifications of the position.

    All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period.  It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.  Requests should be made to das.shrm@ct.gov.

    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    In a Constitutional Office this class is accountable for directing the management of all agency information technology systems, applications development, systems maintenance and related functions.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    • Directs staff and operations of an agency information technology system;
    • Coordinates, plans and manages division activities;
    • Formulates program goals and objectives;
    • Develops or assists in development of related policy;
    • Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
    • Evaluates staff;
    • Prepares or assists in preparation of division budget;
    • Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact on program activities;
    • Establishes priorities for systems development and information technology projects in accordance with agency requirements;
    • Develops plans for future utilization information technology services in overall agency program;
    • Ensures development of high quality, low-cost technology solutions aligned with needs of agency;
    • Aligns information technology planning with business strategy;
    • Leads and influences development of standards and decisions regarding changes to systems/applications;
    • Stays abreast of local, regional and national industry trends;
    • Coordinates use of key people, resources, technologies, processes and capabilities to reach strategic goals;
    • Plans and supports information technology staff development;
    • Leverages technological solutions to meet business needs;
    • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
    • Performs related duties as required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    • Considerable knowledge of
      • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
      • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
      • information technology methods, techniques and equipment;
    • Considerable
      • interpersonal skills;
      • oral and written communication skills;
    • Considerable ability to analyze information technology system problems and implement effective solutions.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    Ten (10) years of experience in computer or network operations, systems development, information technology analysis and planning.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

    Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity.

    NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of an Information Technology Analyst 3.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

    • College training in management information systems, computer science or an information technology related area may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
    • A Master's degree in management information systems, computer science or electrical engineering may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Experience managing an IT organization composed of multidisciplinary technical teams such as helpdesk, desktop support, server support, data support, and voice support.
    • Experience managing information technology projects from conception to completion.
    • Experience developing a disaster recovery and business continuity plan for IT operations.
    • Experience developing and implementing project plans.
    • Experience assigning and monitoring day to day work of staff.
    • Experience leveraging technological solutions to meet business needs.
    • Experience supervising information technology and business staff and consultants assigned to projects.
    • Experience with communicating with internal and external stakeholders on information technology issues and resolutions.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

    Conclusion

    AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.




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