Placer County

(Unclassified)

To plan, organize, direct and review the activities and operations of the Information Technology Department; to coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the County Executive Officer.

• Develop, plan and implement Department goals and objectives; recommend and administer county-wide policies and procedures, as well as policies and procedures within the Department of Information Technology.
• Coordinate Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations, including customer and vendor liaison; provide staff assistance to the County Executive and Board of Supervisors; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the Department's work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the Information Technology budget; direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement mid-year adjustments.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures; maintain discipline and high standards for the efficient and professional operation of the Department.
• Represent the Department to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports and studies; prepare written correspondence as necessary.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Experience: Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in information technology, including four years of experience at the management level.

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

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of standard computer system definition, acquisition, implementation and management strategies, as well as current and developing computer technologies.
• Technologies relating to telephone, radio and microwave communications.
• Cable television franchises and related legal requirements.
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.
• Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
• Principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.

Ability to:

• Plan, direct and control the administration and operations of the Department of Information Technology.
• On a continuous basis, analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports; know laws, regulations and codes; observe performance and evaluate staff; problem-solve Department related issues; remember various rules; and explain and interpret policy.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time. Intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and communicate through written means.
• Develop and implement Department policies and procedures.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Successfully develop, control and administer Departmental budget and expenditures.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Interpret and apply County policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.