GENESEE COUNTY
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Under the general direction of the Director of Information Technology, this administrative and technical position will assist in the management of Information Technology programs, policies, and resources for Genesee County. This includes the management of complex data processing systems and initiatives, network infrastructure and operating systems, desktop and end-user client technology, telecommunications solutions, and the supervision of help desk and service requests. Direct supervision, as determined by the Director of Information Technology, is exercised over assigned personnel. In the absence of the Director of Information Technology, the incumbent is authorized to act generally for and on behalf of the Director of Information Technology and assumes responsibility of departmental operations and personnel. The incumbent will perform all related duties as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Acts for the Director of Information Technology in his/her absence and
represents him/her in an official capacity, as required,
on all departmental matters and at local, state and
professional meetings;
Directs and coordinates special projects and programs as assigned
by the Director of Information Technology;
Supervises and coordinates activities and employees related
to the day-to-dayoperations and responses to work orders,
technology issues and service requests;
Establishes work order procedures, priorities, and controls
to insure adequate volume and responsiveness in operations;
Supervises, trains, and provides assistance to technical employees
engaged in the operation and management of computers, network
components and other related peripheral equipment;
Reviews the work of supervised Information Technology
employees to determine adherence to project goals and
departmental standards, policies and procedures;
Coordinates the implementation of new operating
systems and hardware;
Establishes processes and requirements for computer and
telecommunicationssystems, including stakeholder participation,
specifications and business process analysis documentation,
budget development, oversight of procurement processes,
and assurance of sound implementation plans;
Analyzes the flow and integration of information and data
between various systems and recommends solutions to
improve computing and communication procedures and
enhance efficiencies for local government programs and services;
Determines whether departmental and agency needs can be
satisfied with internal resources and, if not, recommends and
assists in the development of grant applications,
specifications, requests for proposals,bids and contracts
with external entities and the Purchasing Division;
Plans, designs, develops and implements technology solutions
working closely with department heads or their designees,
and other local government and New York State agencies;
Coordinates communications, computing resources and shared
services initiatives in conjunction with other local
governments and New York State agencies;
Insures that all systems are operating at required performance
levels including applications of software, operating systems,
hardware, and modifications suited to users' needs;
Assists in the establishment of new and revised department
and organizational policies and operating procedures;
Confers with software, hardware and other technology vendors
regarding problems and corrective actions;
Assists in the preparation of strategic plans and the
annual departmental budget based on user requirements,
mandated items, current and anticipated projects and resources,
and organizational objectives;
Determines need for new or additional equipment and software
and recommends type and/or capacity.
FULL PERFOMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND/OR PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the operation, care, and adjustment of electronic computers and related peripheral equipment; thorough knowledge of the operation, care, and adjustment of electronic communications systems, voice communications systems, and related peripheral equipment; thorough knowledge of the principles of electronic computer programming and systems analysis; thorough knowledge of application of major types of electronic data processing equipment to administrative, accounting and statistical problems; good knowledge of governmental budgetary procedures; ability to monitor and control a large number of projects, problems and issues; ability to translate and adapt administrative, statistical and financial data to programs for use in a data processing operation; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to establish and maintain working relationships with program administrators and legislators.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to walk, talk and hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of an appropriate equivalency diploma recognized by the NYS Department of Education, AND EITHER:
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State
registered college or university with a Master’s Degree
in electronic data processing, computer science,
public administration or closely related field AND five (5) years
of experience in the management of information systems
projects, or the operation of electronic data processing
equipment involving programming, systems analysis
or technology application activities, two (2) years of which
shall have been in a supervisory capacity;
OR:
B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State
registered four year college or university with a
Bachelor's Degree in electronic data processing,
computer science, public administration, or closely related field
AND six (6) years of experience in the management
of information systems projects, or the operation of
electronic data processing equipment involving programming,
systems analysis or technology application activities,
two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity;
OR:
C. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State
registered two year college or university with an
Associate's Degree OR sixty (60) credit hours in
electronic data processing, computer science, public administration,
or closely related field AND eight (8) years of experience
in the management of information systems projects,
or the operation of electronic data processing equipment involving
programming, systems analysis or technology application
activities two (2) years of which shall have been
in a supervisory capacity;
OR:
D. Ten (10) years of full-time paid experience in the management
of information systems projects, or operation of electronic data
processing equipment involving programming, systems analysis
or technology application activities, two (2) years of which shall
have been in a supervisory capacity;
OR:
Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater
than that specified in A, B, C or D above.
NOTE: Part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: The applicant must possess a valid New York State driver’s license at the time of appointment and maintain such license for the duration of employment.
Competitive