IT Manager
Under the broad policy guidance of the Mayor, this position serves as a key member of the City’s leadership team with direct responsibility for the effective implementation of strategic and operating initiatives. The Information Technology Manager provides vision and leadership in the operation and management of the Information Technology Department by implementing strategies and systems to enhance operations. The ideal candidate will assess the impact of emerging technology on the organization by keeping current trends in the IT industry and will ensure the continuous delivery of high-quality services through the coordination, evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems. Through strategic thinking and effective leadership, the Information Technology Manager will foster innovation and exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment.
· Plays an important role in City-wide public safety and will direct the City’s city-wide computer networks, departmental and mainframe applications and hardware, database administration, computer operations and production scheduling, computer programming, computer systems analysis, data communications, radio/audio/electronic equipment operations and repair, telecommunications, and telephone equipment operations.
· Is a resourceful manager with the strategic planning skills needed to analyze and develop multiyear plans to modernize the City’s technology infrastructure, platforms, and applications.
· Analyzes and tests new products to drive the City forward as a world-class organization. Keeps current with technological advances. Develops and implements objectives, policies, and procedures.
· Performs other related tasks as required.
Minimum Education and Experience
Eight (8) years of responsible information systems experience including three (3) years at a supervisory/management level
Experience in data communications, telephone communication systems, intra/internet structure transmissions, installations, and maintenance of local and wide area networks
Valid Florida Driver’s License