IT Assistant Director

This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies with the Tulare County Information and Communications Technology Department. This is a continuous recruitment and can be closed at any time without notice. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and future vacancies.


NEXT REVIEW: Tuesday, June 12, 2018                                      
 
 

Develops and administers comprehensive information technology, communications, and business solutions; Performs responsible and technical work of a high degree in connection with the analysis and development of policies, planning and procedures necessary to successfully supervise the activities of a diversified professional and technical staff engaged in a wide range of projects; Manages a positive customer service relationship with County departments, government agencies and other clients of TCiCT services; Advises and develop information security policy, procedures and programs; Supervises the preparation and implementation of budgets, contracts, and county wide policies; Makes presentations before legislative bodies, regulatory commissions, advisory panels and citizens groups; Performs related duties as assigned.  (Essential duties may vary from position to position within this classification.  Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)
 

Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in Information Technology, Computer Science, Public Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field.


Experience:
Five years of administrative management experience in Information Technology.
 
Knowledge of:
The principles and practices of information and communications technology, information security, business and government processes, laws, regulations, and programs; Standards for project management; Information Technology customer service.
 
Skill/Ability to:
Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the activities of a professional, technical and administrative support staff; Analyze and interpret data to ensure effective management; Speak effectively before the Board of Supervisors, committees, and other groups; Negotiate terms of contracts; Prepare clear and comprehensive reports; Read and interpret complex legislation and regulations; Select and evaluate staff; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other departments and agencies, and the public; Work effectively in emergency and stressful situations. Analyze various complex problems and situations and take an effective course of action.


LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
 
DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification as a Project Management Professional, Information Systems Security Professional or other Information Technology certification.
 
 

Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.  Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
 
College Cost Reduction Access Act
This is a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation.