Chief Information Officer

The purpose of this classification is to plan, direct, and manage the operations and staff responsible for the operation and administration of information technology for the Consolidated Government. This position is directly responsible to the Administrator to ensure efficient and effective operation of information processing and computer applications and ensures that all information systems operate in compliance with internal and legal regulations.

• Collaborates with clients, staff, professionals, vendors, and others as necessary to determine the most practical and desirable technical solution in keeping with the organization’s needs; assesses and respond to information technology needs; serves on related planning and policy-making committees; negotiates contracts with vendors; and coordinates contract bid and approval processes.
• Develops and implements long- and short-term plans, goals, and objectives for department: researches, assesses and develops strategies to meet current and future issues and concerns regarding Consolidated Government information technology needs; and implements needed changes, modifications and/or enhancements.
• Advises Consolidated Government administrators and Board of Commissioners regarding information technology activities, programs, operational issues, training, and initiatives: and prepares and presents reports on information technology activities as required.
• Identifies emerging information technologies to be assimilated, integrated, and introduced within the Consolidated Government’s infrastructure: assesses new computing technologies and the feasibility of system enhancements to determine potential value for the organization; and ensures that the Consolidated Government stays current and competitive with respect to IT infrastructure and services.
• Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work: prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports to the Consolidated Government Administrator.
• Develops, implements, and updates policies and procedures for department: formulates and develops work methods and practices, policies, standard operating procedures, and training programs; monitors implementation of rules and regulations; and updates policies and procedures as required.
• Develops, defends, and implements department budget: determines budget allocations for staffing, equipment and capital improvement needs; monitors expenditures and revenues to ensure compliance with approved budget; and maintains related documentation.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Information Science, Computer Science, Information management, or related field is required. Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience: Five (5) years of work related experience in management of information processing and computer application with a minimum of four (4) years of supervisory experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Familiarity with the principles and techniques of computerized information management, system design and analysis, programming, hardware, software, problem solving, and communications
• Knowledge of budgeting, performance measures, and strategic planning
• Proficiency in administrative principles and practices, including goal setting and program budget development and implementation
• Proficiency in acquiring and maintaining skill sets on new and evolving technologies
• Proficiency in concept of interpreting trends and standards of the information industry, and relevant local, state, and federal regulations 
• Mastery of relevant county ordinances and departmental policies and procedures
• Good communication skills, both oral and written

Licensing/Certification: 

• Possession of a valid driver’s license with good driving history. If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment.

This position requires staff call up in emergency situations.
Travel from the office is required of this position less than 50%.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:

• Data Utilization: Requires the ability to synthesize and integrate data for predicting, anticipating, and planning for future events impacting the organization. Includes determining strategic and tactical decisions at the highest organizational levels of authority and responsibility.
• Human Interaction: Requires the ability to function in a managerial capacity for a division or organizational unit; includes the ability to make decisions on procedural and technical levels.
• Equipment: Requires the ability to maintain, operate and control the actions of equipment needed to complete the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Verbal: Requires the ability to utilize consulting and advisory data and information, as well as reference, descriptive and/or design data and information as applicable.
• Math: Requires the ability to perform mathematical operations associated with budgeting, performance measures, and strategic planning, etc.
• Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions; to deal with several concrete and abstract variables; and to analyze major problems that require complex planning for interrelated activities that can span one or several work units.
• Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving broader aspects of organizational programs and operations, moderately unstable situations, or the direction, control and planning of an entire program or set of programs.
• Physical Abilities: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
• Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Salary : $111,121 - $166,681