Information Technology Supervisor (Applications)

ABOUT US

At the City of Santa Barbara, the best part of our organization is our people. As a City of Santa Barbara employee, you will work in an environment with other motivated individuals who are passionate about their work. We strive to provide employees with the support they need to thrive. Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here. 

The mission of the Information Technology Department is to provide vision and direction to improve City business processes using technology, while maintaining secure and reliable access to information. Read more about the Department of Information Technology here.

 THE POSITION

The City of Santa Barbara Information Technology Department is seeking a knowledgeable Information Technology Supervisor (Applications Supervisor) to organize, plan, and direct the work of technical and professional personnel supporting the City's enterprise application systems including Financial, Web, and other full service municipal applications. The Supervisor is also responsible for administering a robust computer training program.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of employee supervision; research techniques and methods; budgeting practices; project management and planning methods; contract administration principles; standard hardware and software security practice and procedures; Information Technology principles and procedures necessary to fully support enterprise wide application systems including needs analysis, selection, implementation, configuration, operation, administration, support, and maintenance; systems analysis practices and procedures; basic accounting, statistical, business and office procedures; principles and practices of employee supervision; and support of Tyler Technologies Munis, Microsoft SQL, Reporting Services, Office, and SharePoint. 

Ability to: Plan, coordinate, and schedule the work of others; lead and supervise technical staff in complex simultaneous projects; prepare and maintain a variety of reports and records; understand and apply user systems specifications in performing systems evaluation; plan, schedule, and complete projects efficiently and in accordance with City quality standards; analyze and interpret research and formulate appropriate action plans; prepare clear and concise program documentation, user procedures, and other written materials; exercise independent judgment within established guidelines; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, end users, vendors, and contractors.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience managing or administering application systems, including one (1) year as a project lead or team leader.

In addition to the above, at least two (2) years of project management and/or contract administration experience and two years in a lead or supervisory role; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is highly desirable.

Education and/or Training:

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

It is important that your application and supplemental questionnaire show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess which qualifies you for this position. All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Be sure to be thorough in your responses. Statements such as “See application”, “Extensive Experience”, or "See Resume" are not an acceptable substitute for a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.  

 The selection process may consist of an application screening, written exam, computer skills exam and/or an oral interview. The successful candidate's employment history will be thoroughly evaluated prior to appointment.

There is currently one (1) vacancy within the Information Technology Department.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application.  Please check your email and spam regularly throughout the recruitment process. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.

CITY APPLICATION AND RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:30 PM ON THURSDAY MARCH 13, 2025.  TENTATIVE 1st ROUND INTERVIEWS ARE SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 24th, 2025. TENTATIVE 2nd ROUND INTERVIEWS ARE SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 31st, 2025. 

Salary : $136,657 - $166,106