Salary : $139,191.00 - $217,486.00 Annually
Location : Hastings, MN
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 63005.25.001
Department : INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ADMIN - 2300001
Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 4 : 30 PM Central
General Description
POSTING TYPE : Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT : Information Technology
HOURS : Full-time
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE : $139,191-$173,989 / year
FULL SALARY RANGE : $139,191-$217,486 / year (Grade Leve 114)
LOCATION : Administration Center, Hastings
UNION : None
CLOSE DATE : 4 : 30PM on February 28, 2025
The Information Technology Director leads the Information Technology Department and plays a critical role in developing and implementing the programs and plans for technology, telecommunications, and cybersecurity services for all county departments.
The IT Director develops and communicates the technical strategic direction along with division leadership and implements the strategic plans for information technology. The IT Director is responsible for the development of evaluation tools to ensure objectives of the technical work of the county are met. The IT Director participates as part of the leadership team in the Enterprise Finance and Information Services Division and reports to the Deputy County Manager.
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Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in computer science, business administration / management, management information systems, mathematics, public administration / policy or in a related field AND seven years progressively responsible management experience in information technology field.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration / management, management information systems, mathematics, public administration / policy or in a related field AND nine years progressively responsible management experience in information technology field.
Duties & Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
Provide leadership in establishing and achieving a vision for information technology in Dakota County.Direct the operations and activities of the staff of in the Information Technology Department. Coordinate the work plans of each of the department managers to ensure cohesiveness of plans and communication of efforts.Successfully manage the annual budget and capital improvement program of the department.Develop and implement an effective and reliable strategic planning process for information technology.Manage the development and maintenance of effective information technology infrastructure and services.Ensure that annual professional development plans are in place for all department managers and supervisors including succession planning efforts.Provide leadership for the effective coordination of the responsibilities and functions of the Information Technology Department with the other departments and divisions.Direct research and review of information technology and data processing needs, strategies and equipment requirements for current and emerging business needs.Develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers in all divisions and with elected offices.Represent Dakota County on committees and before other government organizations.Maintain information technology applications and infrastructure operations to support the day-to-day operations of the organization.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Duties 1-11 are essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
Comprehensive knowledge of principles, techniques, and laws related to the field.Demonstrated skill in analyzing project needs and in preparing long-range and strategic responses to meeting those needs.Demonstrated skill in analyzing, preparing, and managing comprehensive department budgets.Ability and skill to organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of professional and administrative support personnel.Ability to develop and support effective working relationships within and between divisions, departments, and outside agencies.Ability to discern and effectively respond to changing customer needs, interests, and requirements.Ability to effectively present analysis and recommendations through spoken and written communications.Ability to effectively conduct meetings and public forums.Ability to plan, implement and evaluate programs, systems, policies, and procedures.Ability to establish department objectives and performance measures as well as communicate, support, and evaluate the achievement of those objectives and measures.Ability to evaluate and analyze numerical, statistical, and financial data.The ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) and the ability to establish credibility with senior executives and elected officials.WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work is primarily sedentary, although there is some walking, travel, and carrying of lightweight items such as briefcases, laptops, notebooks, and work papers. The work is typically performed on-site in an adequately lit and climate-controlled office. May require occasional travel. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, laptop, printer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machines.
Benefits
Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefitsExcellent work-life balanceGenerous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year)Eleven paid holidays and one floating holiday each yearPension with a generous employer contributionVisit our Benefits site for more information.
Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and / or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.What is your highest level of completed education?
1. High School or G.E.D. equivalent2. Associate's Degree3. Bachelor's Degree4. Master's Degree or higherIf you have a degree, what field of study is it in?
Computer ScienceBusiness Administration / ManagementManagement Information SystemsMathematicsPublic Administration / PolicyOther Related FieldUnrelated FieldHow many years of progressively responsible management experience in the information technology field do you have?
None1-2 years3-4 years5-6 years7-8 years9-10 years11 yearsDescribe your experience developing and implementing information technology strategic plans and budgets.
Describe how you would approach your first six months in this position.
Do you have information technology experience in the Public Sector?
Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.
FacebookFriend, Family or ColleagueInDeedJob Fair or Dakota County EventJob Interest e-mails from Dakota CountyJobsInMinneapolis / StPaulLeague of Minnesota CitiesLinkedInMinneapolis Diversity.comMinnesota Diversity.comMinnesota Works WebsiteMinnesota Jobs Network.comMinnesota Association of CountiesMonsterProfessional Association WebsiteReferred by a Dakota County EmployeeSt Paul Diversity.comCollege Website, Instructor, Career ServicesDakota County WebsiteOtherIf you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County.
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Salary : $139,191 - $217,486
