Division Director-DV25 (Appointed)

Job Description
Gwinnett County is a nationally recognized dynamic and diverse County where we proudly support our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services to over 900,000 residents. We believe in empowering the citizens of our community whenever possible through technology. We are a value driven organization using these core values as a compass to guide our decisions. We are seeking a business-minded Division Director of New Technology Solutions and Development to join a dynamic, mission-driven team that includes System Developers, Open-Source Developers, Architects, Solution Engineers, and Technical Project Managers.

Our Information Technology Department is at the center of driving innovation and taking advantage of new technologies from around the world to transform our work, processes, and engagement tools to support all County’s efforts. As a results-focused self-starter, the Division Director of New Technology Solutions will lead the execution of the application modernization initiatives and have a passion for emerging technologies, development of new applications and API integrations. You will be skilled at influencing and inspiring the team in developing innovative solutions that meet our business unit’s and resident’s needs.

This position, which reports to the Director and CIO of Gwinnett County, works with the County’s senior leadership to set the strategic direction for initiating and implementing the use of information technology to fulfill the mission of the County. This position provides operational and budgetary management and managerial supervision for a full-time IT staff. The incumbent advises and makes recommendations on the latest IT technologies, research, and data analysis trends. The Division Director serves on the CIO’s management team, upholding its shared mission, vision, core values, and leadership principles.

Essential Duties

• Strategic Planning and Management
  • Manage department operations to achieve the technology objectives of the department. 
  • Work with leadership and key staff to further the department’s mission.
  • Serve as a senior project manager on one or more critical initiatives at any given time. 
  • Lead several County committees and/or working groups including:
    • The Technology Standards Committee (TSC) to facilitate inter-unit collaboration and transparency, to shape policy and direction, and to identify IT and data projects that are necessary to meet the strategic priorities and mission of the County as a whole.
    • The Business Strategic Services Group (BSS) to connect County business units, determine existing survey collection instruments, and promote shared data analysis.
•  Leadership and Effective Team Management
  • Provide leadership, guidance, performance management, and plans for professional development and training
  • Manage projects or providing project management oversight on projects assigned.
  • Develop relationships needed for each project and serves as liaison to various business units, and where relevant, external constituencies.
  • Supervise, mentoring, and developing staff.
  • Conduct skills assessments, recommending training, promoting cross team collaboration, assessing, and assigning roles and responsibilities.
  • Motivate team members, maximizing their individual and team contribution and professional growth.
  • Prepare annual performance reviews, managing disciplinary issues, and participating in hiring and disciplinary procedures.
  • Participate in meetings on behalf of the Chief Information Officer and representing the organization as required.
  • Keep the Chief Information Officer appraised on initiatives, preparing, and presenting recommendations, and providing proposals and reports as required.
• Professional Development
  • Stay abreast of information technology trends relevant to current and future information system environments.
  •  Maintain and enhancing knowledge in Service and Project Management techniques and methodologies.
  • Pursue training and education relating to information technology and leadership.
  • Develop training plans for staff.
• Attend formal conferences; developing/improving project management skills; continually developing leadership skills

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job is a civilian position in either a public safety department or in Information Technology with close ties to public safety. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a public safety background is required to include motor vehicle & criminal histories, and fingerprinting.

Grade
The grade for this position is 205. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.
 
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
 
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a closely related field AND
• Nine years of progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment, including two years experience as a manager.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and strategic planning skills necessary.
• Experience in managing a budget and vendor relationships required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Must be a result and goal-oriented individual with the persistence and patience necessary to work effectively with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Must have the ability to gain credibility with diverse constituencies.
• Must have the ability to detect emerging trends and make recommendations for change.
• Must possess a high degree of personal integrity and ethics.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills required.
• Ability to handle confidential information with exceptional judgment and discretion necessary.
• Accuracy and attention to details and timelines essential.
• Ability to combine vision with strong creativity and tactical execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten to Twelve years of progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment.
• Experience in a complex centralized environment is desirable.
• Strong IT experience in the following areas preferred: information security, software development and support, project management, strategic planning, IT governance, consultancy, systems architecture and administration, client support, storage, virtualization, and operational management.
• Experience with planning and implementing a large - scale initiatives.
  
• Effective communicator and presenter to effectively articulate status and recommendations to senior leadership including the Department Director, County Administrator and Board of Commissioners.
  
  

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.
 
Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

For more information about this department, please click here. About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
  
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
  
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
 
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

Salary : $121,592 - $150,000