Director Administrative Services/Chief Information Officer

Apply by February 7th, 2025, for first consideration
 
To view and print copies of the brochure for this position go to the following link:
https://www.countyofmerced.com/DocumentCenter/View/44579/Director-of-Admin-Services---Chief-Information-Officer

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversees the design and implementation of new systems; coordinates countywide acquisition of hardware and software, including development and implementation of a long-range asset management plan for the maintenance and replacement of hardware and software systems.
  
  
• Oversees countywide cybersecurity; includes the development and implementation of an information security strategy, establishment of information security policies and procedures, cybersecurity operations, monitoring and responding to security incidents, management of security audits and assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
  
  
• Negotiates and directs the administration of contracts for the provision of information systems on behalf of county departments.
  
  
• Oversees the implementation of purchasing strategies; negotiations of contracts with suppliers, management of supplier relationships, identification of opportunities for cost savings, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and regulations.  
  
  
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the operation of the Department Services and its divisions.
   
• Confer with the Executive Office on matters of policy and procedures, and representing the department in public and county review meetings.
   
• Direct, coordinate and participate in the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, polices, procedures and priorities.
   
• Provide staff leadership on policy planning and direction for departmental activities.
   
• Direct the preparation and administration of department and division budgets.
   
• Direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies.
   
• Coordinate activities with other departments and outside agencies and organizations to ensure cooperation on all governmental levels on matters pertaining to Administrative Services.
   
• Select, train, and supervise managerial, professional, technical and clerical personnel.
   
• Direct personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, discharges and discipline.
   
• Attend sessions of the Board of Supervisors to present department proposal.
   
• Confer with the County Executive Office concerning budgetary and organizational program and services.
   
• Establish and enforce county-wide standards in the areas for which the department is responsible including information technology, purchasing, custodial, and telecommunications.

Experience:
Broad and extensive experience in the management of information technology, voice, data and radio communication systems. Five (5) years of managerial or supervisory experience at a senior level in Information Systems.  Experience must include fiscal budget development and management.

Education:
Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college with major work in computer science or a closely related field.

Desirable Education:
Masters Degree in Information Systems.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 

• Directs and coordinates development and production activities of county information systems, purchasing, custodial, voice and data comunications, and radio communications.
   
• Establishes system and work standards.
   
• Consults with other departments to determine information systems standards, policies, procedures, priorities and feasibility of projects, to include hardware and software acquisition.
   
• Consults with other departments to determine purchasing priorities and feasibility of projects.
   
• Communicates effectively with others in person, in writing, and over the telephone.
   
• Analyzes data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports.
   
• Meets deadlines under stressful conditions.
   
• Resolves conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
   
• Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
   
• Establishes, implement and achieve department goals and objectives.
   
• Administers department budget, personnel and programs.
   
• Represents the County and the department with the community and other agencies.
   
• Makes presentations to the Board of Supervisors and other groups.
   
• Maintains confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
   
• Trains, evaluates and supervises staff.
   
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
   
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
   
• Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
   
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
   
• Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
   
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
   
• Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
  
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of: 

• Thorough knowledge of principles, regulations methods and techniques of systems and design necessary to develop and evaluate program goals, priorities and objectives, analyze and recommend organizational and administrative policies, and determine staffing and equipment needs to support the information systems requirements of county departments. 
   
• Thorough knowledge of principles, regulations, methods and techniques of public sector and local government purchasing.
   
• Operation of a variety of computer systems, peripheral equipment, software, LAN/WAN network and voice, data and radio communications equipment.
   
• Principles, laws, regulations, methods, materials, and equipment used in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of radio, voice and data electronic communications system.
   
• Modern office methods, functions, and clerical procedures.
   
• Principles of supervision and training.

Ability to: 

• Plan, delegate, prioritize, and supervise information and communication systems activities.
   
• Develop, present and administer a business plan for countywide information telecommunication systems.
   
• Supervise and train subordinate personnel.
   
• Design and implement new computer applications and telecommunications systems.
   
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Salary : $150,738 - $183,560