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Information Systems Manager (4300-50)

Hamilton County, Ohio
On-site
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
$48.49 - $65.46 USD hourly
Information Systems
Information Systems Manager (4300-50)
 
Deadline to Apply:
February 18, 2025
 
Work Location:
Various County Locations
 
Work Hours:
40 hours/week
 
Pay Range: 
$48.49 - $65.46 hourly
 
FOR SERIOUS CONSIDERATION PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME WITH APPLICATION
 
The Office of the County Engineer provides a variety of important services to the traveling public. These are largely funded by the purchase of license plates and by gasoline taxes. There are 423 bridges and over 500 miles of public right of way - all the responsibility of the County Engineer. These responsibilities include design, construction, inspection, maintenance, and study which result in safety improvements or regulations in compliance with State law.
 
Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off
 
11 Paid Holidays, Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time, and Earned Personal Days.
Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option. Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  Under administrative direction, aligns Information Systems and Technology objectives and programs to organizational objectives and strategies; continuously develops and maintains a comprehensive strategic and tactical  business plan for Information Systems and Technology in order to support continuous improvement and organizational efficiency; coordinates, directs and actively participates in Information Systems and Technology projects and initiatives; actively participates on internal and external Executive Teams to plan and implement agency-wide activities; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support guidance and recommendations to top administration; collaboratively establishes and interprets agency-wide program policy relating to information systems and technology; helps organizational business units plan and implement effective information systems projects aligned with their individual business plans and the strategic goals of the organization; effectively manages internal and external relationships to maximize service and support continuous improvement;; plans, directs and effectively manages Information Technology and Information Systems employees.
 
QUALIFICATIONS: An example of acceptable qualifications:
Master’s degree in business administration, information technology, computer science, management, or related field preferred.  Eight (8) years of proven work experience in public or business administration, or management, which evidences thorough expertise in the following areas: information systems and technology, management principles, government structure and process, project management, continuous process improvement, and strategic planning and leadership.
 
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 
Must possess a valid state of residency driver’s license.  Must remain insurable under the County’s vehicle insurance policy.
 
EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
Calculator, computer, fax machine, copier, scanner, telephone, cell phone, printers, and other standard modern business office equipment.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:
JOB DUTIES in order of importance
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:  For purposes of 42 USC 12101:
 
  • Works under the general direction of the County Engineer or Chief Deputy Engineer
  • Aligns Information Systems, Information Technology objectives and programs to organizational objectives and strategies
  • Develops and continuously modifies a comprehensive strategic and tactical business plan for Information Systems and Technology in order to support organizational growth and efficiencies
  • Actively participates as a member of the organizational Executive Team in order to plan and implement agency-wide leadership activities
  • Provides highly responsible and complex administrative support and recommendations to top administration
  • Establishes and interprets agency-wide program policy relating to information systems and technology
  • Helps organizational business units plan and implement effective information systems projects aligned with their individual business plans and the strategic goals of the organization
  • Optimizes costs of Information Technology services through a mix of internal and external resources to maximize budget
  • Plans, coordinates, directs and actively participates in all Information Systems and Technology operation, projects and initiatives including hardware and software procurement and life-cycle management, data ETL functions, systems integration, record management, archives, records retention, imaging, custom development, project management, networking, communications, operations, security, scheduling, disaster recovery, budget, policy and staffing.
  • Proactively plans, directs and manages Information Systems and Technology staff. 
  • Ensure staff have sufficient and up-to-date information. 
  • Fosters a culture of collaboration, respect, exceptional service, and continuous learning and improvement
  • Maintains communication with applicable State, County and Local IT departments and staff, hardware and software vendor personnel to keep abreast of advances in technology and to ensure the needs of the consumers are met
  • Provides clear communication to executive team and IT staff
  • Keeps up to date with current and potential trends/concepts of the IT Sector
  • Continuously monitors effectiveness of existing information system and technology in meeting established performance indicators, regulatory and reporting requirements and end-user satisfaction
  • Identifies problems and proactively identifies and evaluates reasonable, sustainable and cost-effective solutions
  • Makes decisions and interprets results based on quantitative techniques; continuously adjusts Information Systems and Technology business plans to meet or exceed short-medium-long term organizational goals while managing risk and minimizing life-cycle costs
  • Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions
  • Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
  • Due to the nature of the job, when scheduled for on-call assignment, the Information Systems Manager must be available to return to work after normal work hours or on weekends and/or holidays when called to do so
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
 
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS: (*indicates developed after employment)
 
Knowledge of:
  • Management principles
  • Personnel administration
  • Leadership, planning and organization
  • Business principles; quality assurance
  • Government structure and process
  • Office practices and procedures
  • County departmental policies, procedures, goals and objectives*.
 
Skill in: 
  • Information Systems development
  • Workflow analysis; strategic planning
  • Systems thinking; clear and concise communication
  • Problem solving; management
  • Vendor and contract negotiations.
Ability to: 
  • Identify and implement organizational solutions to improve common business unit requirements, provide effective transformational leadership
  • Systematically assess situations and problems to identify and choose  appropriate course(s) of action
  • Administer and implement in-depth projects
  • Develop and interpret technical and administrative policies and procedures
  • Establish, model and maintain a workplace culture aligned with the values of the organization; handle sensitive contacts with public and government officials
  • Interview