Information Technology (IT) Manager

City of Florence Employment Opportunity

IT Manager

$4,654—6,431 monthly

The City of Florence is accepting applications for an Information Technology (IT) Manager to join our team! The IT Manager is a new position within our organization and will develop the City’s IT Department.

Position Summary:

The City of Florence Information Technology (IT) Manager will plan, direct, and oversee the City’s IT Department and the information technology systems supporting the City’s business needs across the organization. It is a strategic position responsible for managing the City-wide systems and contractual support services, as well as a “hands on” position in supporting City staff.

IT Manager’s Role:

The IT Manager will oversee the daily functions, operations, and activities of the information technologies and networks for the City of Florence. The City has completed an IT Assessment and Strategic Plan, including development of an infrastructure improvement implementation schedule. The IT Manager will be responsible for implementing the IT Strategic Plan elements, which includes network, workstation, systems, policies, and procedures. The IT Manager serves as a member of the City’s Management Team.

It is understood that IT professionals commonly have areas of specialization. The IT Manager may not perform all duties listed within the job description, but may manage contractual services, or future support staff depending on growth, for the duties outside of their specialty, certifications, or capacity.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications:

• Desired proficiency in such software applications as Microsoft Office Suites, database management, PHP, HTML, SQL, VoIP, and/or other general purpose programming language.
• Preferred familiarity with website design and maintenance for interaction with contract providers.
• Preferred familiarity with land mobile radio infrastructure systems.
• CJIS (Criminal Justice Information System) Level Four Certification (must obtain within the first 30 days of employment, if not already certified).
• Possess of a valid Oregon driver’s license within the first 30 days of employment.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field of study. Three to five (3-5) years progressively responsible experience in the area of information systems. An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job duties would be considered.

To Apply:

Please visit the City’s website at www.ci.florence.or.us/jobs for a detailed job description, to download a City employment application, and to learn how to apply for the position. 

Position is open until filled with a first review of applications on June 19, 2017 at 5 pm.

The City of Florence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IT Manger Initial Priorities: 

The City of Florence’s Work Plan outlines some exciting projects for the City's information technology network and the City as a whole. Several of those projects are outlined below and will become priorities for the new IT Manager.

1. Development of the City’s IT Department.
2. Implementation of the City’s IT Strategic Plan, including:
   • Updating the City’s IT network infrastructure.
   • Standardize the delivery platform for IT support to reduce acquisition and support costs.
   • Implement needed hardware and software upgrades per the IT Strategic Plan schedule.
   • Development and implementation of policies and procedures for use of the City’s technologies.
3. Provide strategic direction to the City through goal setting, work plan development, and budgeting.
4. Review and implementation of best practices for City-wide IT policies, both internal and external.
5. Provide assistance during the City Hall remodel to modernize the City’s utilization of technology solutions to improve service to citizens, provide efficiencies to staff, and to improve public meeting capabilities.
6. Review and manage the City’s support services contracts.

Our City staff and our community have embraced the City in Motion mantra. Check out our City of Florence: A City in Motion video on our website at www.ci.florence.or.us/citymanager/city-motion-video. The City Council and Management Team have outlined what it means to be a City in Motion and the exciting projects we have in store for our community. We are looking for a Human Resources professional who can join our City in Motion, embrace our mission and goals, and contribute to our vision of becoming Oregon’s Premier Coastal Community!