Chief Assistant Director – Information Services & Technology Department
Marin County
Date Posted:
August 5, 2015
Salary:
Salary: $157,726 – $173,867 Annually, DOQ/DOE
Description:
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This is an at-will, executive level position that reports
directly to the CIO and acts as the Department Director in his
absence. This position is in charge of the technical services
area, infrastructure and the data center, and provides
administrative oversight and policy direction to the various
divisions and organizational units within the Department. The
Chief Assistant Director assists with fiscal management of a $20
million budget, and oversees four direct staff, including one
Deputy Director and two enterprise system managers, and a total
indirect staff of 50 in a department of approximately 100
employees. This position will build trust with internal and
external staff, clients and partners, be a trusted right-hand
person to the Department Director. Job responsibilities include
these core business functions managed under this position:
• Technical Services: Data Center/ Data Network including:
Telephone Services and Customer Support – Help Desk and Service
Agreements (this is a group of 4 staff supporting 3 departments
on site)
• Shared Services: Project Management Office (PMO), Quality
Assurance, Communication, Training, Organizational Change
Management (to be developed)
• Business Office: Administration, Budget/Finance, Payroll, Human
Resources, Contracts, Software Licensing, Logistics
Qualifications:
The IST Department is in the business of change and the CIO is
looking for a partner to help move the organization into and
through change. The ideal candidate has a strong background in
the leadership and management of information technology with a
desire to work in an organization where technology is woven into
the very fabric of everything the County does. Strong IT and
business acumen, results orientation and excellent communication
skills are a must, as is an ability to work enthusiastically in a
constantly changing environment. Experience in successful IT
customer service, fiscal management, and strategic planning are
key. This candidate should also be well versed in today’s most
prevalent technologies and IT architectures and will have
achieved results in several IT disciplines. This person is a
leader first and someone passionate, innovative, and
collaborative. And, will have exceptional skills, knowledge and
abilities in a leadership and administrative role, solid business
acumen, an effective communicator who is strong interpersonally,
customer service oriented and sound in operations technology.
Employment Standards – In addition to the above ideal candidate
competencies, below are minimum qualifications and preferred
experience:
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to
graduation from a four-year college or university with major
coursework in computer science, information technology, business
or public administration, or a field related to the work and five
years of experience managing information technology systems.
• Three years of experience should include senior-level
management experience and oversight of multiple information
technology functions such as design, development, operations or
administration of a complex application and network systems in a
multi-platform environment
• Leadership experience in major systems change, organizational
restructuring, work-process re-engineering and public sector
management is highly desired
How to Apply:
Apply by August 28, 2015 for first consideration
• Email your cover letter and resume to: wendi@wbrowncreative.com,
or
• Fax to: 866-224-1423
Contact Wendi Brown with questions: 541-858-0376 (direct), or
866-929-WBCP (toll free)
Filing Deadline:
Apply by August 28, 2015 for first consideration