Description

(Regular, Exempt)

Starting Salary Range: $137,493.00 - $178,767.00/annualized, DOQ

Closing Date: October 11, 2024

Work Days/Shifts and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

How to apply: Using the “apply now” button on this page, please complete the required online application, upload a resume and a list of three professional references with full contact information. For general questions about the position, contact Unique Hiram at (785) 587-2447 or hr@cityofmhk.com.

The City of Manhattan values diversity and draws strength from the diversity of the team. The City is committed to providing opportunities for all employees to succeed by creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. The City is always seeking qualified Minority, Veteran, Women and Disabled applicants to fill available employment vacancies. The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Reports To: Deputy City Manager

Direct Reports: IT Manager, ERP Manager, GIS Coordinator, and Asset Management Coordinator

Summary/Objective

The Director of Information Technology/CIO serves as the Department Head for the Information Technology Department. This position performs complex administrative and technical work including planning, policy development, oversight, and guidance of the department staff, overall networks, and systems used by the organization. The IT Department Head develops and manages a fiscally responsible budget while providing consultation and direction to fulfill organizational priorities in all aspects related to modernizing technology, electronic data, cyber security, software and systems, and disaster recovery. This position provides leadership and direction to the department to transform Manhattan into a technologically smart, connected city, improving the way employees provide services to the community.

Essential Functions

Directs, plans and schedules the development, production, and administrative processing of the organization’s computer operations.

Provides technology related guidance and consultation to the City Manager’s Office, Department Heads, and other City Staff to effectively coordinate IT serves throughout the organization.
Builds systems capability that reflects the highest state of technical sophistication consistent with the organization’s needs and budget.

Recommends insights that contribute to overall organizational strategic management.

Plans for both current and future technology requirements that align with the city-wide strategic plan and internal IT strategic plan.
Modernizes technology, software, and systems in ways that keep our organization current and grows our capabilities.
Leads efforts to connect employees and residents through integrated, seamless, and user-friendly processes.

Provides leadership of staff in key IT functional areas to optimize divisional efficiencies and service delivery.

Supports the organization through centralized approaches and adequate department-level staffing.
Keeps the organization running daily through leading the department’s senior staff.
Provides guidance and direction to meet organizational goals and established annual priorities.
Develops annual departmental budget, maintains fiscal responsibility, and reports performance metrics.

Develops and maintains vendor and maintenance contracts for all City technology equipment and software.

Serves as a project manager for major technology initiatives.
Communicates efficiently and effectively with external agencies or vendors.

Maintains awareness of latest technical trends including cyber security and threats.

Develops a proactive approach to protecting city networks while advancing technological implementation and creating organizational efficiencies.
Cultivates a culture across the organization that emphasizes security, innovation, and collaboration to achieve our vision as a community and organization.
Keeps current on new developments in information technology and plans for future upgrades and organizational changes.

Builds proven business processes ad protocols for the department and employees to follow.

Crafts both internal department policy and organizational policy related to the use of technology in the organization, including topics such as cyber security, data governance, and disaster recovery.

Additional Qualifications

Works under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person.
Understands the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field.
Five (5) years experience to include supervisor leading an IT Division or Department, managing IT networks and infrastructure, managing IT initiatives and projects for and organization. Relevant experience may substitute for some or all of the education.

Preferred Education And Experience

Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or Public Administration.
Seven (7) years experience to include supervisor leading an IT Division or Department, managing IT networks and infrastructure, managing IT initiatives and projects for and organization.
Certified in Government CIO, Governance of Enterprise IT, Information Systems Security Professional, and Information Security Manager.

Compensation & Benefits

Automobile & Cell Phone Allowance
Retirement/Pension - City employees are required by statute to contribute to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS). Voluntary retirement contributions are offered with Nationwide, Mission Square, and Empower KPERS 457.
Medical, Dental, Vision - The City offers an excellent benefits package that includes wellness, medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits.
Paid Holidays – 10.5 paid holidays per year plus one additional floating holiday.
Paid Vacation - 12 to 26 days per year based on years of service.
Paid Sick Leave - 12 days per year.
Paid Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks of paid leave.
Education Reimbursement, Professional Development. Certifications/Licensure - The City will reimburse up to $8,000 per calendar year for tuition and fees. Professional Development funds are based on department budget. Certification/licensure may be reimbursed by the City.
Other Benefits - Long-term disability, employer paid group life insurance, basic life insurance, employee assistance program and an array of voluntary benefit options.

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