Department: Information Systems

Salary: $150,706 - $232,550 Annually

Closing Date: November 19th, 2026

Davis County Government is currently hiring for Director of Information Systems, in Farmington Utah. This is an appointed (at-will) position under the administration of the Davis County Commission. Oversees all administrative functions and directs the comprehensive operations of Information Technology Systems within the county.

In addition to competitive pay and our upbeat culture, we offer the following benefits day one:

Affordable Medical, dental, and vision coverage DAY ONE!
13 vacation days and 12 paid sick leave days
3 paid personal preference days and 12 paid holidays
4 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 months
Full pension retirement
Annual performance increases
401k match of 2%

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a directly related field from an accredited college or university.
Ten years of full-time paid work experience in information systems, five in an administrative/supervisory capacity.
May be required to pass a criminal history background investigation.

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in a local government setting.

Day to Day Duties

Leads and manages the IT team, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
Oversees the county's IT infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance, encompassing networks, servers, and systems.
Ensures the security and integrity of data and IT systems by implementing appropriate measures to safeguard against cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
Evaluates and recommends new technologies and solutions to enhance efficiency, productivity, and innovation across county operations.
Spearheads application and technical systems development.
Develops strategies for county and departmental IT operations.
Directs the planning, design, development, integration, coordination, and operations of all Information Systems (IS) functions and responsibilities.
Coordinates with county departments, agencies, and external organizations to improve operations, address needs, and resolve system-related issues.
Develops and implements county-wide policies and procedures to ensure the effective operation and security of information systems.
Prepares and manages the department budget, monitors expenditures, and maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
Purchases and maintains county-wide computer-related equipment, ensuring compatibility with approved IS programs and protocols.
Designs and documents computer systems, oversees programming, testing, and validation of programs, and maintains county databases.
Coordinates and oversees the configuration, implementation, and operation of related systems integral to the IS department's function.
Prepares documentation for program users and provides user training as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Director, Information Systems

About Utah

From rugged red rocks to superb ski slopes, Utah has it all including 5 national parks! It's both a great place to raise a family and a great place to retire. While structured and traditional, we are equally focused on innovation for the future.

Known for our natural resources, we are also brimming with human resources. And, we are committed to attracting and utilizing the best of that human capital to help us accomplish our mission with ever-increasing efficiency and the highest degree of integrity. We show our employees that we value them by offering awesome benefits, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional development.

Check out all the reasons why Davis County is a great place to work, live and play:

Salary: $150706 - $232550 per year

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