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Deputy Information Systems Director

City of Rochester Hills
Rochester, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2023 CLOSED ON 4/16/2023

Job Posting for Deputy Information Systems Director at City of Rochester Hills

This position is responsible to assist in the oversight, leadership, planning, coordinating and control of the technical strategy for the present and future management of the City's Information Technology (IT), Geographic Information System (GIS) and Asset Management (AM) needs,   Under general direction, manages and directs the operations and security of the MIS Department, including policy development, budgeting, procurement of technology assets and services, and serves as the advisor for information technology matters. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
  1. Serves as the chief advisor on information technology security matters.
  2. Assists in the monitoring of the annual departmental budget; forecasts necessary funding for staff, equipment, material and supplies.  
  3. Prepares and recommends the IT capital budget for the City including hardware, software and training.
  4. Provides organizational IT leadership by providing information to City staff and through consultation and partnership.
  5. Ensures implementation of rulings, legislation, statutes, City and department policies and procedures.
  6. Reports, as needed, to the Mayor and City Council on operations and services.
  7. Manages and provides leadership to assigned staff.  Assigns tasks, supervises the work; monitors and evaluates performance of staff members; addresses day-to-day concerns; assesses and makes recommendations of training needs.
  8. Researches, recommends, develops and implements policy and procedures for program effectiveness.
  9. Represents the City/department in meetings with vendors, elected officials and other departments to plan and develop technology solutions and to resolve escalated issues.  Works with departmental staff to develop project plans for large-scale technology projects that impact multiple disciplines.
  10. Prepares requests for proposals and bid specifications for information technologies solutions; review and purchase technical equipment and related items.
  11. Ensures data security compliance with Federal, State and local laws, regulations and ordinances. 
  12. Manages the health, security and reliability of IT systems. Makes decisions including methods for securing systems and what type of equipment/software are required to assure optimum reliability and security. Recommends changes or enhancements. 
  13. Designs and implements complex new IT systems and technology. Decisions include determining the combination of technology that will most effectively deliver the solution desired. Recommends suggested course of action.
  14. Identifies short and long-range equipment investments to maintain service levels; research and analyze technology needs, trends and resources and makes recommendations.
  15. Develops, recommends, and implements department policies and procedures.
  16. Participates in the interview and selection process of new employees.  Handles departmental employee performance concerns in conjunction with the department director.
  17. Sets staff goals and objectives; guide staff through changes in laws, processes, services or programs.
  18. Troubleshoots major and minor IT systems.
  19. Works flexible hours including extended days, evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the department and the City.
  20. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field;
  • Eight (8) years professional level experience in information systems and administration, and three (3) years supervisory experience.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
  • Intermediate proficiency with general office computers and related business software, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point; Internet and email.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master's Degree with minimum of three years directly related experience.
  • Experience with enterprise IT systems. 
  • Information systems, systems security, enterprise management or related professional certification.
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law.  Requests for reasonable accommodation should be submitted to the Human Resources Department.
  • This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
  • Work has standard vision requirements.
  • Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
  • Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
  • Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
  • Work has limited exposure to adverse environmental conditions when accessing systems and equipment, such as dirty, dusty building environments and non-climate controlled settings.
  • Work is generally performed in a moderately noisy office setting.
  • Operating a vehicle in City traffic in various weather conditions is also required.
 
EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Oral Evaluation of Qualifications:  To evaluate technical knowledge, decision-making/problem solving skills, employment history, communication skills, and other factors related to successful performance in this position.

Note:  The above examination information may be modified for this or future postings.   

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please complete an on-line application, located on the City's website at http://www.rochesterhills.org by 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 10, 2023.

Note Regarding Starting Wage: Each position at the City of Rochester Hills has an assigned Pay Grade consisting of 6 Steps. New employees generally start at Step 1 to allow for growth and wage progression, aligned with the City's annual review process. The City will evaluate the applicant's skills and experience to determine whether a higher Step placement is appropriate.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a foundation for innovation and seek candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
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