Information Technology Manager jobs in Ventura, CA

The City of Ventura's Information Technology Department is searching for a dynamic Information Technology Customer Support Supervisor  to join our Information Technology team. 

As the Information Technology Customer Support Supervisor, you'll spearhead the implementation of our Customer Support Services strategy, taking charge of the IT Help Desk to deliver world-class desktop support to our City staff.

Reporting directly to the Information Technology Infrastructure Manager, you'll lead a dedicated team of technical staff committed to providing top-notch end-user support services across our organization. Your responsibilities will include ensuring Service Level Agreement expectations are met, establishing metrics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the Customer Support team.

 

If you're passionate about joining a solution-oriented customer service team dedicated to becoming a world-class technology services provider, this position is tailor-made for you!  If through education, training and/or experience you:

then you're the ideal candidate for this position.

At the City of Ventura, we offer a professional working environment that empowers you to utilize your existing skills, develop new talents, and witness the difference you make in our community every day.

Currently, we have one full-time position available, with the possibility of future vacancies being filled through this recruitment process. Apply now and be part of shaping the future of technology support in Ventura!

 

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs or by clicking here Information Technology Customer Support Supervisor.  

 

 

The City offers a total compensation package that includes both a generous salary and other benefits!

 

 

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, Friday, April 26, 2024, at 5:00 pm 

 

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.  

A combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of high school supplemented by two years of college level coursework in information/computer science or a related field OR, completion of a specialized training program in information/computer science are required, including 

three years of increasingly responsible information services and computer support experience equivalent to an Information Technology Customer Support Technician II with the City of Ventura.   

Supervisory/lead worker experience is highly desirable.

 

Certificate:  Possession of relevant and current information services industry recognized certifications, such as ITIL, Comp TIA A , COMP TIA Network , Comp TIA Security , MCSA, and MCSE are desirable. 

 

License:  Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver license.

YOUR APPLICATION
 
Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs. It is important that your City job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire, may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
 
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
 
Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 5:30 pm 
 
 
APPLICATION REVIEW: 
 
All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.

INTERVIEW DATES AND INFORMATION:
 
A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process that is tentatively scheduled for Week of May 20, 2024.  Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the filing deadline. Please note, given the current COVID-19 situation, initial panel interviews may be conducted via video teleconference. Selected applicants will be notified of specifics at the appropriate time.
 
The department selection interviews are tentatively scheduled for Week of May 27, 2024. Candidates selected to move forward will be notified.  
 
The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.
 
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

The City of Ventura operates under the Council/ Manager form of government under a charter adopted by voters in 1934, with an elected seven-member City Council. This full-service municipality is supported by 11 major City departments: City Manager, City Attorney, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Ventura Water. The City’s Adopted FY 2023/2024 Operating and Capital budget totals approximately $428.8 million. The City Council and the City Manager are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, public service, and innovative approaches to governing. 
 
To learn more about the City of Ventura, please visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov and view the FY2023-24 Adopted Budget.
 
CITY OF VENTURA
The City of Ventura is located just north of Los Angeles County and south of Santa Barbara County and is frequently considered one of America’s most desirable places to live. The City is a full-service municipality that was founded in 1782, incorporated in 1866, and serves nearly 110,000 residents within its 32 square miles. With nearly 700 employees, the City is dedicated to delivering key services to our businesses, residents, and visitors to ensure Ventura remains a fiscally stable, economically vibrant, safe, clean, and desirable community.  
 
Locals and visitors enjoy Ventura’s impressive park system that includes 32 parks and historic sites, and more than 800 acres of open green space. The City offers a remarkable year-round climate, friendly people, and a spectacular coastline. Ventura is an exciting location for a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, sailing, surfing, whale watching and windsurfing. Other activities include the Channel Islands National Park, championship golf, world-class shopping, wine tours, and more. Learn more about the City of Ventura at www.CityofVentura.ca.gov
 
 
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
 
The City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in public service, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations, and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us. 
 
The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!