Director, Information Systems
About The Position
Davis County Government is hiring a Director of Information Systems in Farmington, Utah. This appointed, at-will position operates under the administration of the Davis County Commission and oversees the county's administrative functions and comprehensive Information Technology Systems operations. The Director leads the IT team and directs planning, design, development, integration, coordination, and operation of the county's Information Systems functions. The role oversees infrastructure, applications, data security, system development, county-wide IT policies, budgets, equipment, and user support. The Director works with county departments, agencies, and external organizations to improve operations and address system-related needs. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a directly related field and ten years of full-time paid information systems experience, including five years in an administrative or supervisory capacity. A criminal history background investigation may be required; preference may be given to candidates with local government experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information technology, or a directly related field.
- Ten years of full-time paid work experience in information systems, including five years in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
- May be required to pass a criminal history background investigation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a local government setting.
Responsibilities
- Leads and manages the IT team, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
- Oversees the design, implementation, and maintenance of county IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and systems.
- Safeguards the security and integrity of data and IT systems against cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
- Evaluates and recommends technologies and solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, and innovation across county operations.
- Leads application and technical systems development.
- Develops strategies for county and departmental IT operations.
- Directs planning, design, development, integration, coordination, and operation of Information Systems 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 for effective and secure information systems operations.
- Prepares and manages the department budget, monitors expenditures, and maintains inventories 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; and maintains county databases.
- Coordinates and oversees configuration, implementation, and operation of systems integral to the IS department.
- Prepares program-user documentation and provides training as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one.
- 13 vacation days.
- 12 paid sick leave days.
- 3 paid personal preference days.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Four weeks of paid parental leave after six months.
- Full pension retirement.
- Annual performance increases up to 2.5%.
- 401(k) match of 2%.
- Work-life balance and opportunities for professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
