Information Technology Director

Uintah County UT • Vernal, UT

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About The Position

The Information Technology Director performs advanced professional, technical, and managerial duties to plan, organize, direct, and oversee the County’s information technology, telecommunications, and data management systems under the broad policy guidance of the County Commissioners. The Director oversees Countywide technology infrastructure, including network architecture (LANs, WLANs, and virtual networks), servers, firewalls, Unix/Linux operating systems, telecommunications and voice systems, database management, and web applications, while ensuring system integrity, data security, and business continuity.

The position manages departmental budgeting and expenditures, hardware and software procurement, and IT personnel. The Director collaborates with departmental leaders to assess needs, implement software solutions, evaluate system performance, and coordinate IT training with Human Resources. The role also directs internet and intranet operations, develops policies to modernize IT workflows, conducts confidential investigations into employee computer usage to enforce County technology policies, and performs related executive IT responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, communications technology, electronics, data management, or a closely related discipline.
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience performing related technical and managerial duties.
• An equivalent combination of qualifying education, advanced training, and professional experience will also be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Specialized experience in computer systems and software management is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and oversee the County’s information technology, telecommunications, and data management systems.
• Oversee Countywide technology infrastructure, including networks, servers, firewalls, operating systems, telecommunications and voice systems, databases, and web applications.
• Ensure system integrity, data security, and business continuity.
• Prepare and administer the departmental operating budget and monitor expenditures.
• Manage hardware and software procurement.
• Supervise IT personnel, including distributing workloads, conducting performance evaluations, recruiting, and making discipline recommendations.
• Collaborate with departmental leaders to conduct needs analyses and implement tailored software solutions.
• Evaluate system performance.
• Lead IT training programs for staff in coordination with Human Resources.
• Direct internet and intranet operations.
• Develop policies to modernize IT workflows.
• Conduct confidential investigations into employee computer usage to enforce County technology policies.
• Carry out related executive IT responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Supplemental insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Perks program
• Wellness initiative with team activities, on-site health fairs, educational seminars, and access to an on-site wellness center and gym equipment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director