IT Assistant Director - Information Technology

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

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About The Position

Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers): Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources. Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here! Assists in providing information technology guidance while directing and supervising a highly technical staff in the planning, development, and coordination of the County’s IT system. Supervises and supports activities of department staff and assigns duties and plans work of others; Assists and/or instructs other employees with their duties; Reviews work of other employees. Coordinates with the IT Director in preparing long-term strategies to achieve organizational goals. Ensures those goals are met through the Department’s available resources. Assists the IT Director in communicating information technology concepts, problem solutions and project progress and needs in a timely and understandable fashion to members of Commissioners Court and County employees. Reviews and evaluates policies and procedures within the department and implements change as necessary. Coordinates leadership and professional development training for the senior level management and staff. Assists managers in the overall program strategic planning, policies/procedures development and implementation, and personnel issues. Contributes to the planning and execution of technology projects and initiatives; including managing governance, risk and compliance with statutory requirements. Manages and prioritizes programs, projects and activities while ensuring alignment of IT projects with business goals and objectives. Tracks or monitors budget expenditures; Approves County IT expenditures. Assist in recruitment, training, and performance management of IT personnel Fosters a collaborative and productive work environment. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Serve as the IT Director in their absence. On-call 24/7 for IT support issues. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or related field preferred. (High School/GED and four years of relevant professional experience in addition to 10 years required experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree).
• 10 years of job-related experience, including 5 years supervisory/management experience is required.
• Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, software development, cybersecurity, data management, and emerging technologies.
• Strong background in technical support and project/operations management.
• Strong analytical and system design skills.
• Ability to address complex technical issues and make informed decisions based on technical and business considerations.
• Proficient in budgeting, financial planning, and cost management related to technology investments and operations.
• Skilled in vendor and contract management.
• Exceptional supervisory and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Department Heads, Elected Officials, Employees, Public, Vendors, and other stakeholders to articulate technology strategies and needs.
• Requires successful CJIS background check prior to hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing information technology guidance while directing and supervising a highly technical staff in the planning, development, and coordination of the County’s IT system.
• Supervises and supports activities of department staff and assigns duties and plans work of others
• Assists and/or instructs other employees with their duties
• Reviews work of other employees.
• Coordinates with the IT Director in preparing long-term strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Ensures those goals are met through the Department’s available resources.
• Assists the IT Director in communicating information technology concepts, problem solutions and project progress and needs in a timely and understandable fashion to members of Commissioners Court and County employees.
• Reviews and evaluates policies and procedures within the department and implements change as necessary.
• Coordinates leadership and professional development training for the senior level management and staff.
• Assists managers in the overall program strategic planning, policies/procedures development and implementation, and personnel issues.
• Contributes to the planning and execution of technology projects and initiatives; including managing governance, risk and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Manages and prioritizes programs, projects and activities while ensuring alignment of IT projects with business goals and objectives.
• Tracks or monitors budget expenditures
• Approves County IT expenditures.
• Assist in recruitment, training, and performance management of IT personnel
• Fosters a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Serve as the IT Director in their absence.
• On-call 24/7 for IT support issues.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
• Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
• For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply
• Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees