Technology Director

Josephine County•Grants Pass, OR

About The Position

Under the direction of the Board of County Commissioners, serves as department head for the Technology Department. Plans, organizes, and directs the development, maintenance, and operation of the County Technology systems including IT, Communications, and GIS programs. Also serves as Project Manager for select county projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Data Processing, Business Administration or related field and six years progressively responsible experience in technology field which includes two years management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to research, organize, and coordinate the implementation of various computers systems, computer aided devices, and software programs for departmental and County-wide use.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid Oregon Drivers’ License.
Must pass and maintain Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) security clearance.

Responsibilities

Develops appropriate goals, objectives, standards, and policies for the Technology Department.
Establish and maintain County-wide assessment tools, technical standards and guidelines and ensures that departments are assisted in establishing short/long range planning related to technology equipment and software.
Lead in design and development of infrastructure for the County’s information technology systems.
Prepare and administer annual budget; monitors expenditures for appropriation levels and cash flow.
Approves budget expenditures on an ongoing basis, present to budget committee.
Confers and collaborates with Elected Officials, Division Managers, Committees and Program Supervisors involved with proposed projects to ensure cooperation and further define nature of projects.
Represent the department at meetings with Board of Commissioners, County staff, outside agencies, vendors and the public regarding technology projects.
Coordinate work with other departments and agencies and provide technical advice and expertise in achieving goals of department.
Respond to and effectively resolve inquiries, complaints or problems affecting services.
Prepare studies and reports, analyze data and develop recommendations.
Develops methodology for evaluating user needs, performs cost/benefit analysis, and selects software applications, hardware solutions, online applications, appropriate vendors, and implementation schedules.
Analyzes workflow and employees’ job duties concerning reorganization and/or realignment.
Assists staff to diagnose and solve computer equipment and software problems.
Participates in technical projects such as writing equipment specifications or developing computer programs for specified applications.
Supervises subordinate employees including assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, taking necessary disciplinary action and making hiring and termination decisions.
Adheres to confidentiality provisions/regulations including but not limited to SB583 Oregon Identity Theft Protection Act, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) GLBA (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act) and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act).
Oversees project management for countywide projects.
Act as liaison between contractors, vendors, Departments, and the Board of Commissioners.
Administers outside contracts including development of specifications, contractor selections, quality control, contract negotiation, and payment authorization.
Develops, negotiates and manages intergovernmental agreements for data and products with outside agencies, including cost recovery and privacy restrictions.
Directly supervises technology employees.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.