Deputy Director, Information Technology

This is a senior management level position, recognized as a supervisory and organizational authority within a specific discipline or demonstrates broad practical knowledge in several major functions. Work involves directing, planning and coordinating across staff and projects/programs. Assists with policy development within assigned functional area or the organization. Leads initiatives related to security, architecture, and enterprise IT maturity. Typically reports to a department head and is a third- or higher-level supervisor., * Oversees and manages IT department operations, including staffing, budget management, and service delivery.

• Supervises, recruits, trains, and evaluates IT personnel; provides guidance, corrects deficiencies, and enforces discipline and termination procedures as needed.
• Collaborates with IT staff and other departments to plan, coordinate, and resolve issues related to projects, programs, and operations.
• Provides strategic leadership to foster innovation, flexibility, and creativity within the department.
• Regularly communicates and coordinates with other departments to ensure efficient, aligned interdepartmental activities.
• Develops, implements, and monitors IT department policies, rules, and procedures.
• Responds to public inquiries and internal requests for IT support; communicates official IT policies and department initiatives.
• Engages with elected officials, citizens, and other stakeholders on IT-related matters; resolves sensitive issues and concerns.
• Serves as an advisor, offering counsel on IT-related topics to leadership.
• Facilitates meetings with IT staff, department heads, and relevant external stakeholders.
• Prepares presentations for diverse audiences, delivering insights on IT programs, projects, and initiatives.
• Manages departmental budgets, ensuring effective cost control, expenditure tracking, and efficient allocation of resources.
• Participates in Town leadership and department meetings, contributing to committees and project teams.
• Guides the continuous improvement of IT programs by designing, monitoring, and reviewing department initiatives.
• Directs and coordinates special projects, programs, and initiatives within the IT department.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Information Technology Management, or a related field, 10 years of related experience, and 5 years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience. Master’s Degree preferred.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Driver’s License;
• Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry.

KNOWLEDGE

• Managerial principles, practices, techniques and options to successfully motivate and supervise staff;
• Advanced information technology principles and practices;
• Budgeting and finance principles and practices;
• Project management principles and practices;
• Applicable state, local and federal laws relating to information technology;
• Personnel related laws and policies;
• Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities;
• Applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations;
• Customer service principles and practices., * Supervising and leading staff;
• Managing, identifying, communicating, and carrying out the objectives of the Information Technology department.
• Interpreting and applying IT principles, methods, and best practices.
• Proficiently using computers and related software applications.
• Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations related to IT.
• Solving problems and making informed decisions.
• Demonstrating effective communication and interpersonal skills for interactions with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear information exchange and direction.

3.33.3 out of 5 stars Arizona $140,191.76 - $210,287.62 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

• Health savings account, Major Benefits for Full-Time Employees (Employees choose the benefits that best meet their needs.)

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pre-tax unreimbursed medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Arizona State Retirement System membership
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for the employee
• Town-paid basic life insurance
• Optional employee-paid employee and dependent supplemental life insurance
• Commuter life insurance for business travel and travel to and from work
• Deferred compensation plan (457) with employer match
• Retirement Health Savings Account
• Optional enrollment in Identity Protection Program
• Paid holidays, plus one floating holiday annually
• Vacation leave hours annually
• Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Optional income replacement insurance
• Worker’s compensation insurance
• Employee assistance program; offers confidential individual/family, marriage, legal and financial counseling
• Training opportunities and continuing education opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for pre-approved programs
• Direct deposit of paychecks
• Wellness Programs with incentives