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IT DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT: Administration GRADE: H18 (non-exempt)
LOCATION: City Hall DATE: April 11, 2025
GENERAL PURPOSE
This position is responsible for the technology infrastructure of the
City of Iola such as, networks and
servers, City/personal computers, City applications, email and internet
access, mobile devices, office phone
systems, data integrity and security backups, and personnel IT support.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Assistant City Administrator.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
? Research and make recommendations to personnel on hardware and
software purchases and negotiate
with vendors to ensure cost effective purchasing decisions.
? Make hardware and software purchases as approved.
? Maintain an inventory list of City IT equipment.
? Maintain a list/schedule to replace City IT equipment.
? Effectively communicate IT vision and plans to City departments and
personnel.
? Facilitate communication between management, personnel, vendors,
and/or IT companies to ensure
effective implementation of new and existing IT solutions.
? Supply cost information for the annual budget process to ensure that
funds are available for City IT
equipment.
? Promote the use of innovative technologies that will provide benefits
to the City and personnel.
? Develop, implement, and direct a City information technology security
program to identify and mitigate
risks consistent with policies that support the Citys objectives and
requirements.
? Establish and maintain a disaster recovery plan.
? Maintain an IT help-desk for personnel.
? Monitor IT system health/availability.
? Leads the design, specification, configuration, installation, and
maintenance of all City (including Police
Department) networks and hardware, City security cameras, software
(Incode), and all
telecommunication services including telephone, internet, and Google
applications and administration.
? Maintain all printers, scanners, and similar equipment.
? Promote and maintain the City website and Facebook page. Establish and
maintain alternative social
media sites.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
? Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent.
? Coursework or degree in computer science or related field.
? 5+ years of experience in computer networks and systems maintenance.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
? Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
? Good interpersonal skills.
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? Proficient in network systems, software installation, and equipment
maintenance.
? Attention to detail.
? Good problem-solving skills.
? Maintain confidentiality of City information.
? Present self in appropriate professional attire and demeanor.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
? Employee in this position will be subject to the City of Iolas Drug
and Alcohol Policy.
? Must have telephone service for communication.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Personal computer, Microsoft and Google applications, Incode software,
IPD software and systems, central
billing system terminal, central financial computer, 10 key calculator,
telephone, postage machine, base
radio, fax and copy machine, website domain, and Facebook page.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk. Theemployee is frequently required to hear,
listen attentively, speak, and communicate effectively. The employee is
frequently required to use hands
and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with
hands and arms. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must be able
to bend, stoop, crouch, and crawl
to reach equipment, plugs, wires, etc under desks and in low areas. The
employee must climb stairs and
occasionally climb a ladder to install equipment. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close
vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise
level in the work environment is
usually moderately quiet with occasional loud activity. Work environment
can become highly intense on
occasion in dealing with irate customers.
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