Director of Information Technology 080221

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Director of Information Technology 080221

Salary

$129,367.27 - $182,790.47 Annually

Location

Sunrise, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

IT Director 080221

Department

Information Technology

Division

Information Technology

Opening Date

08/02/2021

Closing Date

3/3/2022 11:28 AM Eastern

Description

NATURE OF WORK

This classification involves providing leadership and strategic direction to ensure goals of the Information Technology (IT) Department are aligned with IT best practices and support the overall goals of the City.  An employee in this position manages the technical and administrative tasks in directing the activities of the City’s IT Department; plans, budgets, organizes, directs, and coordinates various activities of IT; oversees the department and supervises assigned staff and equipment. Work is complex and of unusual difficulty and includes responsibility for the City’s networks, cybersecurity, enterprise applications and hardware, disaster recovery/business continuity, database administration, telecommunications, data input, computer operations and production scheduling, computer programming, computer systems analysis, procurement of system hardware, data communications, telephone equipment evaluation/approval and operation, and for developing department staff and resource requirements.  This position also provides leadership and vision for technology initiatives as well as handling related office, administrative, and personnel matters.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Oversees all technology and IT security operations and projects for the City to ensure 24/7/365 availability and uptime.
  • Leads IT strategic goals and plans.
  • Develops and implements IT, Security, and other related policies, programs, and schedules for the Department’s activities; formulates and establishes rules and processing procedures. 
  • Leads IT operational management; assigns, directs supervises, and reviews work of assigned managerial, professional, technical, supervisory, and administrative personnel; advises personnel in solutions to technical problems.
  • Represents the City to vendors, professional organizations, other governmental agencies, consultants, media, and any other necessary entities.
  • Advises and counsels executive management on developing trends and practices that may impact the City.
  • Collaborates with representatives of other City departments to ascertain the feasibility of the information systems services requested; analyzes equipment capabilities, commitments, and priorities relative to services requested; and advises user departments of feasibility, cost, and time required.
  • Maintains awareness and security awareness of new equipment, procedures, and techniques in information systems management and communication; compares current practices and equipment to available alternatives and makes decisions and recommendations accordingly.
  • Leads IT projects; consults with staff to develop project schedules.
  • Trains and assists staff in providing outstanding customer service and effective solutions to challenges.
  • Recommends budget to accomplish assigned programs and projects; designs bid specifications for purchase of supplies and equipment; participates in the evaluation of bids/proposals and contract negotiations with various vendors; and facilitates the implementation and operation of Geographic Information System (GIS) for the rest of the City.
  • Performs related office and administrative tasks.
  • Makes decisions and recommendations regarding hiring, disciplinary actions, and promotions of assigned employees; reviews performance reports and rates employee performance; counsels employees on work related problems; and exercises authority for department personnel actions consistent with collective bargaining agreements, City personnel rules, and other applicable rules and regulations. 
  • Attends Commission meetings and represents department at other formal meetings as needed. 
  • Performs related work as required.

Requirements


EDUCATION
 
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, computer science, or a closely related field.
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • PROOF OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

EXPERIENCE 

  • Ten (10) years of experience managing an information systems organization. 
  • Demonstrated experience in enterprise project implementations, and cybersecurity incident response planning. 
  • Experience working in a government organization is preferred.
  • Technical certifications and proven coursework in concentrated areas preferred.
  • Must successfully pass a comprehensive CJIS background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
 
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist under desks and around furniture; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight up to 50 lbs.; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.  Occasional climbing on ladder or stool to reach or mount equipment. 

Supplemental Information


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 
  • Extensive knowledge of the principles, techniques, and equipment used in information systems management, cybersecurity, and communications.
  • Knowledge of systems analysis, program planning, project development, and computer programming.
  • Knowledge of data base management systems and concepts.
  • Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of organization and administration management.
  • Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and equipment used in telecommunication systems.
  • Skill in using the Microsoft Office Suite. 
  • Ability to plan, organize, schedule, assign, and manage the work of a large, diversified staff, including remote workers. 
  • Ability to analyze a variety of complex factors and draw sound conclusions pertaining to the procurement and delivery of information systems, and communication services.
  • Ability to readily detect and resolve malfunctions in vendor hardware and software.
  • Ability to review complex systems, analyze, troubleshoot, and correct system problems.
  • Ability to furnish competent technical advice and recommendations on hardware and software capabilities, system design and development, and related matters.
  • Ability to prepare administrative and technical reports and recommendations.
  • Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to groups and individuals.
  • Ability to manage others in a manner conducive to high morale and production.
  • Ability to properly represent the City in negotiations with vendors in awarding bids involving large expenditures.
  • Ability to monitor information processing industry trends and recommend appropriate directions for future City investments in systems.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, department directors, City officials, vendors, and the general public. 


BENEFITS PACKAGE SUMMARY
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
HIRED ON OR AFTER 10/1/18
https://www.sunrisefl.gov/home/showdocument?id=5264
Important Note: The description of benefits for which, an employee may be eligible have been generally summarized in this information sheet for your convenience; however, you must refer to all applicable City ordinances, collective bargaining agreements and/or plan documents for specific terms and conditions. These benefits may be affected by future changes in policy, collective bargaining, City ordinances and/or legislative actions. The City reserves the right to increase, modify, decrease or eliminate benefits at any time. No benefit is created or maintained simply based on this document, and its contents do not give rise to any contractual rights related to continuing employment or receipt of benefits between the City of Sunrise and its employees. The information contained herein supersedes any prior benefit sheet(s).

The City of Sunrise is an economic powerhouse in western Broward County encompassing more than 18 square miles. As the host of Sawgrass International Corporate Park – the largest business park in South Florida – Sunrise has its own flourishing job market and currently employs approximately 1,100 employees and numbers continue to rise.
 
The City takes a very active role in business development, recruitment and prides itself on creating job opportunities for its residents. There are very few communities of similar size that welcome the tens of millions of visitors that we do here in Sunrise, or that can boast the magnitude of regional assets found in our City.
 
Our City shines and we understand in order to shine brighter; we must continue to recognize our employees as one of our most valuable assets. The City of Sunrise takes great pride in recruiting future employees and developing and retaining current ones by offering our comprehensive compensation and benefits package throughout an employee's career.

5% Supplemental Pay:
Senior  Management  employees  shall  receive  a  five  percent  (5%)  supplemental  pay calculated on the employee’s base rate of pay.

City-Paid Medical Benefits:
•    Group Health Insurance: The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for 
full-time  employees  and  66.66%  of  cost  for  Dependent/Family  Coverage.  Upon retirement  and  separation  from  City  employment,  employee  receives  a  monthly stipend of $350 per month, applicable toward retiree health coverage.
•    Life Insurance: $50,000
•    Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $50,000
•    Eye Care Reimbursement– $250 every two (2) fiscal years (Employee only)
•    EKG/Stress Test – Up to $150 reimbursement per fiscal year (Employee only)
•    Physical Examination –  $250 reimbursement per fiscal year (Employee only)
•    Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral

Retirement:
•    Employee Contribution = 8%
•    Vesting = 10 Years
•    Normal  Retirement  Benefit  =  2.5%  of  pensionable  earnings  for  each  year  of 
creditable service
•    Average Final Compensation (AFC) = 3 best consecutive earning years
•    Maximum Benefit = 80% of AFC, not to exceed $80,000.
•    Normal Retirement = Age 62 and ten (10) years of creditable service
•    Early  Retirement  =  Age  57  and  ten  (10)  years  of  creditable  service,  3%  
annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age
•    13th check based on monthly retirement, payable if the pension plan funding status is 
equal to or greater than 100%. Paid in December each year following retirement
•    Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) = 4 years/48 months maximum
•    DROP Interest Rate = 4%, compounded annually

Longevity:
Based on successful completion of full-time, continuous service with the City, employee shall receive the following:

Years of Creditable Service                          Longevity Benefit*
10 Years                                                            5.0%
15 Years                                                            2.5%
20 Years                                                            5.0%

* Longevity Benefit calculated on employee’s base rate of pay


Paid Holidays:
Employees receive the following City-paid holidays:

•    New Year’s Day                               •    Veterans’ Day
•    Martin Luther King Day                    •    Thanksgiving Day
•    Memorial Day                                  •    Friday after Thanksgiving
•    4th of July, Independence Day         •    Christmas Day
•    Labor Day

Annual Leave:
Annual leave may be taken as earned. Maximum accumulation each fiscal year is 360 hours. At time of resignation or retirement, employee is paid for all annual leave accrued at their current rate of pay. Annual leave is accrued based on continuous, full-time service with the City, as follows:

Completed Months of Service                        Total Hours/Days Accrued Annually

Up to and including first 60 months                           152 hours/19 Days
Greater than 60 months through 120 months           192 hours/24 Days
Greater than 120 months through 204 months         232 hours/29 Days
Greater than 204 months                                          272 hours/34 Days

Annual Leave Cash Out:
Employee can opt to receive a non-pensionable cash payment twice per year for up to forty (40) hours of annual leave, provided accrued annual leave bank does not fall below eighty (80) hours.

Annual/Sick Leave Cash Out:
Option of receiving cash payment for Annual Leave hours in excess of 360 Cap up to 250 Annual Leave Hours Max + (and/or) up to the equivalent number of hours of eligible/earned Sick Leave Conversion valued at 100% per hour. Conversions are subject to the following: A minimum of 96 unused sick leave hours accrued prior to hours being converted, total eligible sick leave hours to be converted shall be reduced hour-for-hour by any sick leave hours utilized during the eligible benefit period, and conversion subject to annual leave accrual cap.

Floating Holidays:
Upon completion of (26) weeks of full-time employment with the City, employee shall be entitled to utilize up to five (5) floating holidays per fiscal year. Floating holidays shall not carry over to the next fiscal year.


Perfect Attendance:
For every six (6) months period (April 1 - September 30) and (October 1 - March 31) in which,  no sick  or unpaid  leave  is  utilized,  an  employee  shall receive  ten  (10) hours of annual leave credited. Employees who qualify for a consecutive Perfect Attendance benefit shall receive fourteen (14) hours of annual leave credited for each applicable consecutive earning period.

Sick Leave:
Each employee earns (96) hours (12 days) of sick leave annually with no waiting period for  use and  a  maximum  of  1,440  hours.  Upon  separation  of  City  employment  due  to resignation, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of twenty- five  percent  (25%) of  the  employee’s  current  rate  of  pay  at  time  of  resignation.  Upon separation  of employment  due  to  retirement,  employee  shall  receive  payment  of  all accrued sick leave at a rate of fifty percent (50%) of the employee’s current rate of pay at the time of retirement.

Bereavement:
Qualifying City-paid Bereavement Leave as follows:
•   In State = Up to 3 Days
•   Out of State = Up to 5 Days

Auto Allowance:
$2,400 Annually

Tuition Reimbursement:
After two (2) years of full time employment
•   100% reimbursement for a grade of A or B
•   50% reimbursement for a grade of C
•   $500 books/lab reimbursement per semester

Credit Union:
We Florida Financial Bank & Credit Union – 8890 NW 44th Street, Sunrise, FL. 33351

Optional Voluntary Benefits (paid by the employee):
•   Single or Family Dental Insurance Coverage
•   Single or Family Vision Insurance Coverage
•   Accident Advantage
•   Life Insurance Coverage
•   AD&D
•   Long Term Disability Insurance Coverage
•   Long Term Care Insurance Coverage
•   Short Term Disability
•   Critical Care Protection
•   Cancer Protection Assurance
•   ICMA Retirement Compensation Programs
     o ICMA 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
     o ICMA 401(a) Governmental Purchase Plan: Newly hired

 

01
Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, computer science, or a closely related field? (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you possess ten (10) years of experience managing an information systems organization?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you possess experience working in a government organization?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Describe your experience in enterprise project implementations, and cybersecurity incident response planning.
05
Please indicate any technical certifications you have obtained.

Required Question

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