MVRDA IT Manager
Apply NowCompany: City of Las Cruces, NM
Location: Las Cruces, NM 88001
Description:
Salary: $79,212.59 - $122,884.72 Annually
Location : Las Cruces, NM
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: 9023 04-25 EN
Department: MVRDA Operations
Opening Date: 04/21/2025
Closing Date: 5/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Nature of Work
The Information Technology (IT) Manager monitors and provides oversight for the Information Technology Department's strategic planning, staff management, budgeting, development, and resource allocation to ensure the effective operation of IT systems, solutions, and strategies to meet MVRDA's goals and objectives.
Environmental Factors
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Physical Factors
Light physical demands; mostly desk work requiring the ability to lift and carry files and reports and frequent use of a personal computer.
Work Situation Factors
Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and MVRDA policies
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Fulltime, regular, exempt position with the Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority (MVRDA).
Fulltime, regular positions are eligible for MVRDA sponsored benefits.
Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Computer Systems, or any associated engineering degree preferred AND seven (7) years of experience in managing information technology systems with at least four (4) years of supervisory experience. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with MVRDA policy.
Licenses/Certification(s)
Valid driver's license may be required or preferred. If applicable, position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with MVRDA's policies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of administrative management, project management, and directing IT departmental operations in a municipal IT setting; personnel management oversight, direction, and counsel; Information Technology infrastructure and development; principles and practices of managing information technology management and systems integration in a government environment; capabilities of computer software, hardware, and operating systems; MVRDA organization and Information Technology needs; job related terminology including technical terms; system access and security guidelines; MVRDA organization, operations, policies and procedures; applicable state and Federal statutes, rules, codes and regulations.
Ability to: Lead, plan, and direct a multi-faceted IT department; plan, develop, and implement goals and objectives; communicate and liaise with various departments; prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; troubleshoot and implement technical solutions; establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and representatives from other local, state, and Federal agencies.
Skills in: Analyzing issues, identifying solutions, and recommending techniques for resolution of issues; interpreting and applying relevant statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, administrative orders, and other governing regulations; using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; evaluating and developing procedures for efficient and cost-effective management of resources; using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
To view a summary of benefits offered by the City of Las Cruces,
01
I understand and accept that the position I am applying for is with the Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority (MVRDA) and not the City of Las Cruces. If hired, I will be a MVRDA employee and not a City of Las Cruces employee.
02
A Bachelor's Degree in information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Computer Systems, or any associated engineering degree is preferred. Do you have this preference? (If you fail to include this information under the education section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)
03
Do you have seven (7) years of experience in managing information technology systems with at least four (4) years of supervisory experience? (If you fail to include this information under the education section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)
04
Do you have a valid driver's license?
05
If you answered "yes" to the previous question above, please indicate the type of license, license number, expiration date, any restrictions or endorsements, and the state that issued the license. If none, type N/A.
06
I understand and accept that a condition of employment for this position will include shift work, irregular working hours and mandatory additional hours.
07
I understand and accept that in order to be considered for this position, I must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening, hearing examination and a criminal background investigation.
Required Question
Location : Las Cruces, NM
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: 9023 04-25 EN
Department: MVRDA Operations
Opening Date: 04/21/2025
Closing Date: 5/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Nature of Work
The Information Technology (IT) Manager monitors and provides oversight for the Information Technology Department's strategic planning, staff management, budgeting, development, and resource allocation to ensure the effective operation of IT systems, solutions, and strategies to meet MVRDA's goals and objectives.
Environmental Factors
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Physical Factors
Light physical demands; mostly desk work requiring the ability to lift and carry files and reports and frequent use of a personal computer.
Work Situation Factors
Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and MVRDA policies
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Fulltime, regular, exempt position with the Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority (MVRDA).
Fulltime, regular positions are eligible for MVRDA sponsored benefits.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Directs, leads, oversees, and supports all Information Technology Department operations; facilitates and directs technology infrastructure services, information systems and services, information security, desktop support, telecommunications, radio and electronics, database and software development, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and other enterprise application systems.
- Manages, directs, and coordinates staff to meet strategic objectives; develops goals, identifies objectives and priorities, and assigns tasks and projects.
- Provides coaching, mentoring, and counsel; identifies and determines operational issues and develops technical strategies and new systems; coordinates and leads training opportunities for direct reports as needed.
- Serves as the Technology Liaison between the information technology department and other MVRDA departments as well as other partner agencies; provides direction for Technology Governance within the organization.
- Reviews and researches current IT trends, recommending appropriate functional and systems improvements; recommends new technologies and strategies to meet MVRDA's goals and objectives.
- Manages and coordinates internal resources; ensures effective communication is in place between the IT department, other MVRDA departments and with partner agencies.
- Develops, monitors, and maintains budgets for the department, ensuring proper fiscal management. Identifies resource needs within the department and pursues appropriate funding.
- Oversees, directs, and manages user needs analysis, specifications development, and coordination for the deployment of end-user computing technology; facilitates the development of technical solutions and project plans to meet users' needs.
- Communicates and interacts with MVRDA's Executive Director to implement broad Information Technology infrastructure, ensuring that the needs of MVRDA are met.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Computer Systems, or any associated engineering degree preferred AND seven (7) years of experience in managing information technology systems with at least four (4) years of supervisory experience. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with MVRDA policy.
Licenses/Certification(s)
Valid driver's license may be required or preferred. If applicable, position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with MVRDA's policies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of administrative management, project management, and directing IT departmental operations in a municipal IT setting; personnel management oversight, direction, and counsel; Information Technology infrastructure and development; principles and practices of managing information technology management and systems integration in a government environment; capabilities of computer software, hardware, and operating systems; MVRDA organization and Information Technology needs; job related terminology including technical terms; system access and security guidelines; MVRDA organization, operations, policies and procedures; applicable state and Federal statutes, rules, codes and regulations.
Ability to: Lead, plan, and direct a multi-faceted IT department; plan, develop, and implement goals and objectives; communicate and liaise with various departments; prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; troubleshoot and implement technical solutions; establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and representatives from other local, state, and Federal agencies.
Skills in: Analyzing issues, identifying solutions, and recommending techniques for resolution of issues; interpreting and applying relevant statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, administrative orders, and other governing regulations; using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; evaluating and developing procedures for efficient and cost-effective management of resources; using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
To view a summary of benefits offered by the City of Las Cruces,
01
I understand and accept that the position I am applying for is with the Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority (MVRDA) and not the City of Las Cruces. If hired, I will be a MVRDA employee and not a City of Las Cruces employee.
- Yes
- No
02
A Bachelor's Degree in information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Computer Systems, or any associated engineering degree is preferred. Do you have this preference? (If you fail to include this information under the education section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have seven (7) years of experience in managing information technology systems with at least four (4) years of supervisory experience? (If you fail to include this information under the education section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
05
If you answered "yes" to the previous question above, please indicate the type of license, license number, expiration date, any restrictions or endorsements, and the state that issued the license. If none, type N/A.
06
I understand and accept that a condition of employment for this position will include shift work, irregular working hours and mandatory additional hours.
- Yes
- No
07
I understand and accept that in order to be considered for this position, I must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening, hearing examination and a criminal background investigation.
- Yes
- No
Required Question