Director of Information Technology
Apply NowCompany: C-TRAN
Location: Vancouver, WA 98682
Description:
Position Title:
Director of Information Technology
Job Code:
Job Code: JC100017
Pay Range:
$10,689.00 - $16,033.00
Job Description:
SUMMARY
A position within the IT Department which directly supports, coordinates, and administers various activities for the Agency.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
The incumbent is responsible for and supervises all activities related to the functions specific to management of the IT Department. Responsible for performance management, staff development, resource allocation and budget, and department productivity.
Under the general direction of a member of a Chief, this position will be responsible for defining and maintaining standards and protocols for the department. The incumbent will oversee the IT department as well as collaborate with other departments to successfully complete projects.
Performance is reviewed periodically. Error and failures to perform have a significant impact on the organizational, departmental or unit objectives the output of services have a significant impact on employee and customer satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following summarizes the essential or key responsibilities/attributes of the position the incumbent will be required to perform with or without reasonable accommodation:
Directs central communications link to all IT project stakeholders by providing timely generation and distribution of project information.
Explains technical project solution design and associated labor estimate and project schedule to business partners and the client or stakeholders.
Development of detailed IT project work plans and planning activities.
Directs integration of all elements of a project, including hardware, software, and network components.
Ensures projects include all the work required to complete the project successfully.
Ensures projects satisfy the agreed-upon requirements, including quality planning, quality assurance and quality control.
Writes IT feasibility studies as required for pre-acquisition analysis.
Ensures projects remain in scope, on schedule and at or under budget.
Identifies project risks and issues; determine severity/probability and determine strategies for dealing with risks. Monitor progress of issue resolution and negotiate solutions as necessary.
Directs the acquisition process to obtain goods and services required for the project, such as procurement planning, RFP preparation, source selection, and vendor contract negotiation and administration.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Other duties performed as assigned.
KNOWELDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Broad range network and desktop applications including experience with MS Office Suite.
IT Project Management.
IT software development life cycle methodologies and processes.
Analytics and data driven decision-making.
Skills:
Presenting and influencing teams.
Dealing with complex IT projects.
Dealing with ambiguity.
Time management and prioritization.
Negotiation and budget management.
Managing customer expectations.
Ability to:
Communicate both verbally and in writing.
Actively listen, facilitate and present to a wide range of audiences.
Lead and motivate individuals to produce high quality results on time and within budget.
Learn and understand functionality of multiple transportation and/or logistics related systems.
Influence others to get project needs met.
Establish solid business relationships and work effectively with senior business and client or stakeholder contacts.
Work and participate effectively in a dynamic self-directed environment.
Communicate business needs to technical people and to communicate and simplify complex technical information for non-technical people.
Occasionally work non-business hours and be on-call.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in management information systems, computer science, information technology or other closely related field.
Requires at least five (5) years' progressively responsible experience or experience sufficient to demonstrate complete competency and knowledge of the principles and practices of Information Technology or related experience.
Requires at least three (3) years in a supervisory/managerial capacity in a unionized environment.
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Public sector management experience preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Minimal physical effort required.
The agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Regular, dependable attendance is required.
Must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence and maintain a good driving record.
Must be able to comply with C-TRAN's nonsmoking policy and function in a nonsmoking work environment.
Must promote and model safety within the department and agency wide through reporting and addressing safety issues, supporting safety campaigns, maintaining a safe work area, assist in safety training documentation, and certification record keeping.
If selected for the position, documentation that you are a United States citizen or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States will be required to establish your identity and work authorization in accordance with the employer's obligation under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
If selected for this position, employment will be conditional pending completion of a criminal background investigation.
All employees are required to retain public records, in accordance with C-TRAN's Public Disclosure Policy No. 510. A public record is defined in RCW 42.56.010(3) as any writing that is prepared, owned, used, or retained by any state or local government agency, and which contains information that relates to the conduct of government, or the performance of any governmental or proprietary function. The term "writing" is broadly defined in the Public Records Act, to include not only traditional written records, but also photos, maps, videos, voicemails, webpage and social media content, emails, text messages and tweets (RCW 42.56.010(4)).
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive list of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
Our EEO Policy
CTRAN is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Director of Information Technology
Job Code:
Job Code: JC100017
Pay Range:
$10,689.00 - $16,033.00
Job Description:
SUMMARY
A position within the IT Department which directly supports, coordinates, and administers various activities for the Agency.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
The incumbent is responsible for and supervises all activities related to the functions specific to management of the IT Department. Responsible for performance management, staff development, resource allocation and budget, and department productivity.
Under the general direction of a member of a Chief, this position will be responsible for defining and maintaining standards and protocols for the department. The incumbent will oversee the IT department as well as collaborate with other departments to successfully complete projects.
Performance is reviewed periodically. Error and failures to perform have a significant impact on the organizational, departmental or unit objectives the output of services have a significant impact on employee and customer satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following summarizes the essential or key responsibilities/attributes of the position the incumbent will be required to perform with or without reasonable accommodation:
Directs central communications link to all IT project stakeholders by providing timely generation and distribution of project information.
Explains technical project solution design and associated labor estimate and project schedule to business partners and the client or stakeholders.
Development of detailed IT project work plans and planning activities.
Directs integration of all elements of a project, including hardware, software, and network components.
Ensures projects include all the work required to complete the project successfully.
Ensures projects satisfy the agreed-upon requirements, including quality planning, quality assurance and quality control.
Writes IT feasibility studies as required for pre-acquisition analysis.
Ensures projects remain in scope, on schedule and at or under budget.
Identifies project risks and issues; determine severity/probability and determine strategies for dealing with risks. Monitor progress of issue resolution and negotiate solutions as necessary.
Directs the acquisition process to obtain goods and services required for the project, such as procurement planning, RFP preparation, source selection, and vendor contract negotiation and administration.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Other duties performed as assigned.
KNOWELDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Broad range network and desktop applications including experience with MS Office Suite.
IT Project Management.
IT software development life cycle methodologies and processes.
Analytics and data driven decision-making.
Skills:
Presenting and influencing teams.
Dealing with complex IT projects.
Dealing with ambiguity.
Time management and prioritization.
Negotiation and budget management.
Managing customer expectations.
Ability to:
Communicate both verbally and in writing.
Actively listen, facilitate and present to a wide range of audiences.
Lead and motivate individuals to produce high quality results on time and within budget.
Learn and understand functionality of multiple transportation and/or logistics related systems.
Influence others to get project needs met.
Establish solid business relationships and work effectively with senior business and client or stakeholder contacts.
Work and participate effectively in a dynamic self-directed environment.
Communicate business needs to technical people and to communicate and simplify complex technical information for non-technical people.
Occasionally work non-business hours and be on-call.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in management information systems, computer science, information technology or other closely related field.
Requires at least five (5) years' progressively responsible experience or experience sufficient to demonstrate complete competency and knowledge of the principles and practices of Information Technology or related experience.
Requires at least three (3) years in a supervisory/managerial capacity in a unionized environment.
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Public sector management experience preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Minimal physical effort required.
The agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Regular, dependable attendance is required.
Must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence and maintain a good driving record.
Must be able to comply with C-TRAN's nonsmoking policy and function in a nonsmoking work environment.
Must promote and model safety within the department and agency wide through reporting and addressing safety issues, supporting safety campaigns, maintaining a safe work area, assist in safety training documentation, and certification record keeping.
If selected for the position, documentation that you are a United States citizen or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States will be required to establish your identity and work authorization in accordance with the employer's obligation under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
If selected for this position, employment will be conditional pending completion of a criminal background investigation.
All employees are required to retain public records, in accordance with C-TRAN's Public Disclosure Policy No. 510. A public record is defined in RCW 42.56.010(3) as any writing that is prepared, owned, used, or retained by any state or local government agency, and which contains information that relates to the conduct of government, or the performance of any governmental or proprietary function. The term "writing" is broadly defined in the Public Records Act, to include not only traditional written records, but also photos, maps, videos, voicemails, webpage and social media content, emails, text messages and tweets (RCW 42.56.010(4)).
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive list of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
Our EEO Policy
CTRAN is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.