Martin County
Information Technology Director
Martin County, Fairmont, Minnesota, United States, 56031
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Martin County is currently accepting applications for a full-time Information Technology Director. The IT Director is responsible for strategic direction and business planning for all information technology functions of Martin County government operations. Leads a team of Information Technology professionals and advocates for Information Technology needs. Works with all departments to determine IT needs, programming, budgeting, and administration of software. Coordinates working with vendors and projects. 2025 Wage Range is $95,534 to $129,937 annually. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Creates and maintains highly professional, customer-oriented, innovative, and future-focused IT capabilities including the areas of operations, enterprise applications, information security, and project management. Ensures provision of secure and stable IT services in a cost-effective manner to support business outcomes through effective risk management strategies providing physical and logical security of all county computing assets, including data. Develops and implements the Long-Term Information Technology Vision, Direction, and the Strategic Plan for the County in collaboration with county managers and the Information Technology Steering Committee. Directs development and implementation of county-wide information technology policies, procedures, and standards; and applies information technology to support County goals, policies, and strategies. Manages staff and oversees operations, including recruiting, selecting, training, mentoring, assigning work, and evaluating employees. Leads and implements technology-related projects and provides hands-on support, maintenance, and technical expertise in all technology areas. Serves as Project Manager, developing bid specifications and managing the bidding process in compliance with state bidding laws. Prepares and negotiates vendor contracts, approves contracts, and presents major contracts to the County Board for approval. Manages outside vendors, contractors, and consultants, ensuring all contractual obligations are met. Prepares, presents, and oversees the IT budget, monitoring and tracking expenditures. Oversees County website development and web applications, both internal and external. Maintains County's computer disaster recovery plans and is responsible for countywide cybersecurity. Creates and manages cybersecurity policies, defense, and remediation. Responsible authority for data requests and technology security audits and compliance. Coordinates information technology compatibility with other organizations, such as cities and State of Minnesota departments. Researches new technologies and evaluates their usefulness. Plans and implements the overall information technology strategy and infrastructure. Educates staff and management on new technologies. Manages the county electronic lock system. Participates in continuing education and training sessions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties performed by personnel so classified. Martin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Martin County is currently accepting applications for a full-time Information Technology Director. The IT Director is responsible for strategic direction and business planning for all information technology functions of Martin County government operations. Leads a team of Information Technology professionals and advocates for Information Technology needs. Works with all departments to determine IT needs, programming, budgeting, and administration of software. Coordinates working with vendors and projects. 2025 Wage Range is $95,534 to $129,937 annually. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Creates and maintains highly professional, customer-oriented, innovative, and future-focused IT capabilities including the areas of operations, enterprise applications, information security, and project management. Ensures provision of secure and stable IT services in a cost-effective manner to support business outcomes through effective risk management strategies providing physical and logical security of all county computing assets, including data. Develops and implements the Long-Term Information Technology Vision, Direction, and the Strategic Plan for the County in collaboration with county managers and the Information Technology Steering Committee. Directs development and implementation of county-wide information technology policies, procedures, and standards; and applies information technology to support County goals, policies, and strategies. Manages staff and oversees operations, including recruiting, selecting, training, mentoring, assigning work, and evaluating employees. Leads and implements technology-related projects and provides hands-on support, maintenance, and technical expertise in all technology areas. Serves as Project Manager, developing bid specifications and managing the bidding process in compliance with state bidding laws. Prepares and negotiates vendor contracts, approves contracts, and presents major contracts to the County Board for approval. Manages outside vendors, contractors, and consultants, ensuring all contractual obligations are met. Prepares, presents, and oversees the IT budget, monitoring and tracking expenditures. Oversees County website development and web applications, both internal and external. Maintains County's computer disaster recovery plans and is responsible for countywide cybersecurity. Creates and manages cybersecurity policies, defense, and remediation. Responsible authority for data requests and technology security audits and compliance. Coordinates information technology compatibility with other organizations, such as cities and State of Minnesota departments. Researches new technologies and evaluates their usefulness. Plans and implements the overall information technology strategy and infrastructure. Educates staff and management on new technologies. Manages the county electronic lock system. Participates in continuing education and training sessions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties performed by personnel so classified. Martin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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