Salary: $176,577.70 – $236,579.72 Annually
Location : Pontiac, MI
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-219
Department: IT Admin
Opening Date: 08/11/2023
Closing Date: 9/6/2023 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Summary
Plans, coordinates, directs, and designs all operational activities of the IT department, as well as providing direction and support for IT technical solutions that enhance mission-critical business operations. Works closely with decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization. Provides leadership by instructing and reviewing work of professional and technical staff. Ensures the efficient operation of the county’s technology and services related to Network Engineering and Administration, Telecommunications, Server Administration, Database Administration, Data Center Operations, Workstation, End User Device Management and End User Support (Service Center). This includes managing the IT staff responsible for monitoring and diagnosing hardware and software problems. Works closely with the IT executive staff and decision makers in other departments in order to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective infrastructure technology solutions for all aspects of the organization.
Is responsible for the development of strategic plans, and associated standards, policies, procedures, and budgets. Participates in the development of the Information Technology Project Portfolio, including resource capacity plans and capital improvement budgets. Prepares and monitors division budgets, makes presentations to executive and legislative decision-making entities and is responsible for staffing, training, and managing the division’s units and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:
- Thoroughly documented work history
- Transcript with award date, if necessary to meet minimum qualifications
- The application is incomplete in ANY capacity
At time of application, applicants must:
1. Possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or a closely related field.
2. Have had at least ten (10) years of full-time work experience leading and managing IT organizations and professional technical staff members.
3. Possess one or more of the following professional IT process/methodology certification(s): ITIL, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) – Data Center and/or Enterprise Infrastructure, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect or related certification.
Required Documents
Work History You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying. Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered. NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications.
College Transcripts
If you have completed education higher than a high school diploma or GED, you must attach a copy of your official/unofficial transcript(s) that clearly state the type of degree and date awarded/conferred, institution name, and applicant name; and is in a format that cannot be modified or edited. Your application will not be considered for further review if you have failed to provide this information. Transcripts from outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://naces.org/members.html). This documentation must be attached to your application if you are certifying you have an education higher than high school/GED. NOTE: This section is used for TRANSCRIPTS ONLY. If a job offer is made, an official transcript with the award date will be required.
Special Requirements
1. Must pass a background check performed by the County or other appropriate agencies as required.
Oakland County Michigan – YOUR FUTURE IS HERE! Award winning and fiscally responsible County (AAA Bond Rated) government agency invites you to begin and advance your career with us as we continue on the path to provide cutting edge services to the communities we serve. We offer a stable work environment, competitive salaries, a full benefits package, growth opportunities and employee training along with generous tuition reimbursement. We recognize that your hard work and dedication to the communities we serve are the driving force behind our success, and we continually look for additional ways to build a positive work environment. Join us on our journey to continue to make Oakland County a great place to Live, Work and Play.
Overview of Employee Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical,prescription, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for all eligible employees, with minimal employee cost.
- Health and dependent care reimbursement accounts where employees can place pre-tax dollars into an account to be used for health care or dependent care related expenses.
- There is also a comprehensive retirement package in which all Eligible employees are enrolled in a defined contribution plan (401a) with a County match; also the ability to participate in a deferred compensation plan (457).
- Ample time-off for all employees, including 11 to 13 paid holidays per year, five personal leave days, one floating holiday, 10 vacation days within the first year (amount of vacation days increase over tenure).
- Annual Leave Buy Back is offered once a year to all eligible employees with 60 (or more) annual leave hours in the bank. This program offers interested employees the option to “cash out” annual leave hours in order to receive a payout. Employees can “cash out” a minimum of 20 hours to a maximum of 40 hours.
- Parental Leave is available for all full-time employees who have completed six (6) months of County service. Employees will receive 6 weeks of paid leave at 100% of their current salary. Parental Leave can be utilized for both the birth and adoption of a child.
- Affordable on-site child care for infants to five years old for children of County employees; also provides a school-age summer camp program.
Employee Health and Wellness Benefits:
- The mission of the OakFit Wellness Program is to assist Oakland County employees, retirees and dependents in taking ownership of their health and wellness in order to improve quality of life, enhance productivity, and stabilize long-term employee/employer health care costs. There are a wide variety of programs offered, including weight management, exercise, Tobacco Cessation, and various educational workshops. OakFit also offers annual on-site health screenings. Employees and dependents have access to the OakFit website offering a wealth of resources including webinars, a recipe page and other informational topics. Employees can also see upcoming events posted on the Wellness calendar and subscribe to Wellness Program email updates.
Professional Development:
- Our tuition reimbursement program assists eligible employees seeking to improve their educational qualifications in subjects and fields directly related to the County’s operations, activities and objectives.
- The County’s Human Resources Department provides in-house professional development training to employees across departments, including programs ranging from conflict management to grammar skills. Employees may also have opportunities to attend job-related conferences/seminars.
- The County’s Information Technology Department provides basic to advanced job-related computer software training to employees.
Other Benefits:
- The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is offered confidentially to you or your family members. At no cost to you, the program supports with mental health counseling, work/life resources and more.
- The Employee Service Award Program recognizes employees for years of service and educational achievement.
To view full-time new hire benefits, please click the following link:
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The next set of questions begins the Training & Experience Questionnaire. THIS SET OF QUESTIONS WILL BE SCORED AS A TEST. Only those scoring in the top group will be sent to the hiring department for final consideration and placement on an eligible list of candidates. You will be notified of your results by email. Following these instructions are questions related to important job tasks performed by this classification. Be sure to respond to all questions. I have read and understand these instructions.
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Do you have ten (10) years or more work experience managing IT organizations and professional technical staff members?
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Do you have experience managing the teams responsible for technology and services related to Network Engineering and Administration, Telecommunications, Server Administration, Database Administration, Data Center Operations, Workstation, End User Device Management, and End User Support?
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Do you have experience developing and implementing all Infrastructure standards, methodologies, policies, and procedures, including those for network architecture, purchasing, and service provisioning?
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Required Question