Manager of Community Development Systems County Executive, Office of Performance & Strategic Planning Full-Time, 12 months
Exempt, Pay Grade 36
Benefits-Eligible, VRS-Eligible
Job Summary/Objective: The Manager of Community Development (CD) Systems evaluates, analyzes, manages, and maintains Albemarle County’s Community Development Department systems, ensuring compliance with current Albemarle County policies, guidelines, and applicable law. Identifies new software products and may serve as the project manager during implementation and upgrades. Partners with representatives in other departments to plan, implement, and manage systems and solutions which are part of the Core Systems Modernization program.
Essential Functions: - Key contributor to Core Systems Modernization implementation and maintenance work to manage all phases of systems and project implementations. Works with PSP program managers, ACIT, and other functional managers to prioritize and plan monthly work and tasks.
- Develops future systems roadmaps and operational maintenance plans for function.
- Manages, coordinates, and oversees functional workplan and optimization of current system to meet needs and makes recommendations for future system solutions.
- Performs complex technical and functional work involving designing, testing, and executing system changes and enhancements in conjunction with Information Technology and other systems managers.
- Key contributor to assigned department: identifies, writes, and implements system policies and procedures; develops user guides and system documentation and conducts training on system processes. Identifies ways to utilize technology to supplement training and reach all system users.
- Evaluates business processes to create a more efficient and effective technology solution. Applies functional knowledge in the development and maintenance of business processes.
- Researches, analyzes, and develops modifications and reports to systems to meet identified organization and departmental objectives and needs.
- Writes report queries to create ad hoc reports and data files as needed for management and user departments.
- Performs detailed testing and routine audits to ensure integrity of data and processes.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Competency: Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities: - Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of public or business administration.
- Thorough knowledge of cost/benefit, forecasting and statistical techniques.
- Knowledge of local government organization and operation.
- Intermediate software skills including Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
- Skills in troubleshooting system errors.
- Skills in identifying and implementing system efficiencies.
- Ability to plan, organize and ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with staff members and all levels of Albemarle County employees.
- Ability to analyze and develop innovative solutions to address complex issues.
- Ability to devise detailed procedures and methodology.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of organization information.
Required Education and Experience: - Any appropriate combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree including course work in architecture, engineering, urban planning, or similar field of study relate to property development, project management, information systems, or related field.
- Experience: Four years of progressively responsible experience in Information Technology project management, analytics, and/or business process. Professional experience with a focus on community development in either the public or private sector or both.
- Must possess a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Preferred Qualifications/Certifications: - Federal, state or local government experience preferred.
Physical and Mental Requirements: - Work is typically performed in an office setting with occasional extended periods of time at computer terminals.
- Occasional visits to off-site county locations are required.
- Occasional program necessity requires working hours beyond set hours and days.
- Frequent telephonic and occasional personal contact with Department Heads, internal and external organizations at County and State level, employees and the general public is required.
- There is a travel expectation for this position.
Remote Work: This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule that is in compliance with the County’s Remote Work Policy and meets the operational and service needs for the position. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Salary Range: The hiring range for this position is $42.81 - $47.31 per hour (approx. $89,039 - $98,411 per year.) Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum requirements and internal equity. The position also provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, VRS retirement, and continuing education/training opportunities. This is a full time, FLSA exempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy, §P-60.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Position open until filled.
Virginia Values Veterans:Albemarle County is a Certified V3 organization.
EOE/EEO:Albemarle County is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against any group or individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability in regards to any aspect of employment policy and practice: recruitment, testing, selection, assignment, pay, conditions of work, training, leave, overtime, promotion, discipline, demotion, and separation.
