Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Information or Computer Science, plus three (3) years of experience in a related field, including two (2) years of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:None.
Notes to Applicants
Position Overview:The Network Infrastructure and Operations ( NIO ) Division is seeking an IT Manager who will play a pivotal role in coordinating and managing the physical infrastructure team within the division. This position requires someone who can effectively communicate with various stakeholders, both technical and non-technical, and lead a diverse team of IT Project Managers, Telephony Systems Professionals, and Data Center Technicians.
This ideal candidate will:
• Collaborate with the IT Manager Sr to develop and execute strategies for achieving operational objectives.
• Lead and mentor a team of IT professionals, fostering their career growth and ensuring their work aligns with departmental goals.
• Coordinate and oversee the implementation of IT projects, telephony systems upgrades, and modern data center initiatives.
• Serve as a point of contact for technical escalations and provide guidance to resolve complex issues efficiently.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and compliance standards in network infrastructure and operations.
Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record of successfully leading teams to accomplish operational tasks. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of infrastructure initiatives within a dynamic and technically diverse environment.
About the Department: The City of Austin Communication and Technology Management ( CTM ) Department provides and empowers the City’s business partners and Austin’s residents, visitors and businesses with sustained, reliable, and efficient technology services, infrastructure, and telecommunications. By leveraging state-of-the-art tools, innovative methods, and strategic partnerships, we are at the center of shaping the City of Austin’s IT strategy.
Application Instructions:
In completing your job application, be sure to provide a
COMPLETE employment history including past job titles, employment dates and a detailed summary of your job duties, functions, responsibilities, and skills/abilities. A detailed and complete job application is required to help us determine base pay in the event you are selected for this position.
NOTE : A cover letter and/or resume will NOT be accepted or used to substitute for an incomplete job application. Once a position is closed, no additional applications or application changes will be accepted.
All interviews are being conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Skills Assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process. Post Interview Verification: If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we will be contacting your current and former employers, as well as the references listed in your application. Please do your best to ensure that the contact information on the application is accurate. Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the minimum or preferred qualifications and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veteran’s preference.
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This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.
Pay Range
$47.75 - $65.16
Hours
Standard business hours, as operational needs determine
Job Close Date 07/09/2024 Type of Posting Reserved for City Employees Department Communications & Tech Mgmt Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 6800 Burleson Road, Austin, Texas Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience: - Experience directing and leading teams of IT professionals to success both in terms of their work product and in the management of their career and professional growth.
- In-depth knowledge and experience working with and leading others in Managing IT projects, telephony systems, and supporting modern enterprise data center concepts.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to a diverse audience, including non-technical personnel.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.Plans, organizes, schedules, and coordinates the work supporting large-scale corporate and enterprise-level information systems. Provides advanced technical leadership on integrating complex existing or new information system technologies. Monitors and evaluates staff performance to accomplish tasks and established objectives, and ensures compliance with City of Austin personnel, security, and department procedures. Prepares operating budgets, reviews ongoing expenditures to ensure adherence to budgets, and coordinates recurrent program/project budgets and resource forecasts. Manages the coordination of complex projects with other City departments, project teams, and agencies using industry best practices to gain maximum value from combined systems. Researches complex commercial products, technology solutions, and participates in the development of vendor contracts, performs vendor management and contract management duties, and prepares and evaluates Requests for Proposal (RFPs). Prepares, reviews, and approves documentation for procurement of IT systems. May exercise oversight of departmental IT purchases. Develops and prepares management and productivity reports, studies, and analyses. Develops training programs and guides, and trains staff on work procedures and operating instructions. Ensures disaster recovery is in place for critical systems. Improves operations, decreases turnaround times, and streamlines work processes to provide quality customer service.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. - Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices.
- Knowledge of current IT systems and data systems technology, security, operations, and practices.
- Knowledge of budget processes.
- Knowledge of project and resource management.
- Skill in organizing and assigning work effectively and efficiently.
- Skill in understanding the organization and operation of the City and departments, as necessary.
- Skill in operating computers and related software applications.
- Skill in conducting hardware and software evaluations, performing selection, and acquisition functions.
- Skill in analyzing and solving complex problems for the enterprise department.
- Ability to develop, implement, and administer a budget.
- Ability to prepare budget requests and monitor expenditures for budgetary compliance.
- Ability to read and interpret standard accounting and financial reports.
- Ability to conduct research and analyze and interpret research findings.
- Ability to compile data and prepare narrative and statistical correspondence, reports, and presentations.
- Ability to train, assign, and direct work activities.
- Ability to understand complex program structures and how they impact enterprise departments and the City.
- Ability in handling and resolving conflict and uncertain situations.
- Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner to effectively convey complex and detailed information, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to represent management and present program information.
- Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Information or Computer Science, plus three (3) year of experience in a related field, including two (2) years of leadership or supervisory experience. Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. Do you meet these requirements?
* Are you a current City of Austin employee?
* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Check
* Describe in detail, your experience directing and leading teams of IT professionals to success, both in terms of their work product and in the management of their career and professional growth.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe in detail, your knowledge and experience working with and leading others in managing IT projects, telephony systems, and supporting modern enterprise data center concepts.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe in detail, your experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing to diverse audiences, including non-technical personnel.
(Open Ended Question)
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