Posting number: 03608
Department: Information Technology
Division: Information Technology
Job classification: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - TECH INFRAS
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: IT and Computers
Oversees all technical and administrative duties and work efforts regarding the City's information technology infrastructure, including the Wide Area Network (WAN), Local Area Networks (LAN), telecommunications, data, voice, and video services, network security, and end-user support. Provides leadership and strategic planning for the above functional areas and backup for the Chief Information Officer. Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises employees involved in network engineering, network security, server and data center planning and operations, end-user support, and service desk operations. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with major work in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, or related discipline; at least five years of experience managing WAN and LAN/PC technicians or network engineers/planners; experience in WAN and LAN design and planning, project management, preparing project proposals and budgets; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have an acceptable driving record based on City of Lynchburg driving criteria
Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.
CISM or CISSP in addition to ITIL desired.
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Lynchburg, Virginia, is a city which remembers its past while focusing on the future - a vibrant central city fostering a strong sense of community, economic opportunity for all our citizens and responsive, results-oriented local government.
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With over 3,900 businesses ranging from traditional mom-and-pop shops to headquarters of global corporations, Lynchburg is the commercial, cultural, entertainment, residential and retail hub of the Central Virginia region. Our broad-based economy, highly-skilled workforce and unparalleled quality of life have positioned Lynchburg among the cities leading the nation into the New Economy.
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