Information Technology Director I

Information Technology Director I South Carolina Forestry Commission Columbia, SC Job Details Full-time $115,000 - $145,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Staff supervision Computer Science Managing IT teams Bachelor's degree Computer hardware Communications Business Administration Full Job Description Overview Under limited supervision, directs the comprehensive information technology operations of the SCFC's Technology Division including system and network administration; system security; assessment of user needs; spatial and tabular database development; integration and management; technical standards development; user support and telecommunications. Coordinates technology initiatives of the Technology Division with other agency divisions and executive management to further the agency mission. Supervises information technology, telecommunications and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) staff.

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https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/jobs/5359028/information-technology-director-i Responsibilities Manage staffing, resource and budgeting requirements to support IT operations for the agency. Develop and manage division budgets, budget requests, long range technology plans and annual IT plans. Manage complex projects and technology acquisitions to support agency needs. Supervise daily operations and direct staff work assignments. Assess staff training and development needs and ensures the EPMS is used as a continuous communication tool. Represents the SCFC on various agency and state technology committees, task forces, and planning groups. Direct the management, implementation, and security of desktop and server hardware/software, network and telecommunications infrastructure. Ensure inventories of all IT assets are maintained according to state and agency requirements. Develop technology standards, guidelines and procedures to provide maximum availability of agency IT infrastructure and resolution of problems. Manage agency applications and access to agency data. Supervise and manage the development of applications to support internal and external operations. Establish web-based tools for data access, analysis and reporting. Develop software tools for administrative services to support agency operations. Plan and acquire funding for projects to enhance the quality and usefulness of GIS products at the SCFC. Identify and recommend new technology solutions to improve efficiency and provide cost savings. Analyze the existing agency IT and telecommunications environment, research emerging technologies and assess the effectiveness of implementing new technology. Provide executive briefings and recommendations regarding strategic technology initiatives to executive management to improve the agency's IT efficiency and effectiveness. Work with SCFC Information Security Officer to document all aspects of agency IT infrastructure. Develop plans to implement security recommendations. Provide reports to executive staff outlining IT deficiencies, compliance needs and corrective action plans to improve compliance. Performs additional duties as required in support of the SC Forestry Commission's mission and directives. Requirements A bachelor's degree in communications, business administration, computer science (information technology), mathematics, statistics, management information science or a related field and eight (8) years' relevant program experience in telecommunications, data processing and/or information technology to include professional, managerial/supervisory experience. A criminal background check is required.

Pay:

$115,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person