Job Description
Position: Technology Services Director
Salary Range: $94,592.88 - $141,305.42 annually; Starting Salary DOQ, DOE
Location Technology Services Department
Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week); FLSA Exempt; Benefits Apply
Open Until Filled
Full Time Benefits Include: • County pays $1,600 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members • Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS) • HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply • Wellness program • Access to MetLife Pet Insurance • Deferred compensation plans offered • Twelve paid holidays annually • Vacation accrual
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Brief Duties and Responsibilities: The Technology Services Director is responsible for management of the day-to-day activities and long-term strategic vision pertaining to the Walla Walla County information and telecommunications networks, Service Desk, data backup and disaster recovery systems, network security, servers and desktop computers, and technology contracting. Direct oversight public records requests and processes and all Geographical Information Systems (GIS) data sets. Provides training and direction on all technology related aspects, coordinates workflow and project assignments. This position serves as a working Director and a technical expert and resource for all staff assigned to the Technology Services Department.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Exercises full range of supervisor responsibilities for the staff of the Technology Services Department.
Working Environment/Physical Abilities: Work is mainly performed in an indoor office type environment with potential exposure to heavy dust. Bending at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and/or otherwise positioning oneself to accomplish tasks. Sitting, standing or otherwise remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Prolonged exposure to glare from computer monitors. Lifting and carrying objects up to fifty (50) pounds. Hearing, speaking or otherwise communicating to exchange information in person and on the phone. Reading and understanding a variety of materials. May have contact with angry and/or dissatisfied employees and/or customers.
Minimum Qualifications: Education And Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or a closely related field; AND 10 years of significant experience in the administration or supervision of information technology systems including direct responsibility for leading, supervising or managing operations, programs and services, voice and data networks, customer web interface programs, integration responsibilities with vendors and contractors, budget/fiscal oversight/administration and project management; OR an equivalent combination of education, training/certificates, and experience. Excellent communication abilities required. Current networking, security and/or Microsoft Server Certificates highly desired. Prior experience in state or local government highly desired.
Licenses And Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license. Must successfully pass a background check, a driving record check and fingerprinting. Must sign a non-disclosure agreement with Walla Walla County. Must complete Public Records training within six (6) months of hire. Must complete HIPAA Security and Privacy training within six (6) months of hire. Must complete Criminal Justice Information System security training within sixty (60) days.
For Application: Application, resume and cover letter required. Job description is available on our website at www.wwcowa.gov where you can apply online.
SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND ORAL INTERVIEWS.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT
Job Information
Employment Type
Full-time
Salary Range
$94,592.88 - $141,305.42 per YEAR
Location
Human Resources
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Walla Walla County (population 62,000) may be Washington State’s best-kept secret. Located in the Southeastern corner of the state, in the foothills of the Blue Mountains.
Rolling green hills lead to Walla Walla’s patchwork of farms and snowy backdrop of the Blues in the distance. A quaint, well-kept downtown district, lined with lovely brick and stone architecture with first-class retail shops of every description. Fine dining abounds, and Walla Walla’s award-winning wine culture is evident everywhere. With three colleges, a thriving viticulture industry (over 100 wineries), and mild “Four-Season” climate, Walla Walla is home to 32,000 residents. Besides our County seat in Walla Walla, we also proudly serve College Place, Waitsburg, Touchet, Wallula, Burbank, Prescott and Dixie. There is the County Fair, hot air balloons in the summer sky, parades down Main Street… and you’re surrounded by fishing, skiing, boating, cycling, hiking, camping – in the uncrowded outdoor spaces.
Walla Walla County is a great place to live, work and play. It is also the perfect place to raise a family, with excellent schools, public libraries, and parks.
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Rolling green hills lead to Walla Walla’s patchwork of farms and snowy backdrop of the Blues in the distance. A quaint, well-kept downtown district, lined with lovely brick and stone architecture with first-class retail shops of every description. Fine dining abounds, and Walla Walla’s award-winning wine culture is evident everywhere. With three colleges, a thriving viticulture industry (over 100 wineries), and mild “Four-Season” climate, Walla Walla is home to 32,000 residents. Besides our County seat in Walla Walla, we also proudly serve College Place, Waitsburg, Touchet, Wallula, Burbank, Prescott and Dixie. There is the County Fair, hot air balloons in the summer sky, parades down Main Street… and you’re surrounded by fishing, skiing, boating, cycling, hiking, camping – in the uncrowded outdoor spaces.
Walla Walla County is a great place to live, work and play. It is also the perfect place to raise a family, with excellent schools, public libraries, and parks.