Director of Information Technology and Communications Services

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ANTICIPATED VACANCY

POSITION : FULL TIME 1.0 DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
STARTING DATE : ASAP
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT : Provisional
CLASSIFICATION : Competitive Civil Service
SALARY RANGE : As per negotiated contract
APPLICATION PROCEDURE : Apply through WNYRIC Job Application System.
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DESCRIPTION : The work involves responsibility for establishing, evaluating and maintaining information and communications systems for a school district. The incumbent will assume the duties of supervising and coordinating the activities of the district's centralized computer department in development and/or integration of information systems. This position is also responsible for the training and teaching of district employees in the capabilities and uses of information systems maintained by the centralized computer department and the use of on-site local/wide area networks, mini computers or standard PC's. The incumbent will also be responsible for the developing, coordinating, supervising and maintenance of all district owned equipment. This is a broad position classification to designate an employee whose primary area of responsibility involves the analysis and definition of information and communications needs for the district and the development of information processing applications including system changes, objectives and goals. This work involves a continual interaction with administrators in the area of training and use of information systems; word processing systems, LAN/WAN, telecommunications systems and equipment, and/or set up or revise those systems to meet the current needs of the district. This position is distinct from the specialized computer technical positions in that the Information Technology and Communications Services Director does not design "programs" using technical program language or perform technical duties relative to a main frame computer such as programming analysis and/or hardware and software potential and utilization. The incumbent will be a vital strategic decision maker, providing the school district with expert guidance and council on all matters concerning district communications, information processing, future planning and leveraged usage of new technologies. Direction will be received from an Assistant Superintendent or designee who will allow the incumbent considerable leeway and initiative in the areas of information and communications systems analysis, training and maintenance. Does related work as required.
SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS :

1. Thorough knowledge of utilization and potential of information processing equipment relative to information retrieval, including the use of local area-networks, mini computers or standard PC's and main frame terminals (CRT's);
2. Thorough knowledge of the theory and practice involved in utilizing commercial software to create data base applications;
3. Thorough knowledge of software facilities such as data communications and data base design and management;
4. Ability to organize complex data into distinct components;
5. Ability to analyze information and draw logical conclusions;
6. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
7. Ability to supervise the work of others;
8. Ability to train other employees in the functions and uses of information systems such as personal computers, data systems, word processing systems, etc.;
9. Ability to apply information processing methodology to resolve the district's record keeping needs and information collection problems;
10. Physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develops, implements, manages and assesses the district's information collection, recording, reporting and communications needs, including LANS/WANS;
• Makes judgments and recommendations regarding the future identification, evaluation, and acquisition of commercial computer and telecommunications hardware and software products and the utilization of all subcontractors to implement any future information processing or communications solutions; Coordinates the installation of final on-line systems versions, to integrate systems, conversion of systems, and/or in the creation of, or revision to existing systems or LANS/WANS, including planning, directing, and controlling the sequence in which projects are undertaken; Acts as liaison with technical computer personnel and other staff to resolve technical issues pertaining to equipment, supplies, or software;
• Establishes and operates the school district help desk;
• Develops and produces internal reports for use by the district as needed; Prepares the departmental budget with regard to systems, staff, and equipment;
• Confers with the Assistant Superintendent or designee on the development, implementation and review of departmental policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master's Degree in Computer Science or a closely related field and three (3) years of paraprofessional or professional level work experience in a technical or advisory capacity which involved the development and/or implementation of a •computer system of which one (1) year must have involved the supervision of subordinates; or:
2. B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Baccalaureate Degree in Computer Science or a closely related field and five (5) years of paraprofessional or professional level work experience in a technical or advisory capacity which involved the development and/or implementation of a computer system of which one (1) year must have involved the supervision of subordinates; or:
3. C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), and (B).

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full time experience requirements.
Preferential consideration will be given to individuals with abilities, skills and efficiencies that exceed the minimum qualifications.
CLOSING DATE : Friday, October 19, 2018. Applications accepted until position filled.

North Collins Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Building/Location: District-Wide

Appointment Status: Other

Start Date: ASAP

Additional Job Information: Provisional Appointment.

Job Posting Link: www.northcollins.com/cms/One.aspx?portalId=272706&pageId=14656182

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