Division Director-DV25 (Appointed) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/jobs/newprint/4621457) Apply  Division Director-DV25 (Appointed) Salary $121,592.00 - $150,000.00 Annually Location Gwinnett County, GA Job Type Full-Time Appointed Job Number 24-02667 Department Department of Information Technology Services Opening Date 08/15/2024 Closing Date 10/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Class Summary Job Description Gwinnett County is a nationally recognized dynamic and diverse County where we proudly support our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services to over 900,000 residents. We believe in empowering the citizens of our community whenever possible through technology. We are a value driven organization using these core values as a compass to guide our decisions. We are seeking a business-minded Division Director of New Technology Solutions and Development to join a dynamic, mission-driven team that includes System Developers, Open-Source Developers, Architects, Solution Engineers, and Technical Project Managers. Our Information Technology Department is at the center of driving innovation and taking advantage of new technologies from around the world to transform our work, processes, and engagement tools to support all County’s efforts. As a results-focused self-starter, the Division Director of New Technology Solutions will lead the execution of the application modernization initiatives and have a passion for emerging technologies, development of new applications and API integrations. You will be skilled at influencing and inspiring the team in developing innovative solutions that meet our business unit’s and resident’s needs. This position, which reports to the Director and CIO of Gwinnett County, works with the County’s senior leadership to set the strategic direction for initiating and implementing the use of information technology to fulfill the mission of the County. This position provides operational and budgetary management and managerial supervision for a full-time IT staff. The incumbent advises and makes recommendations on the latest IT technologies, research, and data analysis trends. The Division Director serves on the CIO’s management team, upholding its shared mission, vision, core values, and leadership principles. Essential Duties + Strategic Planning and Management + Manage department operations to achieve the technology objectives of the department. + Work with leadership and key staff to further the department’s mission. + Serve as a senior project manager on one or more critical initiatives at any given time. + Lead several County committees and/or working groups including: + The Technology Standards Committee (TSC) to facilitate inter-unit collaboration and transparency, to shape policy and direction, and to identify IT and data projects that are necessary to meet the strategic priorities and mission of the County as a whole. + The Business Strategic Services Group (BSS) to connect County business units, determine existing survey collection instruments, and promote shared data analysis. + Leadership and Effective Team Management + Provide leadership, guidance, performance management, and plans for professional development and training + Manage projects or providing project management oversight on projects assigned. + Develop relationships needed for each project and serves as liaison to various business units, and where relevant, external constituencies. + Supervise, mentoring, and developing staff. + Conduct skills assessments, recommending training, promoting cross team collaboration, assessing, and assigning roles and responsibilities. + Motivate team members, maximizing their individual and team contribution and professional growth. + Prepare annual performance reviews, managing disciplinary issues, and participating in hiring and disciplinary procedures. + Participate in meetings on behalf of the Chief Information Officer and representing the organization as required. + Keep the Chief Information Officer appraised on initiatives, preparing, and presenting recommendations, and providing proposals and reports as required. + Professional Development + Stay abreast of information technology trends relevant to current and future information system environments. + Maintain and enhancing knowledge in Service and Project Management techniques and methodologies. + Pursue training and education relating to information technology and leadership. + Develop training plans for staff. + Attend formal conferences; developing/improving project management skills; continually developing leadership skills Other Job Requirements/Information + This job is a civilian position in either a public safety department or in Information Technology with close ties to public safety. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a public safety background is required to include motor vehicle & criminal histories, and fingerprinting. Grade The grade for this position is 205. Salary will be dependent on education and experience. Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. Minimum Qualifications + Bachelor’s Degree in a closely related field AND + Nine years of progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment, including two years experience as a manager. + An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered. + Demonstrated leadership, management, and strategic planning skills necessary. + Experience in managing a budget and vendor relationships required. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Must be a result and goal-oriented individual with the persistence and patience necessary to work effectively with a variety of internal and external constituencies. + Must have the ability to gain credibility with diverse constituencies. + Must have the ability to detect emerging trends and make recommendations for change. + Must possess a high degree of personal integrity and ethics. + Strong quantitative and analytical skills required. + Ability to handle confidential information with exceptional judgment and discretion necessary. + Accuracy and attention to details and timelines essential. + Ability to combine vision with strong creativity and tactical execution. Preferred Qualifications + Ten to Twelve years of progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment. + Experience in a complex centralized environment is desirable. + Strong IT experience in the following areas preferred: information security, software development and support, project management, strategic planning, IT governance, consultancy, systems architecture and administration, client support, storage, virtualization, and operational management. + Experience with planning and implementing a large - scale initiatives. + Effective communicator and presenter to effectively articulate status and recommendations to senior leadership including the Department Director, County Administrator and Board of Commissioners. For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here (https://agency.governmentjobs.com/gwinnett/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=51636&headerfooter=0) . Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/informationtechnologyservices) . Additional Information About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs. The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022. Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents. The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values. In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate. Vision Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! Mission Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. Values Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles. Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability. Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all. Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience. Hiring Process Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below: + Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess) + FAQs Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com. Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial. Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation. On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary! In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost! Health + Medical plans for active and retired employees + Dental and vision plans + Prescription drug plan Wellness + Onsite Employee Wellness Center + 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Immunizations + Wellness education and incentive programs + Annual wellness fair Family and Career + Training and professional development opportunities + Family planning benefits + Four weeks of paid parental leave Time + Annual/Sick Leave + 12 paid holidays per calendar year + 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year Money + Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care + Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available + Health Savings Account (HSA) available + Retirement and Savings Plans + 401(a) Defined Contribution + 457 (b) Deferred Compensation + Longevity pay + Tuition reimbursement + Financial education programs Protection + Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance + Short-term and long-term disability + Critical illness and accident insurance + Hospital indemnity insurance + Identity theft protection To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) . 01 Have you completed a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field? + Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study + Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study + Completed bachelor's degree in the specified fields of study + Completed master's degree or higher in the specified fields of study 02 How many years of IT experience do you have? + none + less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years to less than 3 years + 3 years to less than 4 years + 4 years to less than 5 years + 5 years to less than 6 years + 6 years to less than 7 years + 7 years to less than 8 years + 8 years to less than 9 years + 9 years to less than 10 years + 10 or more years 03 Describe your IT experience. If none, type N/A. 04 How many years of management/supervisory experience do you have? + none + less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years to less than 3 years + 3 years to less than 4 years + 4 years to less than 5 years + 5 years to less than 6 years + 6 years to less than 7 years + 7 years to less than 8 years + 8 years to less than 9 years + 9 years to less than 10 years + 10 or more years Required Question Agency Gwinnett County Address 75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046 Phone 770.822.7915 770.822.7923 Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com