Information Technology Manager

Make a difference in DeKalb County!

Beautiful DeKalb County is Georgia’s fourth largest county with an estimated 759,297 residents calling it home. The geographical area of the County covers approximately 271 square miles consisting of a portion of Atlanta; the cities of Avondale Estates, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Clarkston, Decatur, Doraville, Dunwoody, Lithonia, Pine Lake, Stonecrest, Stone Mountain, Tucker; and several unincorporated areas. DeKalb is the headquarters of some of the country’s most prominent businesses and organizations including the Centers for Disease Control, the American Cancer Society, Emory University, and Agnes Scott College. There’s so much to see and do here – discover for yourself by visiting www.DiscoverDekalb.com.

Imagine yourself in this role…

As Information Technology Manager for DeKalb County State Court, you will be instrumental in promoting good government by performing the following duties:

• Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and County administrators and elected officials; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports.
• Manages departmental information technology users; manages implementation of strategic plans, goals, and objectives for the department in assigned operational program; evaluates performance of current systems/programming in relation to growing needs of the department; evaluates system's effectiveness; and identifies needed changes, modifications and/or enhancements.
• Manages projects in assigned areas; establishes project priorities; develops plans for implementing changes to include lifecycle plans that identify the order, timing and priority of system changes; recommends methodologies, data sources, and software tools; recommends changes to current technology systems or applications in order to meet department’s needs; and identifies new processes and alternatives to resolve problems or improve/enhance operations.
• Researches, tests and recommends products for acquisition; develops requests for proposals; reviews bids; makes recommendations regarding vendor selection; monitors contractors/vendors for compliance with contracts; and communicates with vendors and end users to resolve service and compliance issues.
• Manages and conducts training programs for users and subordinate staff; writes and/or revises user training manuals and lesson plans; selects training times/locations based on users’ needs; answers questions and provides information during and after training; and maintains related documentation.
• Maintains an awareness of new applications, technologies, technical methods, trends, and advances in the profession; reviews professional publications, technical manuals, and websites to increase knowledge of network operations; and attends conferences, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.

Are you the ONE?

We are looking for a strong candidate with a passion for serving our community!

To be minimally qualified, you must have the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related

field required; five years of progressively responsible information technology experience, to

include lead experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Rewards of working with DeKalb County

In addition to gratifying work as a public servant, DeKalb County offers a highly competitive total rewards package. We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution pension plan
• Health care insurance plan options including a traditional HMO, POS & HSA
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Basic Life Insurance benefit of 2.25 times an employee’s annual salary rounded up to the next $1,000
• Flexible Spending Account Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred Compensation
• Peach State Credit Union
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Leave - 13 days sick leave and a minimum 15 days of annual leave per year

DeKalb County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.