Under general direction of the City Administrator, this position is responsible for planning, designing, installing, and supporting all hardware, software, operating systems, networks, and data communications. This position is responsible for extablishing city and county information system direction, standards and policies related to managerial, financial, and utility billing information systems.

Responsible for the Information Systems department and ensures that the operating goals, objectives, actions, and results are in accord with overall organizational needs; continually improves and projects as required.

Works with City staff and non-city personnel to install, upgrade and maintain City and County computer systems (hardware, software, necessary cabling, etc.), including regular systems back ups and disaster recovery. Develops and maintains relationships with external IT vendors and service providers.

Assistsin developing specificaitons for computer hardware and software purchases; ensures legality fo installed software; evaluates new versions of currently installed software and develops implementation process; and approves purchase of new computers. Coordinates and/or provides training for City personnel and provides ongoing support and assistance with customization for city approved software and hardware.

Responsible for developing and updating City's information systems strategic plan, including standardization and systematic upgrading of software and hardware, responsible for all informaiton system security measure, both physical and abstract develops standard information systems policy and procedures. Develops information security guidelines and manages implementation, arranges for needed training and staff professional developement, and recommends and drafts policy revisions where indicated.

Keep current on developments and trends in information technology. Solicits participation of team members as appropriate. Recruits, directs, evaluates and develops departmental staff. Responsible for departmental budgeting and annual information systems action plans. Performs other work which is consistent with teh essential elements of the job.

Bachelor's degree in Computer science, Business Administration , or a related field required or equivelant combination of training and experience. Master's Degree preferred. Five years progressively responsible experience in information systems or related field, with at least two years in a supervisory or management role or a compbination of education and experience, preferable in municipal government applications. Understanding of LAN/WAN network administration preferred. Broad knowledge of current communicaiton protocols, operating systems, virtual technologies, and programming preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,222.64 - $4,714.68 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Platte, NE: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Information systems: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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