Description

The City of Ukiah welcomes applications for our IT Manager position!  

Recruitment incentives include: 

• Up to $20,000 Signing Bonus (Based on Qualifications)
• Negotiable Relocation Benefit  
• $8,000 Housing Allowance (If Relocating)
• Vacation Bank Incentive and Transferred Sick Bank
• Accelerated Leave Accrual Rate Based on Prior Service
• Professional Development Opportunities

Under the general direction of the Finance Director or designee, the Information Technology Manager leads the planning, organization, and oversight of the City’s Information Technology Division. The position provides comprehensive IT services to meet the City’s diverse and complex technology needs, with primary responsibility for systems administration, network administration, security administration, and helpdesk administration.  In addition, the Manager is accountable for general administrative functions including budget development and administration, policy creation, vendor management, and staff supervision.

Requirements

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Education and Experience: 

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would include:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, management information systems, or a closely related field.

Experience:

Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in systems administration, network administration, and/or security administration, including at least two years in a lead, supervisory, or other management-level capacity.
Demonstrated experience in project management (e.g., ERP upgrades, network modernization, cybersecurity initiatives) is preferred.

Experience in municipal or public sector IT, particularly within compliance-heavy environments (e.g., CJIS, HIPAA, PCI), is preferred. 

Alternative Combination Example: 

A combination of 10 years of progressively responsible information technology experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position may be substituted for the educational requirement. Qualifying experience may include systems and network administration, cybersecurity, enterprise application support, budget and project management, and vendor and contract oversight. Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, ISC², ITIL, and others) may also be considered as contributing toward the education requirement when coupled with professional experience.

Necessary Special Requirement:
Possession of a valid Driver’s License.