Chief Information Officer (4574-50)

Join to apply for the Chief Information Officer (4574-50) role at Hamilton County, OhioThe Office of the County Engineer provides a variety of important services to the traveling public. These are largely funded by the purchase of license plates and by gasoline taxes. There are 423 bridges and over 500 miles of public right of way - all the responsibility of the County Engineer. These responsibilities include design, construction, inspection, maintenance, and study which result in safety improvements or regulations in compliance with State law.Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off11 Paid Holidays, Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time, and Earned Personal Days.Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option. Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Under administrative direction, aligns Information Systems and Technology objectives and programs to organizational objectives and strategies; continuously develops and maintains a comprehensive strategic and tactical business plan for Information Systems and Technology in order to support continuous improvement and organizational efficiency; coordinates, directs and actively participates in Information Systems and Technology projects and initiatives; actively participates on internal and external Executive Teams to plan and implement agency-wide activities; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support guidance and recommendations to top administration; collaboratively establishes and interprets agency-wide program policy relating to information systems and technology; helps organizational business units plan and implement effective information systems projects aligned with their individual business plans and the strategic goals of the organization; effectively manages internal and external relationships to maximize service and support continuous improvement;; plans, directs and effectively manages Information Technology and Information Systems employees.QUALIFICATIONS:An example of acceptable qualifications:Master’s degree in business administration, information technology, computer science, management, or related field preferred. Eight (8) years of proven work experience in public or business administration, or management, which evidences thorough expertise in the following areas: information systems and technology, management principles, government structure and process, project management, continuous process improvement, and strategic planning and leadership.LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Must possess a valid state of residency driver’s license. Must remain insurable under the County’s vehicle insurance policy.EQUIPMENT OPERATED:The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:Calculator, computer, fax machine, copier, scanner, telephone, cell phone, printers, and other standard modern business office equipment.JOBS DESCRIPTION AND WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:JOBS DUTIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:Works under the general direction of the County Engineer or Chief Deputy EngineerAligns Information Systems, Information Technology objectives and programs to organizational objectives and strategiesDevelops and continuously modifies a comprehensive strategic and tactical business plan for Information Systems and Technology in order to support organizational growth and efficienciesActively participates as a member of the organizational Executive Team in order to plan and implement agency-wide leadership activitiesProvides highly responsible and complex administrative support and recommendations to top administrationEstablishes and interprets agency-wide program policy relating to information systems and technologyHelps organizational business units plan and implement effective information systems projects aligned with their individual business plans and the strategic goals of the organizationOptimizes costs of Information Technology services through a mix of internal and external resources to maximize budgetPlans, coordinates, directs and actively participates in all Information Systems and Technology operation, projects and initiatives including hardware and software procurement and life-cycle management, data ETL functions, systems integration, record management, archives, records retention, imaging, custom development, project management, networking, communications, operations, security, scheduling, disaster recovery, budget, policy and staffing.Proactively plans, directs and manages Information Systems and Technology staff.Ensure staff have sufficient and up-to-date information.Fosters a culture of collaboration, respect, exceptional service, and continuous learning and improvementMaintains communication with applicable State, County and Local IT departments and staff, hardware and software vendor personnel to keep abreast of advances in technology and to ensure the needs of the consumers are metProvides clear communication to executive team and IT staffKeeps up to date with current and potential trends/concepts of the IT SectorContinuously monitors effectiveness of existing information system and technology in meeting established performance indicators, regulatory and reporting requirements and end-user satisfactionIdentifies problems and proactively identifies and evaluates reasonable, sustainable and cost-effective solutionsMakes decisions and interprets results based on quantitative techniques; continuously adjusts Information Systems and Technology business plans to meet or exceed short-medium-long term organizational goals while managing risk and minimizing life-cycle costsMeets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functionsDemonstrates regular and predictable attendanceDue to the nature of the job, when scheduled for on-call assignment, the Information Systems Manager must be available to return to work after normal work hours or on weekends and/or holidays when called to do soPerforms other duties as assigned.MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS:Knowledge of:Management principlesPersonnel administrationLeadership, planning and organizationBusiness principles; quality assuranceGovernment structure and processOffice practices and proceduresCounty departmental policies, procedures, goals and objectives.Skill in:Information Systems developmentWorkflow analysis; strategic planningSystems thinking; clear and concise communicationProblem solving; managementVendor and contract negotiations.Ability to:Identify and implement organizational solutions to improve common business unit requirements, provide effective transformational leadershipSystematically assess situations and problems to identify and choose appropriate course(s) of actionAdminister and implement in-depth projectsDevelop and interpret technical and administrative policies and proceduresEstablish, model and maintain a workplace culture aligned with the values of the organization; handle sensitive contacts with public and government officialsInterviewThe pay range for this role is $48.00/hr - $65.00/hr. The deadline to apply is October 14, 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06