Santa Rosa - Sonoma County Library (Central Library) - Information Technology Manager

Salary: $83,033.60 - $101,171.20 annually plus benefits

Opening Date: October 5, 2015

Closing Date: 5 p.m., Friday, October 2, 2015

To apply, visit http://sonomalibrary.org/sites/default/files/IT%20Manager%20Packet%209-14-2015%20external.pdf

The Sonoma County Library is seeking a customer service driven and strategic oriented individual with excellent communication, team building, problem solving, and technical skills to serve as its Information Technology Manager. This position is located at the Central Library in downtown Santa Rosa, in the heart of Wine Country, with the Redwoods and Pacific Ocean only minutes away.

DEFINITION:
Under general direction, this benefitted, full-time position sets overall vision and strategic direction for the Library’s Information Technology division, including oversight of the Library’s technology infrastructure; provides complex professional assistance to Library management staff and the Library Commission in areas of expertise; and performs other duties as required. This position is located at the Central Library in Santa Rosa.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
This is a management classification that manages, directs, and participates in all activities related to the Library’s computer, integrated library system (ILS), and telecommunications infrastructure; oversees, coordinates, and reviews the work of staff performing complex professional, technical, and office support related to all programs and activities of the Information Technology section; develops and administers current and long-range planning activities; manages the effective use of the Library's information technology and telecommunications resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; oversees and participates in the administration and maintenance of the Library’s ILS (Horizon); and provides highly complex and responsible support to the Library Director in areas of expertise. Responsibilities are defined by overall objectives and involve a high level of complexity and specialized information. This class is differentiated from the Library Director in that the latter has oversight of all Sonoma County Library divisions, sections, programs, activities, and services.

TYPICAL TASKS include, but are not limited to (see full job classification at the link above):

• Manages, directs, and participates in all activities related to the Library’s computer, integrated library system (ILS), and telecommunications infrastructure;
• Oversees, coordinates, and reviews the work of staff performing complex professional, technical, and office support related to all programs and activities of the Information Technology division;
• Develops and administers current and long-range planning activities;
• Manages the effective use of the Library’s information technology and telecommunications resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service;
• Oversees and participates in the administration and maintenance of the Library’s ILS (Horizon); Provides highly complex and responsible support to the Library Director in areas of expertise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in computer science, information technology management, or a related field, and
Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible administrative or management experience in the development and administration of computer systems, telecommunication systems, and local and wide area networks, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
License: Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License.