NOTICE OF VACANCY

City of Columbus

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR

Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, the Information Technology Director oversees the overall daily management and operation of the City of Columbus’ computer/ network systems and technological needs. This position requires working outside of normal business hours as needed.

The successful applicant will oversee the design, implementation, and management of the LAN, including hardware and software, to provide city-wide office automation (word processing, database, spreadsheet, e-mail, etc.) for the City of Columbus; develop overall information processing plans and policies for approval for management; provide recommendations for enhanced system capabilities and features based on organizational growth; develop recommendations on related capital and operating budgets for data processing; diagnose and repair computer systems and software, as needed; and maintain the City’s Information Technology inventory; monitor hardware, warranty and support information, software programs and licensing compliance.

The I. T. Director will be required to attend Council Meetings and operate computers, digital needs; maintain and update the City’s web page.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field is required. Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance, installation and upgrading of computer hardware and software.

Interested Applicants may apply for this position by visiting City Hall (2ndFloor), 523 Main Street, Columbus, MS and completing an application or may apply on-line at www.thecityofcolumbusms.org. A Job Description detailing minimum requirements and pay for this position will be e-mailed upon request by calling Pat Mitchell, Human Resources Director at (662) 329-5159.

Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Columbus, MS: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Management: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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