IT Director
Company: Cocopah Indian Tribe
Location: Somerton
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary Under direct supervisor of Tribal Administration,
performs complex management and technical duties as the Tribes
Director of Information Technology; directs Information Technology
(IT) Department through effective planning, staff management, and
resource allocation; directs technical staff and IT operations to
provide stable, secure, and reliable technical support services to
meet Tribal needs and strategic plans. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities: Plans and directs IT Department operations
through effective planning, staff management, resources allocation,
and sound fiscal practices; directs and works hands-on with the IT
programs, including help desk services, computer hardware/software
management, technology procurement and contract management,
training, network engineering and administration, and
telecommunications. Serves as IT Director and principal technology
advisor to the Tribal Council and Tribal Administrator; provides
leadership, direction and guidance in IT strategies and priorities;
evaluates and analyzes IT operation data, and develops solutions
for managing the Tribe's technology assets. Directs, coaches and
trains staff, and evaluates performance; meets regularly with staff
to discuss and resolve priorities, workload, resource allocation,
budgets, technical issues, quality standards and services.
Exercises independent judgement within policy guidelines; develops
technology infrastructure plans to meet Tribal goals; interprets
concerns, defines desired results, and determines scope and
priorities of programs and special projects; encourages new ideas
and collaborative approaches to solving problems. Determines IT
Department objectives based on administrative direction, and
evaluates progress toward achieving goals; evaluates staffing
levels, resource availability, and service demands; allocates
resources to maximize IT system efficiency. Analyzes operational
information, evaluates trends, and develops plans to meet future
needs; assures all technology issues are properly addressed and
resolved; assures effective communication of IT issues. Develops
and manages strategic technology plan, and technical integration
plans to manage present and future operations; manages the
collection, analysis and reporting of IT operational and budget
data. Develops solutions to address integration of technologies,
and assure that platform performance, scalability, capacity, and
security are aligned with current and future business needs.
Assures effective communication of IT issues and strategies with
Tribal management team; coordinates IT development activities with
other departments. Designs, specifies, configures, installs, and
maintains local area network hardware, software, and
telecommunications services such as Tribal computers, system
software, software applications, printers, servers, routers,
bridges, switches, modems, cabling, and Internet service providers.
Develops and communicates standards for use, operations, and
security of network, personal computers, and data. Negotiates
contracts with and coordinates activities of hardware, software,
telecommunications, support, and training vendors. Develops and
implements disaster recovery procedures as part of the IT strategic
plan for the Tribal computer and networking system. Maintains
absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City
information; performs all duties of supervised staff on an as
needed basis and performs other duties as required or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must be familiar with network
administration and management. Must possess effective communication
skills both verbally and written. Ability to manage others and
effectively communicate objectives. Ability to work with minimal
supervision. Qualifications Must have reliable transportation.
Valid AZ Driver's License. Must be able to pass DPS/FBI background
investigation. Testing may be required. Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field 2-year specialized work
experience, 4- years in related field, management or director
position The Cocopah Indian Tribe is a mandatory COVID-19
vaccination employer. All employees are required to be fully
vaccinated as a condition of employment.
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