Mgr. 2, Information Technology
POSTING DATE: DECEMBER 13, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 27, 2024 12:00 NOON
This position is subject to close once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified
Full-Time, Unclassified Position
SALARY: $81,955.29 Annually
LOCATION: Columbus Department of Public Health, 2100 Comer Ave., Columbus, GA, 2nd Floor, Health & Human Services Center
DUTIES: Leads activities in IT fields such as electronic data processing, information systems technology, and electronic security. Oversees the development and implementation of IT projects and initiatives. Directs subordinate managers and staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Responsible for all aspects of IT including strategic planning, evaluation, development, implementation and administration of all systems and infrastructure.
•Ensure that proper practices are followed in the utilization of technology including federal, state, and local laws, industry best practices and well-established strategic plan/direction.
•Manages the development, daily operation and support of production information systems.
•Oversees the work of staff involved in programming, computer operations, vendor interface and/or support services.
•Ensures the overall security of our network, etc. and the telecommunications devices as well as security as it relates to HIPAA.
•Represents West Central Health District by attending relevant statewide meetings and represents the IT department at local district meetings.
•Must have the following abilities:
– Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software problems and develop solutions
– Ability to provide on-site and/or remote technical support
– Ability to preform backup and recovery procedures
– Ability to improve operational efficiency
– Ability to install and maintain network components, computer hardware and applications
– Ability to evaluate existing systems and networks and make recommendations
– Ability to effectively problem solve and disseminate information across departments
– Ability to work with multiple levels of management and leadership
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Three years of directly related supervisor/management experience OR Five years of directly related supervisory/management experience OR One year of experience at the lower-level Mgr., Information Technology (ITM020) or position equivalent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Public Health experience. Experience with VHN, VoIP phone systems. Basic Network Troubleshooting skills, strong analytical skills, and technical understanding of networked data skills preferred.
All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.
Benefits for Full-Time Eligible Employees:
•13 Paid Holidays
•Generous Leave Package
•Employees Retirement System
•Health Insurance
•Dental Insurance
•Vision Insurance
•Health Care Spending Account
•Dependent Care Spending Account
•Life Insurance
•AD&D Insurance
•Disability Insurance
•Legal Insurance
•Long-Term Care Insurance
•Specified Illness
•Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
•Atlanta Postal Credit Union
An applicant who has a disability, which requires special accommodation, should contact Human Resources at 706-321-6127.
All Applicants Must Apply At: www.dph.georgia.gov Click on “About DPH” then “Careers”. Locate this position and click “Apply” to begin your application.
Applicants chosen for employment may be subject to the following:
•Criminal Background Check/ Fingerprinting
•Pre-Employment Drug Screening
•I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
•Reference Checks