Information Technology Manager

JOB TITLE: Information Technology Manager

AGENCY: Alameda County Water District

LOCATION: Fremont, CA

FILING DEADLINE: Open until filled

SALARY RANGE: $176,174 - $214,150 Annually

THE POSITION

The Alameda County Water District, in Fremont, California, is seeking an experienced professional with outstanding skills to serve as the Information Technology Manager. Under administrative direction from the Director of Engineering and Technology Services, plans, organizes, and manages the operations of the District’s Information Technology function; establishes standards to maximize systems integrity and productivity; plans, schedules, and supervises the work of professional and technical staff engaged in systems analysis, design, development, implementation, maintenance, and security work; develops and implements strategic plans, goals, policies, procedures, and budgets; develops specifications, evaluates bids, and provides recommendations for capital purchases of computers and related equipment; represents the Information Technology Division within the organization and externally; and performs related work as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, organizes, integrates, and manages the activities of the District’s Information Technology Division; develops, modifies, and implements strategic plans, goals, and objectives; keeps abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices; administers policies and procedures and recommends improvements to the District’s information systems program.
• Plans and manages the design, installation, modification, maintenance, integration, and security of new and existing information systems and applications; establishes standards to maximize systems integrity and productivity.
• Directs the planning and operations of the District’s cyber-security program.
• Directs the planning, design, and administration of the District’s Local and Wide-Area Networks and telecommunications systems.
• Directs the planning and operations of the District’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and current technologies of information systems management as applied to systems analysis, design, development, implementation, maintenance, and security.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and current technologies of database and network design, security, and administration.
• Management principles, methods, and techniques related to budgeting, project planning and administration, purchasing, and contracts.
• Plan, organize, integrate, and manage the services and operations of an Information Systems Division in a multi-platform environment.
• Identify information systems issues and opportunities, formulate and evaluate technology strategies, set priorities, and allocate resources to meet District needs most effectively.
• Plan, schedule, supervise, and evaluate the work of professional and technical staff; establish and maintain project and production schedules.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate budgets, reports, analyses, records, and correspondence.
• Experience in leading or actively participating in Information Security (Cybersecurity) Program initiatives and processes.

THE COMMUNITY

The Alameda County Water District (ACWD) is located in the city of Fremont and serves the Tri-City area. The Tri-Cities of Fremont, Newark and Union City are conveniently located, central to the San Francisco Bay Area, and combine the region’s rich history with many fun things to do. They are near bustling activity hubs Oakland, San Jose, and San Francisco. With excellent schools and a diverse and vibrant community—it’s a great place to raise a family. With a temperate year-round climate, there is ample opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, including the Alameda Creek Trail and Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area, and various outdoor hiking trails and scenic landscapes.

THE DISTRICT

ACWD is a special purpose public agency that provides drinking water to over 345,000 people in Fremont, Newark, and Union City.

For more details about this opportunity, please visit the job brochure at: https://koffassociates.com/information-technology-manager-3/.

To apply, please visit: www.acwd.org/jobs.