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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15A2027 WATERWORKS IT MANAGER 20220615PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 15A2027 Class Specifications for the Class: WATERWORKS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER EM-03, BU-13X Duties Summary: Plans, directs, and administers the Department of Water’s overall information technology system; oversees the development, analysis, implementation and maintenance of various systems, programs, and activities relative to the needs of the various divisions and functions of the department; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its responsibility to plan, direct, and administer the Department of Water’s overall information technology system. Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position). • Plans, organizes, and directs the development and maintenance of the department’s information technology systems and programs, which includes but is not limited to data processing, computer operations and programming, systems software and infrastructure, systems control and securities, network application, geographic information system (GIS), data base management, and end-user support services; • Establishes and implements program short and long range goals and objectives, evaluates work to assess progress and implements changes as necessary; • Develops and implements program policies and guidelines, including the establishment of the department’s software and hardware standards to ensure compatibility; • Develops, maintains, and implements operational guidelines in collaboration with Division Heads relative to their program areas; • Meets with Division Heads regarding current system programs and program needs, reviews and analyzes department’s data processing and computer systems and needs, reviews specifications for new applications as well as revisions to existing software applications, initiates studies and prepares report of recommendations; PART I WATERWORKS IT MANAGER 2 15A2027 • Prioritizes, schedules, and assigns projects for development and implementation; may participate in the design, development, modification, and implementation of systems or programs; reviews work in progress; provides technical support, direction, and coordination in software design and implementation work; supervises the integration of work into finished products; prepares reports on status of projects; • Recommends the contracting of projects; participates in the procurement process, including the selection of consultants/vendors; monitors work to ensure compliance to contract provisions; • Serves as technical resource and provides advice and assistance to departmental employees related to information technology matters that require substantial knowledge of computer systems and software applications; • Maintains liaison with vendors and manufacturing firms to coordinate acquisition of computer hardware and software; • Maintains liaison with departmental and County officials and representatives regarding information technology projects; • Attends seminars, lectures, and presentations conducted by equipment manufacturers, governmental agencies, and contract organizations to keep abreast of changes in computer technology and systems techniques; determines the potential effect on current procedures and operations and implements changes as necessary; • Plans and coordinates training programs for departmental employees; • Assigns and reviews the work of subordinates; prepares job performance evaluations; recommends personnel actions including hiring, promotion, disciplinary actions, terminations; • Prepares and justifies personnel and budget requests; • Oversees the maintenance of records; • Prepares various reports and correspondence; • Enforces and complies with all Federal, State, and County laws, regulations and policies relating to occupational safety and health; • May provide support for all vendor purchased software application systems and networking hardware; • May participate in the operation and maintenance of all computer units, network, and peripherals within the Department; and PART I WATERWORKS IT MANAGER 3 15A2027 • Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of supervision, public administration, organization, and management; current data processing organization and operations; management requirements relative to data processing technology including network application development, database management, etc.; maintenance and development of systems software and infrastructure; current trends and available resources in the field of information technology; the operation, characteristics, and capabilities of various types of electronic data processing equipment; report writing. Ability to: Plan, assign, supervise, coordinate, and review the work of subordinates; gather, analyze, correlate, and evaluate facts and make sound conclusions and recommendations; formulate policies and procedures; prepare clear and concise reports and correspondence; prepare and justify budget requests; establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental employees, manufacturers’ representatives and personnel from other governmental agencies and County departments. This is an amendment to the specification for the class WATERWORKS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER, which was approved on November 5, 2019, effective August 1, 2019, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: June 15, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 15A2027 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: WATERWORKS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER EM-03, BU-13X Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree, and • four (4) years of specialized work experience; and • one (1) year of supervisory work experience. Qualifying Specialized Work Experience: Professional work experience in IT which include work in the areas of user and systems requirements and analysis, applications development and maintenance, computer systems support, network design and maintenance, and/or data/database. Qualifying Supervisory Work Experience: Professional work experience which includes planning, directing, assigning, and reviewing the work of others; advising subordinates on difficult program areas; timing and scheduling subordinate work; and training and developing new employees. Substitutions Allowed: The following may be substituted for education: General professional work experience or education credits can be substituted for up to four (4) years of the Bachelor’s degree such as: A. Full time progressively responsible professional, technical or substantive work experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree. B. Successful completion of semester credits in a curriculum leading to a degree or diploma at an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15 semester credits = 6 months of experience). A master’s degree or PhD may be substituted for the education requirement. PART II WATERWORKS IT MANAGER 2 15A2027 The following may be substituted for experience: A. Successful completion of semester credits specific in information technology, computer science or a related field leading towards a Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD degree from an accredited college or university, may be substituted up to one (1) year of the specialized work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). B. A Master’s degree in information technology, computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the specialized work experience requirement. C. A Doctorate’s degree in information technology, computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the specialized work experience requirement. If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant. Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered. License Requirement: Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position. Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position. Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled. PART II WATERWORKS IT MANAGER 3 15A2027 Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. Health and Physical Condition Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Light This is an amendment to the specification for the class WATERWORKS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER, which was approved on November 5, 2019, effective August 1, 2019, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: June 15, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources