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;
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• 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
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• 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.
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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.
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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