ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
0581
An
employee in this class assists in the overall management, planning, policy
development and coordination of information management for a large town.
Responsibility is included for assisting in the development of automated systems and for assisting in the
administration of an information management unit to enhance efficiency. Work is performed under the general
direction of a Director of Information Management and is reviewed through
conferences and consultations.
Supervision is exercised over a technical staff. Does related work as required.
Assists in the direction of the overall information
management operations of a town;
Assists in the coordination of the
development and implementation of automated systems;
Assists in directing analytical and
technical staff in conducting studies and designing systems that integrate such
state-of-the-art concepts as clustering, networking and development of on-line,
real time computer systems;
Assists in developing
on-going technological skills development and employee training programs;
Assists in developing and adjusting
organizational structures to promote internal coordination and responsiveness
to end-users;
Evaluates technological improvements
for applicability to current and future automation needs, and makes
recommendations to the Director of Information Management;
Works with the town departments to
identify information technology projects and assist in the design and
implementation of automated systems to improve efficiency in those areas;
Works with the budget personnel to
review cost saving opportunities relating to information technology projects
and contracts;
Makes recommendations to the Director
of Information Management pertaining to policy directions for the use of
various automation technologies;
May assist in the development and implementation
of management control and work force tracking systems.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES,
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive knowledge of
the administration of information management systems; thorough knowledge of
management and planning responsibilities as applied to management information
systems, data processing and office systems; thorough knowledge of the
principles and practices of public administration and budgeting; good knowledge
of the capabilities and limitations of information systems; good knowledge of
the current innovations and technology in information systems; ability to
supervise staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale;
ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the
position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Either:
(a)
Graduation
from a
New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Information Technology
or Computer Science, and one (1) year of administrative experience in
information processing or implementation of automated office systems; or,
(b)
Graduation
from a
New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology
or Computer Science, and three (3) years of experience in information
processing or implementation of automated office systems which includes at least one (1) year at an administrative level; or,
(c)
Graduation from a standard senior high school or
possession of a high school equivalency diploma and seven (7) years of
experience in information processing or implementation of automated office
systems, which includes at least one
(1) year at an administrative level; or,
(d)
An
equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of
(a), (b) and (c).
01/04/10
Competitive