DIRECTOR OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES 0584

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class has responsibility for the administrative oversight within the Suffolk County Department of Information Technology Services, including management of centralized functions, coordination of departmental needs and development of data processing policy for the County in conjunction with representatives of the County Executive. The incumbent directs a staff responsible for supervising day-to-day data processing operations, office systems maintenance and the development of new applications. Work is performed under the general direction of the Commissioner of Information Technology Services and is reviewed through conferences and consultations. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Directs a staff responsible for the maintenance and reconfiguration of existing systems, the development of new systems and subsequent training for users, and the evaluation of evolving technological advances in the field of information processing;

Directs the development of an organizational structure which promotes standardization and coordination of systems in an effort to achieve maximum efficiency and to provide network accessibility for various users;

Serves as a liaison with the County Executive and the County Legislature as new hardware and software options are evaluated;

Develops, implements and enforces policies and procedures for the administration of the division;

Coordinates requests from various departments for assistance with automating office functions;

Oversees the setting of priorities to meet data processing demands on a timely basis;

Works with representatives of the County Executive to develop policies relating to inter-departmental management information services;

Maintains administrative control over the staffs of units responsible for systems applications, technical support services, computer operations, office systems and systems programming.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the administration of management information and office systems; comprehensive knowledge of the methods and techniques of office management, organization and supervision; comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration; ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of a large staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at recommendations and conclusions; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to analyze operations and anticipate and plan for future changes; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads and County administration; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Computer Science or Information Technology plus eight (8) years of administrative experience in office information technology systems and operations.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Data Processing Manager.

R6/20/12

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive