IT Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Information Technology Director - DEPARTMENT:
Information Technology CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct activities in the research, implementation and monitoring of phone systems; internal email system; content filtering, email management, anti-virus, security packages, SQL database structures, Microsoft Office related projects, and web services.
• Management, development, implementation, and maintenance of technology solutions for Tribal Programs and Services including management of VSA Datacenters, management of network switches and routers, and management of Multifunction Devices (printers, etc.)
• Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures, including those for security disaster recovery, standards, purchasing and service provision.
• Develop and maintain working relationships to enhance communication through technology within Tribal Operations, the Tribal community, with outside contractors providing services to the Tribe and federal and state agencies.
• Develop and maintain network structures including the Local and Wide Area, establishing networks and diagrams for each department and location, developing a consistent Domain Name System, a consistent IP network structure and working towards an Active Directory Network Structure.
• Develop and maintain I.T. purchasing packages to fit the organization's needs, including development of a tool to define current and future technology needs and the research & coordination of technology purchases.
• Establish protocol and procedures for Internet, Email, Virus Issues and SOP; I.T.
• Support Request and Work Orders.
• Establishing New Users and Terminating Users; and Password.
• Coordinate training opportunities to enhance I.T. knowledge and capability for Tribe.
• Research and develop I.T. applications to maximize system capabilities and ensure consistency in the areas of Document Management, Forms, and Databases.
• Supervise staff to ensure the following tasks are performed: routine maintenance and back-up for network server, maintenance of website, establishing service to new users and service calls to existing users, troubleshooting for network printers and equipment.
• Attend and participate in meetings and special project teams/committees as requested or assigned.
• Continual efforts to engage in the strategic planning of services and understanding the capabilities of current resources to assist in projected plans/services.
• Grant reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field and eight (8) years of experience in staff management, resource management, server and desktop support.
• Must have knowledge and software skills in Microsoft (Office Suite including Access DB and ODBC support), Corel and Adobe products, various accounting systems, various web-based applications, Windows operating systems, security and backup solutions, SQL Server experience, network fundamentals, web development (HTML/XHTML, Dreamweaver, JavaScript, etc.).
• Must be able to maintain hardware (servers, computers and peripheral devices).
• Must have Microsoft certification, preferably MCSE/MCSA or equivalent.
• Prefer certification in Security+, A+, or equivalent.
• Prefer experience in Telecommunications, as it relates to computer networks.
• Must have strong leadership skills.
• Knowledge of teambuilding and teamwork principles.
• Must maintain confidentiality.

• Supervised by Executive Management

• Annual Salary Range: $123,302 - $178,152