Computer Systems Manager

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• The minimum salary is $71,720.48 annually
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• This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of 40 hours.
• Pay Grade 525

The Final date to receive applications is Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.

The purpose of this classification is to perform a lead role in managing the computer systems of a large public safety division to ensure continuous, mission‑critical operation.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or another field related to the job
• Six years of related information technology experience, in which at least three of those years must be in a related supervisory/management capacity
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education
• There are no substitutes for the required supervisory/management experience

• Evaluates current technologies/systems and develops, tests, installs, and/or implements new or improved systems
• Manages and monitors computer and/or mobile data communication systems, software and networks; performs maintenance/updates as needed
• Performs duties related to the assigned division, such as developing and maintaining GIS data or managing video/camera security
• Develops and maintains professional working relationships with internal and external customers and service providers
• Performs other administrative duties such as maintaining databases, creating reports, and documenting
• May supervise the work of subordinates
• Performs related work as assigned

All positions require drug testing, background check and polygraph before employment and may require a post‑job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21‑14(b), 22‑13 and 23‑16.

Submit the LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

Resumes cannot be substituted for the application but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the questionnaire does not transfer.

• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits
• Direct deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

Human Resources
200 East Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507
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Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs