Salary Range

148,761.60 - 179,982.40

Job Description

The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is accepting applications for the position of Information Technology (IT) Manager, Infrastructure, assigned to the Office of Information Technology.

Under direction, the IT Manager, Infrastructure, is responsible for designing, planning, organizing, directing, staffing and controlling all technology functions and/or operations of the Infrastructure Team work unit within the Information Technology Division; responsible for the strategic planning and budget oversight for technology functions and/or operations for assigned work unit(s); hires, trains, supervises and evaluates management, supervisory, professional and line staff; and performs other related duties as assigned. 

The IT Manager, Infrastructure, is a management-level class that reports to the Senior IT manager. This class is distinguished from the Senior IT Manager in that the latter is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising complex operations and work of professional staff within multiple information technology work units of Application Services and IT Business Solutions or Infrastructure Services and Client Services whereas the IT Manager is responsible for designing, planning, coordinating and supervising the operations and work of professional staff within an information technology work unit.

Example of Duties

NOTE: The following are duties performed by employees in this classification; however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all listed duties.

1. Develops strategic plans, objectives and priorities for assigned work unit(s)/operational area(s); plans, develops and implements programs that utilize human and financial resources to achieve results.

2. Determines organizational structure, staffing needs, and work strategies for assigned work unit(s)/operational area(s).

3. Provides overall direction for the day-to-day activities in assigned work unit(s)/operational area(s).

4. Develops and administers annual budget for assigned work unit(s); approves and tracks expenditures; reviews, approves and researches costs for new hardware, software and other items; reviews, approves and prepares cost/benefit analyses, reports and recommendations.

5. Manages the development of operational and/or functional standards, practices, policies and procedures; participates in the development and implementation of strategic department goals, policies and priorities.

6. Supervises the work of professional, technical and/or other employees directly or through subordinate supervisors; and ensures that they have adequate resources to perform their duties; ensures that assigned operations and activities comply with organization goals and objectives.

7. Manages the information technology infrastructure, architecture, systems, networks, software and resources for the assigned work unit/operational area, using various technology tools that may involve and cross multiple platforms.

8. Assesses the vulnerability of the Court's information system; develops and executes the Court's information security strategies, policies, and procedures, including the identification and analysis of information security threats in order to protect the Court's computer infrastructure, network, and data. Creates systems and procedures to assess and track compliance with Court security policies.

9. Designs, directs and oversees work unit quality assurance activities.

10. Meets and consults with customers and vendors regarding service delivery needs; oversees and participates in the design, development, delivery and/or implementation of IT products to meet those needs; assumes responsibility for procurement of services and goods required.

11. Responsible for the development of specifications for "requests for proposal" pertaining to external services; reviews submissions and provides recommendations on vendor selection; ensures vendor performance meets compliance, Court standards and specification.

12. Directs the management of projects of varying size and scope to enhance and/or upgrade technology services and utilization.

13. Prepares reports, correspondence and other documents; participates on committees and task forces; attends meetings, conferences and training sessions.

14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science, information systems, Public Admin