Assistant Director Of Information Technology

The City of Wentzville is seeking candidates interested in joining our Information Technology team. Wentzville is one of the fastest-growing communities in the state. Come grow with us!

Under the guidance and oversight of the Director, the Assistant Director of Information Technology has the responsibility of assisting in developing, implementing and maintaining the City’s IT infrastructure, policies and procedures. This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the IT Department, supervising staff and collaborating with other departments to ensure that the organization's technology needs are met while providing complex administrative support to the Director. The Assistant Director is responsible for identifying areas for process improvement and potential implementation of innovative practices and recommending changes to existing policies and procedures within the guidelines and goals established.

The City of Wentzville is committed to being an employer of choice, offering prosperous and meaningful career opportunities and flexibility. The City offers excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement pension, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, a discounted recreation center membership and much more.

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This job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received. For priority consideration, please submit your resume and application by July 28, 2023.

Job Qualifications – Education, experience, and training that are required or desirable in order to effectively perform the job at the time of hire. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements and/or substitutions may be requested and require the approval of HR.

• Certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) and ITIL are desirable.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field required.
  • Additional job experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience required.
  • Additional job-related advanced degrees or certifications may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Additional job-related advanced degrees or certifications may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Additional job experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with this position.

• In-depth knowledge of IT industry trends.
• Extensive knowledge of Ethernet networking topologies and wiring.
• Ability to direct and monitor department operations and services and direct procedural changes as needed to improve workflow and productivity.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain focused concentration.
• Proficiency in the use of basic business software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, presentations) and basic office equipment.
• Ability to develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work for self and others, as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good judge of talent.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty. Job requires being reliable, responsible and dependable.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, subordinates, co-workers, and customers by telephone, in writing, and in person.
• Ability to work on complex issues.
• Ability to direct and monitor operations and services and implement procedural changes as needed to improve workflow and productivity.
• Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions.
• Extensive knowledge of VMware as well as virtual, physical, and cloud technology.
• Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to use good judgment and think rationally in difficult or stressful situations.