Elections Director of Information Technology

NOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY AT EXTERNAL LINK PROVIDED

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a directly related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
A valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.  If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and/or conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.
Successful completion of a drug screen and level 2 criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment.

Acceptable Education and Experience (Total 4 years)
Bachelor degree (4) =total 4 years
or
Associate degree (2) plus (2) years of related experience (such as work experience in information technology, elections equipment, IT security or IT technical support) = total 4 years
or
High School diploma or equivalent and (4) years of related experience (such as work experience in information technology, elections equipment, IT security or IT technical support) =  total 4 years
Position Summary:

This is responsible, supervisory, and administrative work overseeing all technology-related initiatives within the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office.

An employee assigned to this classification manages the IT infrastructure, ensures the security and integrity of election data, provides technical support and implements new technologies for all areas within the Elections Office.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.  This position reports to the Elections Chief Deputy Supervisor of Elections.
Examples of Duties:
Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures, issuing instructions and assigning duties, reviewing work, recommending personnel actions, conducting performance reviews and conducting office training and orientation.

Manages and provides hardware and software support for election technologies and ensures that all IT systems are functioning optimally.

Directs and coordinates Information Technology project management workflow within the Supervisor of Elections Office.

Manages the Public Records Request Process, prepares reports and data for public records requests.

Supports election technologies, including device support such as the operation and maintenance of printers and scanners.

Responsible for  directing, coordinating and conducting IT training.

Participates in strategic planning.

Conducts analysis and provides recommendations related to information technology, technical support and security.

Prepares data-based presentations to facilitate informed decision-making by senior staff.

Manages and evaluates existing systems and programs and makes recommendations for improving operational efficiency and productivity.

Ensures that all security protocols are maintained, including supporting internal security reviews and coordinating external audits.

Responsible for IT security incident reporting, risk and threat analysis.

Assists with ballot coordination, tabulation and voter check-in equipment testing.

Ensures that department of state rules, federal, state, and local laws are upheld.

Forecasts IT needs for the office, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively.

Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required responsibilities for the Supervisor of Elections.

Performs related tasks as required.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLSANDABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of data gathering and reporting techniques.

Considerable knowledge of  information systems management.

Knowledge of and the ability to learn the methods of preventative maintenance, repair and safe handling of voting equipment.

Ability to learn application/database design, web applications and language.

Ability to learn applicable election law requirements.

Ability to learn GIS systems maintenance and map preparation.

Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate projects and programs.

Ability to collect data and analyze facts and statistical information.

Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinate employees.

Ability to work independently to solve problems and make sound decisions based on available information.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to provide technical guidance, training, and resources to employees and users.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other state and county departments, industry representatives, other outside agencies and the general public as well as supervisors and co-workers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theemployeeisoccasionallyrequiredtostand;walk;sit;talkorhear,and use hands to finger, handle or feel.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORKENVIRONMENT:Theworkenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosean employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.