Director of Information Technology

Located less than a half hour from downtown Kansas City, the City of Blue Springs offers the hometown feel of a quiet suburb with easy access to the amenities of a thriving metropolitan area. The 10th largest City in Missouri, Blue Springs is known for its high quality of life, affordable housing, central location, and nationally recognized schools. As an organization, the City employs 315 full-time employees and has an annual operating budget of $109.8M. 

Position Summary

The Director of IT reports to the Assistant City Administrator. They manage a team of 6 staff members and oversee a $1M department budget.

• Develop strong working relationships with the City Manager’s Office, IT staff, and all city departments. Learn the operations and needs of each business unit within the City.
• Coordinate and evaluate all services and consult with users to determine strategic ways to improve the efficient and effective use of information technology on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain standards for hardware, software, and communications throughout the City; responsible for the implementation, support and maintenance of hardware and licensed packaged applications from vendors.
• Remain current on data security trends and techniques; educate end users on social engineering and implement technologies and methods to enhance overall network and data security.
• Oversee department initiatives, providing direction and project management leadership as required.
• Oversee trouble-shooting and support on information technology systems within the organization.
• Represent the Information Technology Department to elected officials, City personnel and outside agencies.
• Manage department operations, including supervising staff and developing the department budget following City guidelines and policies.

Position Qualifications

Education and Experience

• 7-10 years of supervisory experience in information systems and technology, including demonstrated experience with improving customer service, upgrading key systems, addressing cybersecurity in a complex environment with multiple lines of business, supporting a digital workforce, and developing a culture of service and partnership with departments. Local government IT experience is preferred.
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of contemporary information technology methods and strategies, including client-server systems, virtual server technologies, software/platform/infrastructure as a service systems, PC-based systems, and mobile devices.
• Demonstrated high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Ability to work effectively in a wide variety of governmental disciplines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines, including a high level of organization and attention to detail.

Compensation will be highly competitive depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. The City offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, a wellness program, paid vacation and sick leave, and generous retirement program.