Information Technologies Director

Responsibilities

The Information Technology (IT) Director serves as the City Manager’s chief information officer and is responsible for the strategic leadership, administration, security, and delivery of all municipal IT systems and services. This position ensures high-quality internal IT service delivery, supports mission-critical public safety and emergency management systems, and leads innovation in technology adoption and governance. This position balances strategic leadership with appropriate operational oversight and engagement in key technology initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Public Administration, Management in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible public sector IT experience, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing technical staff and managing multidisciplinary IT teams.

Qualifications

• Highly competitive candidates will have completed a master’s degree in information technology, public administration, management in information systems, cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field.
• Candidates who have completed certification programs or advanced training in leadership, project management, cybersecurity, information system security, geographic information systems, information technology infrastructure library, and/or risk and information systems control are preferred.

Skills

Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to balance long-term planning with day-to-day operations are essential to successfully lead the City’s technology services into the future.

Benefits

The annual starting salary range is $161,224 - $225,705, DOQ, plus an excellent fringe benefits package.

Pay

The annual starting salary range is $161,224 - $225,705, DOQ, plus an excellent fringe benefits package.

Schedule

Position will remain open until filled.

Contact

For more information about this opportunity, please contact the City’s Human Resources Department at 217-403-8770 or at hr@champaignil.gov.