Information Technology Manager

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or closely related field supplemented by five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of Information Technology, including a minimum of three (3) years in a leadership role.

Information Technology Department & Ideal Candidate

The Information Technology Manager provides exceptional leadership and oversight to IT operations, serving both internal departments and external stakeholders. This position is responsible for the strategic development, coordination, and execution of innovative technology solutions that align with the Town’s goals and objectives. As the Town’s sole IT professional, this position performs a wide range of technical and administrative functions while ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient technology services throughout the organization.

This role provides expert guidance to all departments on technology solutions, software services, and performance metrics to support data-driven decision making and continuous improvement. The IT Manager leads the implementation of the Town’s technology strategy, fostering a culture of technological advancement within the IT team and across the organization.

The IT Manager is also responsible for ensuring the security, integrity, and efficiency of the Town’s information systems, including oversight of IT standards, network protocols, data centers, help desk operations, communications systems, application development, systems operations, and support for GIS services. The IT Manager leads the strategic and operational direction for Information Technology (IT), and Operational Technology (OT), with responsibility for cybersecurity, infrastructure, support services, and long-term planning to ensure secure and sustainable access to critical technology resources.

Ancillary support is expected for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for infrastructure, hardware and software systems.

Pay

Expected starting salary: $117,548 - $155,000, DOQ.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Holiday
• Sick time
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Retailment plan contributions
• Health savings accounts

Benefits

The Town of Johnstown provides generous benefits including vacation, holiday, sick time, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan contributions, and health savings accounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Johnstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection be based on job-related factors. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.