INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR - Range 24 / EXE

Salary : $96,230.53 - $153,317.33 Annually

Location : Anchorage, AK

Job Type : Executive

Job Number : 2023-09311

Department : Information Technology

Division : Information Technology

Opening Date : 11 / 28 / 2023

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT : Information Technology

HOURS OF WORK : Monday through Friday; 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. and as needed

LOCATION : 632 W 6th Avenue

Example of Duties

The Chief Information Technology Officer directs the designs, develops and maintains systems, programs, and software to meet the needs of the municipality.

Oversees and manages hardware / software, Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) telecommunications systems, security, archiving, retention schedules, as well as print and courier services.

Assists in the development of strategic plans that support the information systems infrastructure goals. Evaluates and analyzes the department's organization structure and recommends changes to enhance efficiencies.

Maintains, oversees, and directs system disaster / recovery plans that include back up of servers and other systems. Responsible for establishing technology related standards and facilitates management of all technology resources.

Evaluates the effectiveness of systems and the requirement with user groups offering solutions that enhance effectiveness.

Recommends system applications and assigns resources to develop programs. Identifies and develops the capability to use new technology tools.

Responsible for security of systems and applications and ensure compliance with federal regulations, state statutes and municipal code.

Participates in the development, monitoring and controlling expenditures of the Information Technology (IT) budget. Manages and directs the activities of the employees and contractors of IT by setting goals, monitoring performance, and taking appropriate actions.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, Information Systems or a related discipline and ten (10) years of experience in the management of information systems in medium to large governmental organizations, which includes Enterprise Data Management, ERP solutions, and security and compliance management.

In addition, must have experience supervising and managing highly technical staff and working collaboratively with the workforce and senior management.

Master's degree in Computer Sciences, Information Systems or a related discipline and eight (8) years of experience in the management of information systems in medium to large governmental organizations, which includes Enterprise Data Management, ERP solutions, and security and compliance management.

In addition, must have experience supervising and managing highly technical staff and working collaboratively with the workforce and senior management.

Satisfactory Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check within 30 days of hire.

Instructions to applicants : Submit a comprehensive resume of your work history.

Submit contact information for three professional references.

Submit copy of transcripts for highest degree awarded.

If you referenced any certifications or licenses on your resume, submit evidence.

If active military service is on your resume, submit a DD Form 214.

Submit a current copy of your driver's license.

Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.

S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background and financial check.

A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference :

Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran.

The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.

30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment.

The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service.

The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process : Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile.

Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.

Note : The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage.

For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8 : 00 a.

m. to 5 : 00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571.

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include :

Health / Medical Benefits :

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts

Retirement :

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits :

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to

In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety.

The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.

g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

Which of the following best describes your level of education as it relates to this position?

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences, Information Systems or a related discipline
• Bachelor's Degree in a different field
• Master's Degree or higher in Computer Sciences, Information Systems or a related discipline
• Master's Degree or higher in a different field

How many years of planning, organizing and directing IT activities do you have?

• Less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History support your response.

Noting "see resume", "N / A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory position?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History support your response.

Noting "see resume", "N / A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

How many years of experience do you have developing and implementing policies and goals for an IT department??

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.

Noting "see resume", "N / A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

How many years of experience do you have evaluating policies and procedures, providing input and making recommendations for process improvement?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.

Noting "see resume", "N / A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

Describe your experience managing reporting, investigation and resolution of data security incidents?

Do you have experience preparing and monitoring annual budget and reports?

Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.

Noting "see resume", "N / A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

Please describe additional, relevant paid or unpaid work experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the tasks and duties of this position to include approximate number of hours per week.

Examples of such work experience may include volunteer work or other extracurricular work (including in high school or college), as well as paid or unpaid work performed for tribes and / or tribal, cultural, community-based, philanthropic religious, spiritual, professional, or social organizations.

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