Manager of Base Technologies

The incumbent manages, directly and through staff, the provision expert service in one or more of the following technologies:  Database Software (e.g., Oracle, DB2), Disciplines (e.g., artificial intelligence, security), End User Computing (e.g., Word, Web browsers) and Platform Technology (i.e., hardware and environmental software, e.g., operating systems, system utilities, and system tuning), Profession Specific (e.g., CAD, and GIS) and Technology Science (e.g., Systems Development Life Cycle, Electronic Data Interchange, Image processing).

Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements. Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.

1. Six months experience in database administration using SQL Server, DB2 or Oracle.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Ensures the unit's long and short term goals and objectives are met by establishing schedules and operational priorities and recommending new/revised policies and standards.
   
• Provides adequate planning and coordination of unit activities to provide for new or improved service levels to users to include estimating hardware, software, personnel and time required for proposed projects.
   
• Ensures employee performance is maximized to provide effective and efficient operations. Provides adequate and related training for new hires and current employees to ensure maximum performance standards and needed resources are available within budget.
   
• Prepares, administers and monitors the unit's budget to ensure proper funding levels and justifiable expenditures; writes requests for proposals for contractual services and participates in the selection process.
   
• Coordinates activities with directors and managers to ensure the provision of integrated services to customers. 
   
• Conducts meetings with staff and users to discuss work in progress and anticipated needs or problems.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Manager of Base Technologies
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Three years experience in information technology project management which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on status of IT projects.
2. Three years experience in maintaining computer platform operations, components, configurations, and hardware and software functions for base technologies such as database software platform technology, disciplines, or technology science.
3. Knowledge of budget administration which includes managing, developing, analyzing and implementing budgets; developing strategic plans and establishing internal control.
4. Knowledge of contract administration which includes overseeing the development and negotiation of contracts and bid specifications; managing bid openings; awarding and executing contracts.
5. Knowledge of staff supervision of two or more employees which includes to plan, assign, review, discipline, recommend hire, promotion, termination and administer performance plans and reviews.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

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The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

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