Strategic Information Systems Manager

Recruitment #091914-MADZ12-100200

Summary Statement

An incumbent in this class is responsible for developing, planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting and directing a statewide Management Information System which crosses multiple jurisdictions and branches of government.

  • Coordinates and directs the development, implementation and execution of a Management Information System that meets the strategic objectives of State government.
  • Responsible for an annual budget that provides for the maintenance, development and technology necessary to support a statewide integrated Management Information System.
  • Responsible for the direct supervision of professional "knowledge" workers for statewide oversight and coordination of management resource information.

Selective Requirement

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 SQL, Visual Basic and ASP.net programming.
  2. Six months experience in website design.

Essential Functions

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.

  • Organizes, staffs, budgets and directs a statewide strategic Management Resource Information System.
     
  • Establishes long and short-term goals in order to meet strategic objectives of an integrated statewide automated information system.
     
  • Monitors and evaluates system requirements in order to meet established goals and objectives.
     
  • Develops, plans and implements major software enhancements and applications.
     
  • Oversees the training and development of staff and agency personnel on the technical procedural use of system information.
     
  • Develops project planning policies and procedures for statewide use.
     
  • Implements special projects, responding to various requirements for information not otherwise provided by current system capabilities.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Strategic Information Systems Manager
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 designing, developing and maintaining information systems.
  3. Six months experience in staff supervision of two or more employees which includes to plan, assign, review, discipline, recommend hire, promotion, termination and administer performance plans and reviews.

Conditions of Hire

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.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

Selection Process

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.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.