JOB
Jackson County Employment Opportunity!
The position of CIO/Technology Director leads the Information Technology (IT) Department (30 staff and over $10,000,000 budget) which centrally serves all County departments, addressing a variety of needs with a broad portfolio of IT solutions. IT delivers enterprise-grade services in the areas of infrastructure, service/help desk, application development and integration, GIS, telecom, and websites/media in support of a diverse range of County departments’ business activities. In addition to meeting the daily tech needs of roughly 1,000 users, the CIO will pilot the County through strategic initiatives such as our migration to a VoIP phone system, finalize MS 365 integration, ongoing ADA WCAG compliance, and the continued improvement of the county’s cybersecurity position.
The ideal candidate will have:
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Great communication skills (both verbal and written) with a strong customer focus.
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Able to collaboratively engage stakeholders at all levels and find solutions that meet their needs.
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Skilled in managing projects, vendors, and budgets.
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Demonstrated executive leadership success.
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Previous government experience and experience leading new technology adoption and migration projects are highly desirable.
Reasons people want to work for Jackson County:
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Incredible benefits package including full family medical coverage for only $49.45/month.
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Free access to Jackson County’s Health Clinic.
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Generous time off.
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PERS retirement, including 6% employee pick up.
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An amazing collaborative team of professionals who truly care about their job and community.
Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Submit transcripts, if using college education to meet educational minimum requirements.
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Pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
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Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. Click on the following link to review Jackson County's requirements for an acceptable driving record.
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Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Click on the link to review Jackson County's Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
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The is a non-represented position. (Management/Confidential)
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer
In accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and its amendments, Jackson County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices. A person who requires an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources Office, Attn. ADA Coordinator, at (541) 774-6036 or by TTY/TDD 711 or (800) 735-2900 as far in advance as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled need.
Jackson County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. For a copy of Jackson County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at www.jacksoncountyor.gov or call 541-774-6036.
Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the County must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States.
