Information Technology Supervisor

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

 

 

Position: Information Technology Supervisor

 

Closing Date:  July 21, 2006

 

Must submit Department application w/ resume. Download application at www.wildlifedepartment.com/jobs.htm

 

Location: Department of Wildlife Central Office - 1801 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK

 

Salary:  $3,866.67 mo.   ($46,400 annual) plus excellent state benefits (health insurance, vacation, sick leave, retirement, deferred compensation, holidays)

 



Position Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Administration, plans, organizes and directs all operations and activities of the Agency?s Information Technology Section (Data Processing Section). Responsible for meeting all data processing and information and communications technology requirements of the agency through the development of appropriate operating and applications systems. Establish priorities for systems development and data processing projects in accordance with agency requirements. Develop plans for future utilization of data processing services in the overall agency program. Make recommendations concerning the selection and purchase of equipment, vendor products or services. Provide for the coordination of activities within the Information Technology Section and coordinate computer related projects with other divisions within the agency. Exceptional customer service and trouble shooting skills are mandatory. Participate in the development of the Division?s budget with primary responsibility for funds to be allocated for data processing requirements. Project needs for upgrading hardware or software used by the agency.

Direct staff activities in reviewing and maintaining the operating system and the development or enhancement of various programs. Evaluate systems and staff performance. Supervise from 1 - 5 technical employees. Serve as a mentor and orient new employees by providing training and instruction on a continuous basis. Must be able to lift and carry medium weight equipment and materials (up to 50 pounds), operate and maintain a network of personal computers and servers. Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing with various individuals, agencies, or consulting firms. May be required to occasionally work extended hours and weekends.

 

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Requires a Bachelors degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science (CS) or a closely related degree which includes a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of computer science or MIS course work and five (5) years of professional data processing experience.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

SQL Server 2000 or related software

Exchange 2003

Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003, XP, NT

Network Administration

Relational Database Design/Administration

PeopleSoft Software

Systems Accessibility

Website Management

Visual Studios.net, Visual Basic

Crystal Reports

 

How to Apply: Must apply on Department application. Contact the Human Resource Office, 1801 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105, for an application. Application available online at, www.wildlifedepartment.com/jobs.htm  Full-time Department employees must submit a Letter of Application to the Human Resource Office.

Applications will be reviewed and the best qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. Anticipated date of employment will be approximately 30 days after interviews are held. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a background check, psychological and physical exam, and a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use before appointment. Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a negative drug test result. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Alien authorized to work in the United States.

 

The Department will make all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, terminations, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on grounds of age, race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or other factors which cannot be lawfully used as the basis for an employment decision.





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