Library Technology Director (Information Technology Program Manager I)

This position manages the consolidated technology functions for the library. Responsible for the library vision of technology, researching new opportunities to enhance or improve customer service, improve/economize the business processes of library staff, or changes in the industry overall. Plans, coordinates and directs the implementation of new technology projects. Manages the library's public and staff web presence. Manages the library's existing technical infrastructure. Leads a team of technology professionals. Works closely with DIT and serves as the library's liaison. Works under the supervision of the Library Deputy Director.

This job advertisement may be used to fill future vacancies. Current vacancy is at the following location:

• Library Administration, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 329 Fairfax, VA 22035.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Performs all required personnel, software and hardware planning and budgeting functions for assigned area;
• Allocates staff for approved projects and system support;
• Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and standards for computerized systems and performs project and contract management duties as needed;
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, assigns, and evaluates the work of a small subordinate staff;
• Provides guidance, technical assistance, and training to subordinate staff through formal and informal evaluations;
• Provides work related counseling as needed;
• Provides opportunities for staff development;
• Establishes task priorities among competing projects and maintenance requirements;
• Provides direction to staff to ensure systems are enhanced and developed within budgetary and time constraints;
• Approves work plans;
• Reviews computer studies and documentation to ensure conformance with approved standards and that all studies consider all relevant technical, personnel, and organizational issues;
• Prepares annual budget submission for operations, capital equipment, training, and other matters;
• Reviews and authorizes expenditures;
• Assesses staff training needs;
• Prepares training plans for staff, allocates courses, and enrolls personnel in the most appropriate and effective courses;
• Prepares project status and progress reports on all major assigned tasks;
• Prepares correspondence, cost-benefit evaluations and the like;
• Prepares requests for proposals for a variety of system projects;
• Develops performance criteria and technical specifications;
• Serves on selection advisory committees;
• Prepares vendor proposal evaluation criteria;
• Serves as contract project manager;
• Assures contract provisions are met;
• Introduces and evaluates new technology;
• Participates in the development of long range system planning;
• Develops and approves work plans for the development and enhancement of current and planned systems;
• Establishes systems development schedules, priorities, and standards;
• Confers with development staff to monitor development and maintenance projects;
• Manages the development and implementation of new systems;
• Evaluates computer hardware, software, and related information resource technology;
• Recommends purchases as appropriate;
• Confers and coordinates with agency representatives and user groups to solve problems and to determine system enhancement/development needs and requirement;
• Serves on special committees and task forces as needed;
• Undertakes special projects;
• Keeps abreast of new technologies.

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Thorough knowledge of modern methods and techniques of information resources management;
• Thorough knowledge of the capabilities and requirements of various computer platforms;
• functioning in centralized, distributed, client server, and stand-alone operating environments;
• Thorough knowledge of multi-platform computer programs;
• Thorough knowledge of systems analysis and programming;
• Considerable knowledge of effective supervisory practices, methods, and techniques;
• Skill in communicating technical ideas clearly and in translating user information requirements for effective system use;
• Ability to translate technical terminology in terms understandable to management and
• employees;
• Ability to make decisions based on factual data, and to evaluate the progress or success of computerized projects and systems;
• Ability to plan, organize and conduct systems analysis and to evaluate administrative processes and procedures;
• Ability to efficiently monitor program development and thoroughly document necessary system modifications and enhancements;
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, assign and evaluate the work of subordinate staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Computer science, or closely related field; plus five years of experience in systems design, development, and maintenance in a large information systems environment, including supervisory experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and credit check to the satisfaction of the employer prior to appointment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in library science, informatics, data science or related field.
• Three or more years of experience in an academic, corporate, public or school library.
• Eight years project management and support experience with demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, coordinate, and manage special projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities, tasks, and projects with competing deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Project Management Professional certification.