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■ IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is an an energetic outgoing IT professional who possesses broad experience in all areas of of IT As the Director interacts with a a a a variety of of internal
and external stakeholders exceptional leadership communication and interpersonal skills are of the utmost
importance The successful candidate comes with a a a a big
picture perspective and and is is flexible and and creative in his/her
approach to to working with IT’s multiple internal
customers
in in coming up with the best possible solutions The ideal candidate will have the proven ability to work with disparate groups and bring them together in in the the the spirit of collaboration and and teamwork An understanding of the IT Director’s position within the larger organizational picture is is a a a a a a a a a a plus – a a a a a a a a a a high level of political awareness is is desirable Candidates with the the demonstrated ability to to mentor and and develop staff while holding them accountable will be favorably considered EXPERTISE
The new Director will need to to to have the the the ability to to to work collaboratively within the the the City and and with with other local state and and federal agencies This will require the ability to to be dynamic open to to new ideas offer practical solutions and follow through on on projects to completion While broad knowledge and and skills covering all major areas of IT is is assumed the issues and and priorities facing the the City of Apache Junction demand particular demonstrated expertise in in in the the following areas:
» Proactive creative and and solution-oriented problem solving with a a a a a a a strong commitment to the City’s information technology security and infrastructure » Strategic orientation and and and ability to anticipate issues and and and problems
» Excellent written and oral communication skills with a a a a a a a a a a proven ability to to successfully communicate highly technical issues to to a a a a a a lay audience
PERSONALITY/MANAGEMENT STYLE
» » High integrity and solid character
» » » Dispute resolution and and consensus building skills » Collaborative – ability to to build and and maintain relationships with internal
and and external stakeholders to to effectively move city technology forward
» Being a a a a a a a a a a team player in in in in serving as a a a a a a a a a a leader of the the IT Department while not being afraid to roll up their sleeves and perform the the work itself when needed
» Project management skills – demonstrated ability to deliver projects on-time and on on on budget » Doesn’t shy away from hard work that comes with a a a a a a a position position of exciting opportunities and challenges brings a a a a a “roll up your sleeves” approach to the position position » » Exceptional listening skills Values professional development and growth » » » » » Passion for public service service and and strong customer service service ethic
» Superior communicator who can quickly cultivate internal
and and external trust and and confidence with a a a a a a a a a a variety of audiences
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Open to new ideas flexible in his/her
approach » » » » » » Friendly and and diplomatic demeanor » » » » » » The successful candidate will have a a a a a a a a minimum of a a a a a a a a Bachelor’s degree in in Information Information Systems Information Information Technology or or or Management and and eight (8) years’ years’ experience in in in managing information systems and and networks four (4) years’ years’ of which included supervisory experience experience or or an an equivalent combination of education and experience experience » » Responsive to to departmental concerns sensitive to to a a a a a a a diverse group of stakeholders » » Persuasive confident and calm under pressure » » Fair honest with a a a a a good sense of humor