Hybrid - Information Technology Manager 1

Who we are…

The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.

OhioMHAS Values:

• Contribute and Collaborate
• Serve Compassionately
• Deliver Quality
• Be Accountable

At OhioMHAS we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect and promotes unlimited success.

OhioMHAS Information Services is the technology arm of the third largest cabinet level agency in the state of Ohio. We support more than 3,200 employees within six regional inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, and Central Office. We develop and support technology for several critical business solutions used by the agency as well as by county and local behavioral health care providers across the state.

We are accepting applications for a Hybrid - Information Technology Manager 1within the Office of Information Technology, headquartered at the James Rhodes State Office Tower, 30 East Broad Street, 33rd floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

What You'll Do:

We are accepting applications for an Infrastructure Manager (Information Technology Manager 1) within the Office of Information Services. As the IT Infrastructure Manager, you will be planning, coordinating, and supervising activities of all networks, desktop, and telecommunications systems and its associated administrative activities, including design, implementation, and network administration of hardware and software, and providing cost-effective solutions for infrastructure and end-user needs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the design and implementation of the agency’s IT infrastructure to ensure it meets the organization's needs and goals.
• Managing the day to day operational and Projects tasks within the infrastructure and desktop support team.
• Monitoring and maintaining the performance, security, and reliability of the agency’s infrastructure, implementing necessary updates and fixes as needed.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on the infrastructure and address any concerns or questions.
• Selecting and purchasing new and replacement hardware and software, for our Regional Psychiatric Hospitals and other sites.
• Evaluating technology risks in order to develop a network disaster recovery plan and backup procedures.
• Leads/supports cross-functional projects as required.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Knowledge of: computer science, or business or public administration, data processing, engineering, geology or comparable field which included coursework in following: logic-based mathematics, data base concepts, basic data processing concepts & high-level language computer programming; computer systems analysis & design; computer hardware systems; supervisory principles/techniques*; employee development & training; project management.

Skill in: operation of computer terminal &/or personal computer & peripheral equipment (e.g., printers, modems).

Ability to: interpret variety of technical computer manuals & documentation; write computer programs & system documentation & instruction manuals; communicate verbally & in writing on technical & non-technical matters; establish friendly atmosphere as supervisor or project manager.

(*) Developed after employment

All responses to the supplemental questions must be answered completely and supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. The candidate must clearly show how the minimum qualifications are met. All education and experience are subject to verification.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The State of Ohio and OhioMHAS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are an applicant who is selected for an interview and require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made.