The City of Kennesaw, GA is recruiting an Information Technology Director. The position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Information Technology Department. Key responsibilities include providing leadership and administrative oversight to the City IT department and staff members responsible for the development, maintenance and operation of IT and GIS services.

A successful candidate will have experience in technology planning, business application support, GIS/911/Police technology oversight, network services and management, cyber security assessments, desktop/mobile system sustainment, telephone systems upkeep, and web/internet services coordination.

The City of Kennesaw is located in Cobb County just outside of I-285. The City is just 35 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and is in close proximity to Atlanta.

The City has thriving neighborhoods, a healthy mix of retail and restaurants, diverse housing, and is considered to be a safe, inviting and engaged community.

The position requires the successful candidate to meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in in field of study related to information technology.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the department in order to direct and coordinate work.
• Experience and training can serve as a replacement for education credits. Must be able to obtain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

The hiring salary range for this position is $115,000 - $120,000.

For more information including the recruitment brochure, job description and link to the city website, visit the City of Kennesaw IT Director recruitment page on the Sumter Consulting website:

https://sumterlocalgovconsulting.com/recruitments/information-technology-director-of-kennesaw-ga/

To Apply: Please submit a PDF resume and cover letter to Sumter Local Government Consulting by email to: shawn@sumterconsulting.com

First review of resumes will be on May 24, 2024. Direct questions and inquiries to Shawn Gillen (912) 397-0626 or shawn@sumterconsulting.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have government IT experience?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• IT Leadership: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kennesaw, GA 30144: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person