Information Technology Division Chief (14118, Grade 38)

Landover, MD

Employer:	Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County
Category:	Other
Job Type:	Full Time
Description
Description The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six time award winning, nationally recognized agency and recipient of the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Parks and Recreation Management, serving the Maryland region adjacent to the Nation's Capital. We are currently seeking an Information Technology Services (ITS) Division Chief who will be responsible for the overall planning, organizing, and execution of all Information Technology (IT) functions for the ITS Division of the Department of Parks and Recreation within M-NCPPC. The ITS Division is committed to partnering with staff and citizens to provide professional, innovative, reliable and secure technology services in support of a comprehensive parks and recreation program. The Division Chief will provide strategic direction and oversee the operation of the IT internal infrastructure (Operations, Network/Security, Infrastructure, Applications and Telecom). This includes directing all IT operations to meet customer requirements as well as the support and maintenance of existing applications and development of new technical solutions. This position reports to the Deputy Director of Administration and Development with a functional reporting relationship to the M-NCPPC Chief Information Officer. Examples of Important Duties Present and translate complex technical issues to all levels of staff and senior leadership in a concise and effective manner. Establish and work within a governance model that drives standards, data driven decision making and prioritization of all IT efforts. Ensure the consistency and sustainability of existing applications by creating, maintaining, and enforcing standards/procedures for implementing technical solutions. Manage IT service delivery to Department Divisions according to service level agreements/key performance indicators. Direct operations in executing production tasks according to a documented schedule that meets or exceeds customer expectations. Minimize risk by ensuring effective global IT controls (security, identity management, threat detection, data loss protection etc.). Manage vendor contract negotiations, IT purchases, and installation of new systems. Create and administer IT policies and standard operating procedures. Execute project management techniques by defining objectives, identifying stakeholders, planning and coordinating IT effort to accomplish goals in a timely. Review all designs, codes and unit test plans where applicable. Approve all business requirements prior to the technical solution. Supervisory Responsibility Responsible for the performance management and recruitment of ITS staff. Perform salary administration, conduct interviews, and make recommendations for new hires, consultants and/or replacement personnel. Direct and prioritize the workload of subordinate personnel. Provide training and education programs for staff. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, GIS Technology or any related field. Eight (8) years of a broad range of information technology experience, data resources (spatial and tabular), applications and project management including supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 12 years. Preferred Qualifications: Project Management related certification (PMP, Scrum Master, etc.). Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field Minimum of eight years of experience in IT administration; five years of experience supervising IT administration. Strong technical knowledge of networks, IT security and cloud computing Relevant Educational or Work Experience with IT Frameworks (NIST, ITIL, COBIT). Supplemental Information Class Specification: Information Technology Division Chief - 1328 May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing. Working Conditions: Works in an office setting. Work is primarily sedentary and requires light physical effort. May be subject to various job demands such as high volume of work and tight deadlines. DIVERSITY STATEMENT: The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you. THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION 2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans. Eligibility You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation. Retirement Programs Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) - Plan E excludes FOP members. PlanEmployee ContributionPlan C9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)Plan E4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB. Deferred Compensation ICMA-RC 457 plan (Optional) Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional) Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below. Medical Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan - (15%) UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) - (20%) UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) - (20%) Prescription - CVS Caremark - (15%) Dental - Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO - (20%) Vision - EyeMed - (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.) Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs. Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%) Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution: $3,200 Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution: $5,000 Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation) Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%) Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%) Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%) Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each Automatic coverage with opt-out provision Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%) Supplemental - 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000 Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000 Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees) Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll. Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member Leave Programs Annual: 15 days per year Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period) Sick: 15 days per year Holidays: 11 days per year Other Benefits Credit Union Employee Assistance Plan Legal Services Plan Tuition Assistance Program Wellness Program Work-Life Program For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.

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Information Technology Division Chief (14118, Grade 38)

Landover, MD

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