Job Details
Director of Information Technology
2025-07-27 City of Leander, TX Leander,TX
Description:
Required Education and Experience:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Physical Demands & Additional Information
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.
Your well-being and that of your family matters to you, and so it's important to us too. To support you and your loved ones through life's many challenges, we offer our full time employees access to a wide array of benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, cancer, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid emergency leave, longevity pay, golf course discounts as well as generous retirement and deferred compensation programs and social security participation.
Medical
We offer two types of medical plans (a traditional PPO plan and a high deductible health plan) so that you can choose the one that best fits your needs. The premium you pay is based on which plan you select and who you cover. Covering just yourself? The City currently pays the entire employee-only premium for either plan. Covering qualified dependents in your family? Currently, we'll pay your employee premium and split the remainder of the spouse/child/family premium with you - we pay 60%; you pay 40%. That generous cost share reflects our philosophy that our employees and their families should have the best health care we can afford to provide.
Dental
Dental plans include a DMO option (no cost for employee-only coverage) and two more traditional plans whose premiums are also affordable. You can choose to cover yourself or any qualified dependents and choose which plan best suits your dental needs. Currently, for the DHMO option, we pay the employee premium and split the remainder of the spouse/child/family premiums with you - we pay 50%; you pay 50%. Under the more traditional plans, although we don't pay the entire employee-only premium, we still split the incremental dependent premiums with you 50/50.
Vision
Access to $10 eye exam co-pays and up to $150 frame and contact lens allowances make vision insurance a popular benefit among employees. Cover yourself for just a few bucks a pay period or all of your qualified dependents for not much more.
Life/AD&D
Your basic employee $15,000 term life insurance policy is paid for by the city. Accidental Death & Dismemberment under the plan would pay an additional $15,000 to your beneficiary if you die in an accident. More life insurance coverage is paid for by the City and provided through our Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) program. If that's still not enough coverage, you can purchase more life/AD&D coverage for yourself and your qualified dependents. Over the age of 65? These coverages are subject to an age reduction schedule.
Disability
Both short and long term disability plans which provide up to 60% income replacement are available to purchase at competitive rates.
Accident & Cancer
Need extra coverage for off-the-job medical injuries or a cancer diagnosis? Supplemental plans that pay cash for some of life's most unexpected events are available for purchase.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Want to set aside some pre-tax dollars for health care expenses or dependent care expenses? If you select the traditional EPO medical coverage, you can set aside pre-tax money for medical expenses through the City's Section 125 medical FSA plan, which is managed by an outside carrier. You can do the same for dependent day care expenses, regardless of which medical plan you select.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
The high deductible health care plan has its own provisions for pre-tax health savings (HSA) so you can set aside money for your qualified health care expenses. The City will add $1000 to your health savings account to get you started each plan year.
Employee Assistance Program
We know that sometimes your needs are much different than a doctor visit or a prescription, so the City pays for a generous employee assistance program through Alliance to help you or any household member with counseling, legal referrals or simply a safe ride home.
Holidays
The City has thirteen designated holidays each year.
Vacation Leave
Most full time, regular employees (excluding firefighters on a 24 hour shift schedule and department heads) accrue 3.69 hours of vacation time each pay period and are eligible to use that time after just six months of employment. The longer you work for the city, the more vacation time you receive, with those accrual rates going up at 4, 9 and 14+ years of service. Never use your vacation time? Don't worry; you can bank up to two times your annual accrued hours before you stop accruing.
Sick Leave
As a full time regular employee (excluding firefighters on a 24 hour shift), you accrue 3.69 hours of sick leave each pay period, which you are eligible to use after your first pay period with the city. You can also continue to build your sick leave balance up to 480 hours for those unexpected emergencies.
Longevity Pay
Regular full-time employees after they've been employed for one year or more are eligible for an annual payout of $5 for every month of City service. So, while that first year $60 check might not seem like a ton of money, that $1500 check (minus taxes of course) for your 25 years of service which is paid around Thanksgiving will likely help you feel very thankful for a little extra cash for Christmas shopping.
Retirement
All regular full-time employees participate in our Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Your 7% investment each payroll period is matched 2 to 1 by the City and is vested at 5 years. You can retire at age 60 with 5 or more years of service or younger if you have at least 20 years of service. You can also receive service credit for certain types of military service. The City's TMRS plan is one of the most generous retirement plans around.
Deferred Compensation
If saving 7% with a 2 to 1 match through TMRS isn't enough to meet your financial goals, you can stash even more on a pre-tax basis through the City's 457 plan. Start or stop saving at any time - up to $18,000 annually if you're under 50, and up to $24,000 if you're older.
Social Security
City of Leander employees also participate in the social security system under FICA regulations.
Golf Course
We have a gorgeous golf course. Want to learn how to play? As a City employee you can play for 50% off. Check it out!
01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Management of Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field?
02
Do you have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible work experience in an information technology role including five (5) years at a local, state, or federal government entity?
03
Do you have a Texas Driver's License or ability to obtain a Texas driver's license within 90 days per state law.
04
This position requires you to pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check to have unescorted access to CJIS secure areas. Do you have the ability to pass a CJIS background check?
05
Can you occasionally work hours other than the regular scheduled time in case of emergencies?
06
Which of the following best represents your level of formal education?
07
Do you currently possess a Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO) Certification?
08
Do you have five (5) years or more of supervisory experience?
Required Question
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Leander, TX
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: DH.10.7/25
Department: Information Technology
Opening Date: 07/16/2025
Closing Date: 8/3/2025 11:59 PM Central
Performs senior-level advance work. Work under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Work involves acting as chief technology advisor to the City Manager and department directors. Directing the Information Technology (IT) Department through effective planning, staff management and resource allocation. Directing technical staff and IT operations to provide stable, secure, and reliable technical support services to meet the City needs.
Essential Duties & Required Qualifications
- Plans, directs, reviews and evaluates the staff and functions of the IT Department through effective planning, staff management, resource allocation and effective customer service; directs IT programs, including help desk services, business applications, computer hardware/software management, technology procurement, training, network engineering and administration, telecommunications, enhanced security systems and web administration and development.
- Serves as Director and principal technology advisor to the City Manager and Department Directors; manages customer relations and provides leadership in IT strategies and priorities; evaluates and analyzes IT operational data and develops solutions for managing the City's technology assets.
- Exercises independent judgment within broad policy guidelines; develops technology infrastructure plans to meet City goals; interprets concerns, defines desired results and determines scope and priorities of programs and special projects; encourages new ideas and collaborative approaches to solving problems.
- Manages IT staff, prioritizes projects, evaluates performance, and resolves workload and technical issues; assures that quality standards are met, and appropriate services are provided.
- Determines IT Department objectives and evaluates progress toward achieving goals; evaluates staffing levels, resource availability and service demands; allocates resources to maximize IT system efficiency.
- Analyzes operational information, evaluates trends, and develops plans to meet future needs; assures all technology issues are properly addressed and resolved; assures effective communication of IT issues.
- Develops growth and integration plans to manage present and future IT operations; manages the collection, analysis and reporting of IT operational and budget data; assures that performance, scalability, capacity, and security are evaluated to meet City's current and future needs.
- Supports the relationship between the City of Leander and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
- Develops and evaluates budget requests, monitors budget expenditures, adjusts as necessary and reports budget information.
- May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
- Driving is essential.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Management of Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in an information technology role including five years at a local, state, or federal government entity.
- Drivers' license and acceptable driving record. Must obtain a Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire.
- Must have the ability to meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) requirements for unescorted access to CJIS secure areas.
- Master's degree in related field is preferred.
- Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO) Certification.
- Minimum of five years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of current information technology standards and trends; principals and standards of local area networks and enterprise networks; desktop computer operation; the function of applicability of current software products; technical operation of computer hardware and communication equipment; general computer maintenance procedures and repair techniques; purchasing laws and procedures; budgetary practices and procedures; and personnel policies and procedures.
- Familiarity with the public sector IT needs.
- Skill and ability to supervise and motivate technical staff; evaluate maintenance needs and provide repair service.
- Proven ability to lead large-scale IT projects from inception to completion.
- Experience developing and managing department budgets.
- Cybersecurity: Advanced understanding of information security principles and frameworks. Familiarity with risk management and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CJIS).
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Expertise in planning and implementing robust disaster recovery plans.
- Must be able to maintain appropriate necessary certification.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to read and interpret documents technical manuals and instructions related to information and computer technology.
- Ability to communicate with other employees and the public in a courteous and diplomatic manner.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Ability to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as shift work, on call, or emergency response situations (i.e., early mornings, afternoons, evenings, late-nights shifts, weekends).
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to plan strategically.
- Ability to plan and schedule operations.
Physical Demands & Additional Information
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.
Your well-being and that of your family matters to you, and so it's important to us too. To support you and your loved ones through life's many challenges, we offer our full time employees access to a wide array of benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, cancer, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid emergency leave, longevity pay, golf course discounts as well as generous retirement and deferred compensation programs and social security participation.
Medical
We offer two types of medical plans (a traditional PPO plan and a high deductible health plan) so that you can choose the one that best fits your needs. The premium you pay is based on which plan you select and who you cover. Covering just yourself? The City currently pays the entire employee-only premium for either plan. Covering qualified dependents in your family? Currently, we'll pay your employee premium and split the remainder of the spouse/child/family premium with you - we pay 60%; you pay 40%. That generous cost share reflects our philosophy that our employees and their families should have the best health care we can afford to provide.
Dental
Dental plans include a DMO option (no cost for employee-only coverage) and two more traditional plans whose premiums are also affordable. You can choose to cover yourself or any qualified dependents and choose which plan best suits your dental needs. Currently, for the DHMO option, we pay the employee premium and split the remainder of the spouse/child/family premiums with you - we pay 50%; you pay 50%. Under the more traditional plans, although we don't pay the entire employee-only premium, we still split the incremental dependent premiums with you 50/50.
Vision
Access to $10 eye exam co-pays and up to $150 frame and contact lens allowances make vision insurance a popular benefit among employees. Cover yourself for just a few bucks a pay period or all of your qualified dependents for not much more.
Life/AD&D
Your basic employee $15,000 term life insurance policy is paid for by the city. Accidental Death & Dismemberment under the plan would pay an additional $15,000 to your beneficiary if you die in an accident. More life insurance coverage is paid for by the City and provided through our Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) program. If that's still not enough coverage, you can purchase more life/AD&D coverage for yourself and your qualified dependents. Over the age of 65? These coverages are subject to an age reduction schedule.
Disability
Both short and long term disability plans which provide up to 60% income replacement are available to purchase at competitive rates.
Accident & Cancer
Need extra coverage for off-the-job medical injuries or a cancer diagnosis? Supplemental plans that pay cash for some of life's most unexpected events are available for purchase.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Want to set aside some pre-tax dollars for health care expenses or dependent care expenses? If you select the traditional EPO medical coverage, you can set aside pre-tax money for medical expenses through the City's Section 125 medical FSA plan, which is managed by an outside carrier. You can do the same for dependent day care expenses, regardless of which medical plan you select.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
The high deductible health care plan has its own provisions for pre-tax health savings (HSA) so you can set aside money for your qualified health care expenses. The City will add $1000 to your health savings account to get you started each plan year.
Employee Assistance Program
We know that sometimes your needs are much different than a doctor visit or a prescription, so the City pays for a generous employee assistance program through Alliance to help you or any household member with counseling, legal referrals or simply a safe ride home.
Holidays
The City has thirteen designated holidays each year.
Vacation Leave
Most full time, regular employees (excluding firefighters on a 24 hour shift schedule and department heads) accrue 3.69 hours of vacation time each pay period and are eligible to use that time after just six months of employment. The longer you work for the city, the more vacation time you receive, with those accrual rates going up at 4, 9 and 14+ years of service. Never use your vacation time? Don't worry; you can bank up to two times your annual accrued hours before you stop accruing.
Sick Leave
As a full time regular employee (excluding firefighters on a 24 hour shift), you accrue 3.69 hours of sick leave each pay period, which you are eligible to use after your first pay period with the city. You can also continue to build your sick leave balance up to 480 hours for those unexpected emergencies.
Longevity Pay
Regular full-time employees after they've been employed for one year or more are eligible for an annual payout of $5 for every month of City service. So, while that first year $60 check might not seem like a ton of money, that $1500 check (minus taxes of course) for your 25 years of service which is paid around Thanksgiving will likely help you feel very thankful for a little extra cash for Christmas shopping.
Retirement
All regular full-time employees participate in our Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Your 7% investment each payroll period is matched 2 to 1 by the City and is vested at 5 years. You can retire at age 60 with 5 or more years of service or younger if you have at least 20 years of service. You can also receive service credit for certain types of military service. The City's TMRS plan is one of the most generous retirement plans around.
Deferred Compensation
If saving 7% with a 2 to 1 match through TMRS isn't enough to meet your financial goals, you can stash even more on a pre-tax basis through the City's 457 plan. Start or stop saving at any time - up to $18,000 annually if you're under 50, and up to $24,000 if you're older.
Social Security
City of Leander employees also participate in the social security system under FICA regulations.
Golf Course
We have a gorgeous golf course. Want to learn how to play? As a City employee you can play for 50% off. Check it out!
01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Management of Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible work experience in an information technology role including five (5) years at a local, state, or federal government entity?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have a Texas Driver's License or ability to obtain a Texas driver's license within 90 days per state law.
- Yes
- No
04
This position requires you to pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check to have unescorted access to CJIS secure areas. Do you have the ability to pass a CJIS background check?
- Yes
- No
05
Can you occasionally work hours other than the regular scheduled time in case of emergencies?
- Yes
- No
06
Which of the following best represents your level of formal education?
- Bachelor's degree in Management of Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited college
- Master's degree or higher in Management of Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited college
07
Do you currently possess a Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO) Certification?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you have five (5) years or more of supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
Required Question