Reading Specialist

Description The position of Information Technology Manager will responsible for managing, supervising, and coordinating the assigned programs, services, and activities of a Division in the Communications and Technology Department.

This is an at-will appointive position exempt from the City of Reno’s Civil Service system. Examples Of Essential Functions The individual selected will also be responsible for coordinating assigned activities with other city departments, divisions and outside agencies; developing and implementing IT policies and procedures; and providing highly responsible and complex administrative support within assigned area of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications The position requires four years of increasingly responsible experience in information technology or systems management, including one year of business management and two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility. A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, information systems or a related field is also required. A Master of Business Administration with technology as a core component is preferred.

Supplemental Information

THE EVALAUTION PROCESS Based on a training and experience evaluation of the applications submitted, the most qualified candidates as determined by the City will be invited to participate in the assessment process in Reno. The names of the top candidates as determined by the assessors will be recommended to the Director of Communications & Technology for final consideration and possible appointment.

The Compensation The City of Reno is offering an excellent salary and benefit package. The salary range is $63,411 to $83,011 under a pay for performance plan which offers the potential to earn an additional bonus up to $91,312.

THE COMMUNITY Reno, The Biggest Little City in the World, is the largest city in northern Nevada and the third largest in the state with a population of 204,000. Sparks, with a population of 80,000, lies east of Reno. The metropolitan area, with a total population of nearly 400,000, is located on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains at an elevation of 4,500 feet. Reno’s location provides a temperate climate year round characterized by sunshine more than 80% of the year. The major industries include gaming, outdoor recreation, retail sales, technology, tourism, transportation, and warehousing. With an increasingly diversified economy, the region is strategically located along major transportation links. Reno also hosts many conferences at various convention and special events venues throughout the City.

Reno is the home of the University of Nevada, Reno which includes its renowned schools of medicine, journalism, business, and engineering. Other educational opportunities exist at the Truckee Meadows Community College and numerous public and private schools that offer citizens of all ages excellent education opportunities.

The region has an extensive parks system, including more than 100 park sites totaling nearly 1,200 acres. Over 50 golf courses are within an hour’s drive to provide an outstanding golfing experience for residents and visitors. Cultural and leisure attractions abound and include the Fleischman Planetarium, the Nevada Museum of Art, the Wilbur May Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Sierra Arts Museum, Nevada Opera, Pioneer Theater, Lear Theater of Performing Arts, and the National Automobile Museum. Reno is thirty miles from Carson City, the State Capital, and thirty six miles from Lake Tahoe, renowned for its skiing, hiking, and boating.

The City also enjoys being home to many special events such as “Artown” (the largest single cultural event in America), the Reno National Rodeo, Hot August Nights, the Great Reno Balloon Race, the National Championship Air Races and Street Vibrations.

THE ORGANIZATION Reno is a full-service city with a budget of $448.3 million and has approximately 1,500 full-time employees. The City has a Council-Manager form of government. The City Manager, Charles McNeely, has served the City since 1996. Mr. McNeely has facilitated organizational changes geared to make Reno a cutting edge city government. Major projects, including a depressed railway, river front development, a regional homeless services center and new downtown convention facilities are typical changes being undertaken.

The Reno organization shares a vision that includes a strong focus on community service, neighborhood based services, value-appreciated employees, team work and innovation.

The values of the organization are based on four essential principles of respect, responsibility, responsiveness and results. All departments operate on a program budget basis with 5 year business plans. The City has been successful in addressing operational efficiencies and improving service delivery effectiveness and is now focusing on creating a “great city” for our community.

TO BE CONSIDERED If you are interested in this opportunity, you may apply online or you may obtain an application packet by contacting:

City of Reno

Department of Human Resources

Attn: Sonia Estima

1 East First Street, 4th Floor

Reno, NV 89501

(775) 334-2285

(775) 334-2045 (fax)

e-mail [email protected]

www.cityofreno.com

WE DO NOT ACCEPT RESUMES IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED CITY OF RENO JOB APPLICATION

• Existing benefit package is currently under review. Benefits are subject to change.

No state income tax.

Nevada PERS retirement plan. Vesting in 5 years.

No social security participation, but Medicare deduction required (1.45%).

City paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; paid 100% for employee and 55% for dependents.

City paid life insurance and long term disability insurance.

Twelve paid holidays.

Deferred compensation plans 457 and 401(a) available, with up to a 5% City match.

Vacation leave accrued at 5 hours per bi-weekly pay period.

Sick leave accrued at 4 hours per bi-weekly pay period.