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Executive Information Officer

Salary

$102,918.40 - $130,520.00 Annually

Location

Garden City, KS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00575

Department

Information Technology

Opening Date

09/25/2025

Closing Date

10/9/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Description

The City of Garden City is accepting applications for Executive Information Officer. This position serves as the senior executive officer responsible for providing leadership and management of Information Services and is responsible for system-wide planning, management, security, and coordination of the technology resources of the City of Garden City, KS Information Systems. Serves as the major administrator for the Information Technology services and is responsible for the management of the information systems, learning management system, file server and networking infrastructure, application software development, information security, instructional technologies, technical training, micro-computer installation and maintenance, user support services, system access control systems, and policy development regarding information services for the entire organization. Oversees the review and analysis, coordination, and approval of computer-related purchases, upgrades and ensures that new applications and technologies are compatible with existing systems and are appropriately integrated in City of Garden City’s enterprise architecture. Provides leadership and supervision of staff, budget oversight and development, administrative support, and strategic planning and implementation for the Information Technology Services.

Job profile and more details can be found here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:7c8b281d-694e-43c7-a27d-b98a8962aceb

Examples of Duties

+ Ensures that Information Services within the City support the information technology needs of the organization by preparing long and short-range goals and objectives related to strategic planning, managing personnel, budgetary, and technology resources for the delivery of effective information technology and networking services, and evaluating the services performance and progress toward accomplishment of goals and objectives.

+ As resources permit, ensures the prompt and effective delivery of essential administrative information technology services by organizing Information Technology Services.

+ Provides vision, leadership, coordination, and strategic planning for administrative and other information technologies while coordinating the broad range application of technologies throughout the City.

+ Ensures compliance with the City’s institutional mission by establishing goals and objectives, reviewing, and approving departmental plans, designing systems of effective control to achieve expected outcomes, and evaluating progress towards goal accomplishment in the Information Services.

+ Identifies Information Service needs for the Institution and their impact on system wide resources. Promotes the efficient use of resources by developing appropriate standards. Ensuring that infrastructure costs are included in all information technology analyses.

+ Promotes open and viable channels of communication with all the City’s constituents regarding information technology policies, procedures, issues, and concerns.

+ Oversees the planning, analytical design, and implementation selected system-wide and organizational-wide software applications by working with staff to determine requirements, achieve milestones, and deploy successful Information Services projects.

+ Maintains a quality Information Services operation, maximizing investment dollars by overseeing the preparation of bid specifications for technology purchases, obtaining the best pricing, and ensuring proper integration with the City’s enterprise architecture.

+ Provides leadership and develops a competent, productive, and effective staff, both directly and through delegation, by hiring, training, evaluating performance, and supervising all employees of the Information Technology Services.

+ Enhances working relationships with local, state, and national organizations by serving as the Institutions information technology representative and maintaining an open and regular dialogue with recognized leaders within the industry.

+ Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development training, and attending training and/or courses as directed.

+ Responsible for providing information technology-related services. Including management of information systems, learning management systems, file servers, databases, application software development, the delivery of technical training, micro-computer installation and maintenance, Help Desk operations, the management of any computer labs, and policy development regarding information services for the entire organization.

+ Responsible for the management of the Telecommunications Center and design, implementation, monitoring, support, and maintenance of high-quality network and telecommunication services. Including phone, directory and voice mail services, data and video networks, cabling, card access readers, and security cameras.

+ Responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and information systems. Strengthening the Institutions preparedness, timely response, and rapid recovery in the event of a cyber-attack, natural disaster, or other emergency.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of computer hardware and software programs. Windows preferred. Skill with computer network system. Ability to communicate clearly with computer professionals and software / hardware companies. Possess physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, to include transporting and installing computer hardware. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with City employees, government agencies, business vendors and suppliers, and the general public.

Education, Certification, and Experience: High school diploma or GED required. A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or University in Computer Information Systems or Management Information Systems required. Business Administration or related field; and at least five years’ experience in computer technical support or equivalent education. Previous experience with AS/400 computers and PCs preferred. Valid Kansas’s driver’s license required.

Supplemental Information

Environment: Job is performed in a standard office environment.

Physical Characteristics: Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds.

The City of Garden City offers a wide range of competitive benefits. Some of the benefits include:

+ Health Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas

+ The Standard Life Insurance

+ Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) or Kansas Police & Fire (KP&F)

+ Wellness Program

+ Paid Leave

+ Employee Recognition Plan

+ Years of Service Bonuses

+ Performance Evaluations

+ Employee Assistance Program

Employer

City of Garden City (KS)

Address

301 N. 8th Street Garden City, Kansas, 67846

Phone

620-276-1175

Website

https://www.garden-city.org/

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