Information Tech. Mgr - State Library

[DEBBIE CHAVIRA <DCHAVIRA@statelib.wa.gov>]

Information Tech. Mgr - State Library


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	Washington State Library

	WASHINGTON MANAGEMENT SERVICE
				     RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

	Information Technology Manager/Chief Information Officer
Opening Date: October 8, 1997					Closing Date: October 29, 1997

The Washington State Library is eager to find an exceptionally qualified individual with an excellent grasp of informa-
tion service delivery and technology trends; who is an effective team player and who is comfortable in a nonhierarchical
environment.  This state agency has deployed a flat, quality-based organization, to pursue exciting initiatives that will
serve legislators, state agencies, libraries of all types, state supported corrections and social services institutions, and
citizens.  

SALARY/		       $43,200-$60,336 annually, depending on qualifications.  Other compensation includes
BENEFITS		       vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, and life insurance coverage, 
			       plus retirement.

LOCATION		       Olympia, Washington

POSITION                        In consultation with the agency*s Executive Management Team, this position will 
OBJECTIVE                    analyze, then provide direction, coordination and integration of  agencywide informa-
			       tion technology resources and initiatives, including the resources of agency teams,
			       several projects and systems.  This position will bring forward recommendations  
			       regarding: 1) organization of the agency*s information Technology resources; 
 			       2) technology decisions to assist in implementing the agency*s Strategic Plan and
			       key strategies for customer service; 3) technology funding or resource allocation issues. 
						
PRINCIPLE 		       Analyzes  the agency*s information technology support infrastructure within the context
RESPONSIBILITIES     of WSL*s Service Plan, Strategic Plan, current strategic directions and projects.  Makes
			       recommendations to the Executive Management Team (EMT) regarding organization
			       and use of technology staff and resources for maximum effectiveness in achieving
			       agency goals.  Provides direction, coordination and integration of the agency*s
			       information technology resources and initiatives, including Information Technology
			       Support Services Team, Advance Library Technology Team, Government Information
			       Locator Service Team, the INFOLINK project, INNOPAC circulation system, Public
			       Library Connectivity Project, WSL*s Homepage, and other information technology
			       applications within the Library.  Coordinates the agency*s strategic and tactical
			       technology planning efforts in a team-based organization.  Facilitates team and agency
			       efforts to balance competing technology related demands, needs and priorities within
			       available resources.  Collaborates with the EMT members and others in the agency to
			       monitor the effectiveness of information technology applications within WSL, and 
			       makes recommendations to the EMT and service teams to take advantage of
			       opportunities offered by new technologies.  Cooperatively identifies and recommends
			       course corrections.  Prepares reports and analyses to the EMT and others as requested.

The Washington State Library is an equal opportunity employer.  Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled Vietnam Era Veterans are encouraged to apply.  Applicants needing assistance or alternative formats may call (360)704-5258.

DESIRABLE                    The successful candidate will have a minimum of a BA degree in computer science,
QUALIFICATIONS        engineering, mathematics, business administration or other related fields, AND six
			       years of experience in information technology management.

			       In addition,  it is desirable that candidates possess knowledge, skills, and abilities in the
			       following areas:
	Demonstrated knowledge and experience with up-to-date information technologies and innovations; system application and techniques; software applications; customer and technology support; data management; telecommunications.

	Advanced knowledge and experience with networks, network applications and LAN platforms; data security; information technology planning and implementation; technical support, evaluation and quality assurance of information technology service and products, including hardware, software telecommunications and architecture; development and use of customer assistance desks and workload management; environmental system controls.                                                                                              
	Demonstrated ability to successfully develop, implement, manage and evaluate short and long range strategic and tactical plans and projects related to technology applications within an agency or organization.                                                                                                                                                            
	Demonstrated ability to solve problems collaboratively and constructively with others, through innovative, imaginative, and creative leadership, in support of the agency*s overall mission and goals, toward mutually satisfying solutions.  Possesses a high degree of comfort working in a team-based organization with decentralized authority.                 
				
	Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to successfully facilitate and coordinate staff  efforts in a team environment.                                                                                                              
	Knowledge of organizational development theories and strategies.  Demonstrated ability to conduct organizational and workload planning and analysis and make recommendations compatible with organizational goals.

			 DESIRABLE, BUT NOT ESSENTIAL:
	Familiarity with library or similar information service delivery applications, and uses of technology to provide library or similar services to customers.
        
APPLICATION	Interested and qualified applicants may apply by submitting:  1) a cover letter  addressing
PROCESS		the desirable qualifications and KSAs listed above;  2) a current resume;  3) the Names of 
			three professional references (along with a statement from the applicant granting permission 
			to contact the references); and  4) the voluntary affirmative action information requested at
			the end of this announcement to:
				   	            Washington State Library
					             Human Resources Team
					                    P.O. Box 42460
		  		                   Olympia, Washington  98504-2460
			You may also submit your materials by fax to: (360)586-7575 or (360)753-2108;
			 or by e-mail to: dchavira@statelib.wa.gov.

				  All submissions must be received by October  29, 1997.

Washington
State Library        PERSONAL PROFILE DATA SHEET}
The Washington State Library is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons including disabled and Vietnam era veterans, women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and persons over 40 years of age to apply.  As a separate part of the application process, we ask that you voluntarily answer the following questions on this form, and return it with your completed resume and/or application form.  Your answers will be treated as confidential.
Name (Last, First, Middle Initial)                          Recruitment No.                             Date of Birth                                 Social Security #


1. What race or culture do you consider yourself?			  3. Are you:    [  ] Male    [  ] Female
    Please check only one group.  If you are more than one race, please
    check *Other Race*.						  4. Have you ever been on active duty in
								       the Armed Forces?
   [  ] Black/African-American (870)    [  ] White/Caucasian (800)                           	           [  ] Yes    [  ] No    Dates:______________
									                                    ______________
Asian or Pacific Islander (API) (please only check one box)		                            [  ] Vietnam-era Veteran
   [  ] Chinese (605) 		   [  ] Vietnamese (609)			           [  ] Disabled Veteran   
   [  ] Filipino (608) 		   [  ] Asian Indian (600)			                Percent of disability: __________%
   [  ] Hawaiian (635)	   [  ] Japanese (611)
   [  ] Korean (612) 	 	   [  ] Cambodian (604)			   5. Do you have a physical, sensory, or  mental conditionthat
   [  ] Samoan (635) 		   [  ] Laotian (613)				        substantially limits any of your major life functions,
   [  ] Gaumanian (660)						        such as working, caring for yourself, walking, doing things     [  ] Other API (please identify below):					        with your hands, seeing, hearing, speaking, learning?
								         [  ] Yes    [  ] No
         __________________________________________			           								             
   [  ] Indian (American) (597) (please identify name of enrolled or 
         principal tribe on line below):				  
    [  ] Eskimo (935)                       [  ] Aleut (941)

    
[  ] Other Race (please indicate race or culture and list in order of 
       preference for Affirmative Action purposes):

      ___________________________________________

2.  Are you Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino/Latina?  If yes, please
     check one box below:

   [  ] Mexican, Mexican-American, Chicano (722)
   [  ] Puerto Rican (727)                [  ] Cuban (709)
   [  ] Other Spanish/Hispanic/Latino/Latina (print one group below,
         such as Colombian, Dominican, Nicaraguan, Spaniard):
                 
         __________________________________________

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION DEFINITIONS
 Native American:A person with origins in any of the original peoples of North America and who maintains cultural identification                  through documented tribal application or community recognition.
Asian or Pacific
        Islander:A person with origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent,
                 or the Pacific Islands.  For example: China, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, the Philippine Republic, and Samoa.

African American:A person with origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa.

        Hispanic:A person of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other Spanish culture or origin
                regardless of race.
       Caucasian:A person with origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa, or the Middle East.
 
    Disabilities:For Affirmative Action purposes, people with disabilities are persons with a permanent physical, mental, or    
                 sensory impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities.  Physical, mental, or sensory                  impairment means: a) any physiological or neurological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or                        anatomical loss affecting one or more of the body systems or functions; or (b) any mental or psychological                      disorder such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, or any specific 
                 learning disability.  The impairment must be material rather than slight, and permanent in that it is seldom 
                 fully orrected by medical replacement, therapy, or surgical means.

Disabled Veteran:A person entitled to disability compensation under laws administered by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs 
                 for disability rated at 30 percent or more, or a person whose discharge or release from active duty was for a 
                 disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty.
     Vietnam-Era
         Veteran:A person who served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days, any part of which occurred between
                 August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975, and who was discharged or released from duty with other than a dishonorable
                 discharge.