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Full-time Head of Information Technology Posting
Rochester Hills Public Library

Position: Head of Information Technology (37½ hours per week, including evening and weekend hours, department head status). Under the management of the Library Director, the Information Technology Department Head is responsible for all aspects of department operations. The Information Technology Department Head oversees all of the library’s technology initiatives, ensuring the satisfaction of staff and patrons with the library’s equipment, connectivity, website, and online catalog. The Information Technology Department Head works with the Library Director and other Department Heads as part of the library’s management team to plan the library’s development as a whole and within the department.

Apply To: Christine Lind Hage, 500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester, MI 48307-2043

Submit a letter of application, current resume, and responses to the pre-interview questions on following page.

Salary: $45,963 - $65,420 annually

Benefits: Insurance (health, dental, short-term disability, and long-term disability); pension contribution; vacation, sick, optional deferred compensation, medical reimbursement and membership in one approved professional association.

Dates: Deadline for applications: February 3, 2012, 5 p.m.

Interviews anticipated:
At RHPL, week of February 6

Decision anticipated by:
February 10, 2012

Starting date:
ASAP

Primary Job Duties:

Plans, implements and monitors voice and data systems
Plans, coordinates, monitors and evaluates the activities and services of technology staff
Administers the library automation system in support of cataloging, acquisitions, circulation and online public catalog
Researches, recommends and implements new technologies and develops a library technology plan
Develops backup, security, and disaster plan management for all technology systems
Supervises the installation and maintenance of all staff and public servers and clients

Required Qualifications:

MLS from an ALA accredited library school or a degree in computer science or equivalent job experience
Three years experience
Extensive experience with Windows 2003/08 server, Active Directory, Exchange Server, Microsoft SQL, PHP/MySQL web sites
Desire experience with VMWare, Cisco ASA firewall, WAN/LAN management, Avaya IP Office phone system
Ability to use and manage software including Microsoft Office, Symantec Anti-Virus, and ArcServe
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels
Ability to prioritize duties and tasks and work independently
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology concepts in basic terms
High energy, self-motivated to support leading-edge services

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Sufficient physical agility to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, sit, lift up to 40 lbs., and push carts weighing up to 200 lbs.
Manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to grab, hold, process, and shelve materials and supplies, and read small print on labels.
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing which permits the employee to communicate in writing and verbally.
Sufficient vision which permits the employee to produce and review a wide variety of materials in both electronic and hard copy form.
Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions in a fast-paced environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job description is not a contract between the library and the employee. The library reserves the right to revise this job description at its discretion

Please send your responses to these pre-interview questions

1. List two or three technology solutions you would recommend to maintain the safety and integrity of the library’s data resources.

2. List two or three technologies that are emerging that could be used to offer better service to the library’s customers.

3. How would you describe your management style?

4. Describe how you would prepare documentation of the systems you would be responsible for in the library.

5. In a field of strong candidates, what makes you stand out?

Christine Lind Hage, Director
Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043
Voice: 248-650-7122
Fax: 248/650-7121