Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, business administration or a related field with a master's degree preferred; five years of experience in the management of business information systems to include three years of information technology supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Must be proficient in project management, especially those related to information technology. Experience in local government and public utilities preferred. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Duties

The Automation Manager Will

• Supervises Automation Coordinators, in addition to other Information Technology related professionals
• Serves on the department's Information Technology leadership team and represents the department in meetings and events relating to automated and technology systems
• Manages daily operations of assigned Information Technology responsibilities (hardware and software)
• Manages IT assets acquisitions, RFP processes, and relationships between the department, vendors, contractors and the County's IST Department
• Supervises, trains and evaluates the work of technical and non-technical supervisors and staff
• Manages various departmental business information systems including hardware and software systems, architecture; security; Disaster Recovery (DR); Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA); support programs and processes; the development of policies, procedures and documentation; logistics; maintenance and upgrades; systems analysis and monitoring
• Acts as lead technical consultant to department management in identifying and analyzing automation needs and developing solutions to complex business problems
• Manages the preparation and administration of assigned department budget
• Oversees and manages assigned departmental information technology capital projects, as well, staff who are assigned projects
• Perform other work as required.
  
  

PLEASE NOTE: Must maintain personal mobile technology as a condition of employment. Position is open until filled (first review to begin May 5, 2025).

Shift

Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; includes evenings, weekends and holidays

Work Location

Utilities

Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For Information On County Benefits, View Employee Benefits Summary.

01

What is your highest level of education completed? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Some High School
• High School/GED
• Some College
• 2 year College degree (Associate's)
• 4 year College degree (Bachelor's)
• Master's Degree
  
  

02

Do you have experience working in local government and/or utilities? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

How many years of supervisory experience do you have? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 - 10 years
• 10 - 15 years
• More than 15 years
  
  

04

How many years of project management experience do you have? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 - 10 years
• 10 - 15 years
• More than 15 years
• Required Question