IT OPERATIONS MANAGER

Job Overview Salary Range: $9,483.06 - $10,830.98. Position: Administrative Support, IT Department, Mesa County, Grand Junction, CO. Responsibilities Provide high-level administrative support to the IT Management team, handling information requests, preparing reports & correspondence, scheduling meetings, and coordinating all administrative functions. Serve as liaison with the public and Mesa County staff, making appointments and travel arrangements for IT staff, and planning special events such as meetings and workshops. Oversee long-range planning, organization, and direction of the IT Department accounting function; advise the Director on financial aspects, prepare & present annual operating & CIP budgets, and monitor monthly expenditures. Reconcile the General Ledger on an annual basis and work with the budget division to resolve discrepancies; monitor revenues and expenditures and advise on budget issues. Prepare reports for BOCC, County Finance Department, and staff; coordinate supplemental budget requests, analyze impact, and develop funding recommendations. Resolve administrative problems, interpret policies, and troubleshoot telephone, computer, and equipment malfunctions. Administer assigned contracts; act as point of contact with external contractors, manage budgetary elements, and report potential contract problems. Assist in preparation of RFPs, follow through the bid process, and award bids. Support the Director in long-term strategic planning, ensuring alignment with Mesa County Strategic Plan initiatives and tracking performance measures. Administer IT asset inventory control and maintain IT administrative manuals. Design, prepare, and execute detailed, confidential reports and spreadsheets, including status of employee evaluations and various departmental reports. Assist IT staff in tracking and monitoring special departmental projects, initiatives, task force committees, and other appointed working groups, and coordinate project management with other IT staff. Develop, prepare, and monitor IT performance measures to analyze departmental support trends and resource requirements. Oversee office administrative tasks, including supply procurement, account management, IT shipping & receiving, and check‑out pool administration. Provide staff backup support as needed; communicate orally and in writing clearly and effectively; perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related discipline, or equivalent professional background. Five (5) or more years of experience in IT operations or supervisory experience. Experience collaborating with stakeholder groups and diverse end users. Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. Physical Requirements & Working Environment This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 10 pounds. Work is generally confined to a standard office environment. Benefits Medical Dental Vision Retirement Paid Sick and Vacation Leave Life insurance Long term disability Agency Contact Agency: Mesa County Address: 544 Rood Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Website: #J-18808-Ljbffr