Information Technology Supervisor 1

Job Title Information Technology Supervisor 1 (260004P5) Agency Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) – Central Office Contact View email address on click.appcast.io Location William Green Building, 30 West Spring Street, Columbus, OH 43215-2256 Schedule Full-time, Monday to Friday Compensation $84,032 - $119,954 Primary Technology Network Architecture Secondary Technology Microsoft/Google Workspace Primary Job Skill Information Technology Technical Skills Information Technology, Management Professional Skills Adaptability, Analysation, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Overview As the IT Infrastructure Supervisor, you will provide strategic oversight and leadership for the Infrastructure unit. The role is responsible for guiding a team of IT specialists, ensuring the integrity of the network topology, maintaining comprehensive security protocols, and directing complex systems design. Core Responsibilities Team Leadership and Administration Supervise and guide the Infrastructure unit by assigning, prioritizing, and reviewing daily work and long-term objectives. Evaluate staff performance, conduct regular team meetings, and foster professional growth. Establish, implement, and enforce unit-wide policies, procedures, and documentation standards. Systems Analysis and Technical Support Infrastructure Design: Analyze user needs, evaluate existing functions, and design complex computer systems. Escalation Support: Assist staff in resolving complex computer/infrastructure problems and answer high-level technical questions. Quality Assurance: Review program and system documentation and test results to ensure optimal deployment quality. Network and Security Management Infrastructure and Security Management: Oversee the agency’s network topology and maintenance of internal security applications, including Workspace, CrowdStrike, Qualys, Chronicle, and Absolute. Application Security: Assist in defining robust system security frameworks for in‑house developed or installed applications. Project Planning and Monitoring Project Management: Plan, monitor, and execute unit projects and operational activities; formulate and implement unit policies; track progress; provide status reports; respond to changes in project scope. Resource Optimization: Define project resource requirements, develop cost‑benefit analyses, create time and cost estimates, and track progress against milestones. Requirements and Solution Design: Meet with stakeholders and gather user requirements; develop comprehensive project plans and design effective technical solutions. Cross‑Division Collaboration: Provide technical development insights and documentation standards to the IT Division; facilitate post‑project lessons‑learned discussions to drive continuous improvement. Benefits We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees*: Medical coverage. Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period. Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year. Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave. Education and development opportunities (employee development funds, public service loan forgiveness, and more). *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications 5 ½ years (66 mos.) experience commensurate with job duties to be performed, including knowledge and skills required as outlined in the approved position description, and 3 months experience in performing project management functions as defined in series purpose. Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in computer science, or completion of undergraduate core coursework in any academic major which included at least one course in each of the following: advanced‑level computer programming language (e.g., COBOL, Delphi, Java, Powerbuilder, Visual Basic, PL/1, SAS PCS, PacBase, Full Visual Suite, Designer 2000, Developer 2000, C, C++, Visual C, ECL, or Visual Studio), logic‑based mathematics, database concepts (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft Access, Paradox, Sybase, IMS DB, DB2, Cache, DMS, or RDMS), computer systems analysis & design, and basic data processing concepts; additional 3 ½ years (42 mos.) experience commensurate with job duties to be performed, including knowledge and skills required as outlined in the approved position description, and 3 months experience in performing project management functions as defined in series purpose. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Job Skills: Information Technology Background Check Notice The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre‑employment drug screening and criminal background check that includes results from BCI and FBI, Ohio Department of Public Safety and Ohio Department of Taxation. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. Pre‑Service Training All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services are required to attend 3 weeks of mandatory, paid training at the Correctional Training Academy in Orient, Ohio. Training Academy hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Disability Inclusion Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Drug‑Free Workplace Statement The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), and as outlined in the posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Ohio