Information Technology Manager

Description

The Tacoma Public Library in the Puget Sound region of Washington State is recruiting for an Information Technology Manager.  This classification reports to the Library Director and manages, plans, and coordinates with internal and external customers to organize operations of the Information Technology Department of the Tacoma Public Library while applying American Library Association guidelines and library principles to technology services and projects.  This position provides leadership, planning development to implementation, and performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:  A combination equivalent to: Five (5) years increasingly responsible work experience in information systems.  Three (3) years experience in an IT management position.  Three (3) years experience supervising personnel.

DESIRABLE: Knowledge of IT project development, implementation, and management.  Experience managing an integrated library system (ILS) from Innovative Interfaces, Inc., or from another vendor.  Knowledge of American Library Association principles and practices as well as the standards, protocols, and practices of other libraries.  Graduation from an accredited college with a Master's degree in Library or Information Science, or in Information Management, or a related advanced degree.

The Tacoma Public Library offers a competitive benefits package. The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, December 13, 2013. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.cityoftacoma.org ALTERNATIVE FORMAT MAY BE OBTAINED AT: Human Resources Department, 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402-3764, 253-591-5400, Teresa.dent@cityoftacoma.org