IT Director

Want to do meaningful work that has a real impact on the community Our mission is to maintain a friendly hometown atmosphere. We place a premium on teamwork and participation while encouraging creativity and individual initiative. We believe that through collaboration leadership can occur at all levels. We take our commitments seriously and strive to reach positive solutions. Whether you are joining us for three years or twenty you will have the opportunity to grow your career with us. We offer training courses and work diligently with our team members to enhance their skill sets to progress their careers. In addition to growth and educational opportunities we offer a Flexible Work Arrangement program for qualifying positions as well as a fantastic benefit package that includes our Employee Assistance Program focused on work/life balance and overall well-being. We would be honored to have you join the Town of Parker family!


Under limited supervision this position provides strategic leadership and technical expertise in planning directing and coordinating a comprehensive program designed to maximize the effectiveness efficiency and security of the Towns information technology operations.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.

• Oversees and manages the overall operation of the Information Technology Department (IT); ensures the delivery of IT services aligns with the Towns strategic priorities; develops a short and long-term vision for the Towns technology program; provides strategic direction to the IT team in achieving these goals; oversees implementation of IT projects and initiatives.
• Promotes a highly engaged workforce by practicing strengths-based leadership; establishes and maintains a working environment conductive to the Towns core values of teamwork quality service integrity and innovation.
• Responsible for recruitment/talent selection coaching and development employee engagement performance management promotion and/or transition of assigned staff.
• Manages team performance to ensure operation maintenance and optimization of network hardware and software systems.
• Serves as a collaborative member of the executive management team; supports and develops organizational goals long and short-term planning policies programs and practices.
• Oversees Towns IT Steering Committee ensuring alignment with the Towns strategic priorities; prioritizes needs across the organization vets investment of Town funds and improves communication and collaboration.
• Plans directs and participates in IT-related training for staff; contributes to a culture of customer service; seeks to enhance the end-user experience and provides guidance to departmental staff encouraging the same through assessing and responding to end-user needs effectively and consistently.
• Establishes IT policies procedures and guidelines and ensures compliance to maintain consistent service delivery and effective technology management.
• Establishes and implements IT service management governance to enforce uniformity and standardization of service delivery software and equipment management.
• Develops and implements an Information Security Program to ensure that the Town is meeting its desired level of maturity for information security as it relates to infrastructure systems and data.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures related to disaster recovery and business continuity as it relates to technology.
• Works collaboratively with other departments to develop service level agreements and ensures that IT meets those agreed upon expectations.
• Develops and administers the departmental budget including capital projects; projects/forecasts funds needed for hardware software and professional services; directs the monitoring and approval of expenditures.
• Promotes and oversees strategic relationships between internal stakeholders and external entities vendors contractors and partners.
• Establishes performance measures for the Department and regularly tracks progress to ensure effective management of the team and services provided to customers.
• Maintains technical competence and industry awareness; monitors emerging technologies trends and best practices; acts innovatively by leading efforts to evaluate and adopt new tools and systems aligning technological advancements with Town goals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative of the education experience certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

Requires a bachelors degree in computer science or closely related field supplemented by seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of information technology including a minimum of three (3) years in a leadership role.

A masters degree in a related field is preferred.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Drivers License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history.

Employment Standards
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of relevant town state and federal laws regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of information technologies industry-standard architectures and methodologies industry and government IT best practices.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of leadership supervision mentoring training and discipline.
• Knowledge of the development and administration of municipal budgets.
• Skill in the use of computers and various software programs.
• Skill in the operation of computers and other types of modern office equipment.
• Skill in interpersonal communication public speaking and delivering effective presentations.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in project management.
• Ability to conduct effective negotiations and effectively represent the Town in meetings with other agencies contractors vendors and legislative organizations.
• Ability to demonstrate practical experience with all aspects of IT operations.
• Ability to demonstrate solid judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical skills and problem resolution in high-stress environments.
• Ability to prioritize work and solve problems to accomplish competing objectives.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with Town staff elected officials advisory boards and others as needed.

Tentative Search Schedule:
Accepting Applications
June 2 - July 3 2025
Reviewing Applications
July 7 - 11 2025
Preliminary Interviews
July 21 - Aug. 1 2025
Panel Interviews
Aug. 4 - 15 2025
Final Interviews and
IT Meet and Greet
Aug. 18 - 29 2025
Conditional Offer and
Background Process Begins
Sept. 2 - 25 2025

Full and hiring salary range: $140135 - $210202

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The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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