Job Post

Information Services Director
Tillamook County, Oregon
Salary:  $90,456 - $114,468

Tillamook County, located in northwest Oregon along the beautiful Oregon Coast, is a place of unparalleled natural beauty where the forest meets the Pacific Ocean, and where the warmth of tight-knit communities, local markets, and culinary and cultural opportunities create a welcoming atmosphere. Home to 27,748 residents and visited by 3.2 million visitors each year, the region is one of Oregon’s most diverse coastal destinations with its breathtaking coastline, lush forests, and pristine rivers. The County offers four adventure-filled seasons of world-class hiking, beachcombing, fishing, seafood harvesting, and surfing, along with many other recreational activities. The County is home to numerous famous attractions, including the Three Capes Scenic Loop, Oswald West State Park, North Coast Food Trail, and the Oregon Coast Scenic Railway. Tillamook is also the home of world-famous Tillamook Cheese, and the dairy, agricultural and fishing industries are major contributors to the local economy. Tillamook County residents enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle with thriving communities, excellent schools, local healthcare, and a strong sense of community.

Tillamook County’s Information Services Department operates with a full-time staff of eight FTEs, on a FY 2024/2025 annual budget of $2,078,600. The Department is responsible for: network services, web and graphic design, personal computer support, telephone and voicemail services, end user training, informational resources management, information availability, database and programming services, communications equipment and systems, public safety radio networks, disaster recover planning and services, and technology leadership.

Reporting to the Board of Commissioners, the Information Services (IS) Director directs the IS Department and is held accountable for its successful functioning. The Director monitors and evaluates the progress of the Department toward meeting goals and makes adjustments in objectives, work plans, schedules, and resource commitments. The IS Director provides day-to-day leadership and supervision to the other IS personnel, and manages, directs, organizes, and coordinates the activities of the County’s Information Services and Communications Division, including systems, development and maintenance, office automation, technical support, and computer operations. The Director will coordinate the IS activities with other divisions, departments, and users, as well as analyze the procedures and work plans of user departments to determine feasibility. The IS Director is a full-time, onsite position at the County.

Education & experience: A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in computer science, information systems, engineering, public or business administration, or a related field. A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in developing and managing the functions and departments included within the enterprise information systems. Three to seven years must include management and/or supervisory experience. Candidates that possess any combination of relevant education and experience that demonstrates their ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position may be considered.

For a complete position profile, full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. Tillamook County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review of applications: August 18, 2024 (open until filled).