DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY

Director of Information & Technology, State Court Administrator s Office

Location: Pierre, SD

Salary: $105,000.00 to $125,000.00 annually, depending on experience

JOB ID: 28144

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Position Purpose: This position directs the UJS IT Division, which supports Unified Judicial System (UJS) employees and operations with information and technology projects and systems in a timely, accurate, consistent, and reliable manner; and provides leadership, advice, information, and analysis while increasing the public s trust and confidence in the UJS through information and technology development, project administration, and management. Duties may include:

• Manages and directs computer projects and IT activities for the UJS to ensure short- and long-range goals and objectives are achieved in a timely and efficient manner.
• Prepares and manages the IT budget to ensure UJS needs are met, along with ensuring productivity through the use of technology resources.
• Develops the strategic plan for the IT division and participates in the strategic planning activities with regard to IT programs and services for the UJS to support objectives and strategic business plans.
• Manages and oversees division personnel to ensure effective and efficient operation and compliance with rules and policies.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field and five years of progressively responsible work in information and technology field to include project management, budget, and supervision of information technology staff experience; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Preference will be given to successful completion of the Court Executive Development Program (CEDP) through the National Center for State Courts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• computer hardware and software;
• IT operations and project management;
• computer science;
• methodology in computer networking and programming;
• court office functions and operations;
• budgeting fundamentals;
• supervisory and leadership techniques and tools.

Skill in:

• organizational and time management;
• project management;
• critical thinking.

Ability to:

• provide supervision, leadership, coaching, and mentoring to staff;
• manage expectations of staff and constituents;
• develop and provide public presentations and training;
• be diplomatic, self-motivated, persuasive, decisive, consistent, and assertive;
• effectively manage highly stressful situations and remain patient and calm;
• research, administer, establish, and interpret rules, policies, guidelines, and procedures;
• act as a liaison with other courts, executive branch, and outside entities to build networks and consensus and foster collaborative relationships;
• communicate in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing;
• establish credibility and integrity;
• maintain confidentiality of personnel issues and records.

About the South Dakota Unified Judicial System

The Mission of the South Dakota Unified Judicial System is to provide Justice for All.

Our employees are our most valuable resource and crucial to accomplishing our mission. We seek talented and motivated individuals to be the face of the court system and help ensure that the Court and all the people that come before it receives the highest level of service. Our dedicated staff work to enhance community safety and ensure victim s rights while treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

The Unified Judicial System offers a comprehensive benefits package consisting of 10-12 paid holidays every year, extensive sick and vacation leave, paid family leave, military training leave, health, and flexible benefits, regular working hours, continuing education opportunities, retirement benefits, a great working environment, and more.

For more information on the Unified Judicial System, please visit .

Unified Judicial System

500 East Capitol Avenue

Pierre, SD 57501-5070

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An Equal Opportunity Employer