IT Manager - Data Integration for Applications

 This position is open to current internal KCIT employees only as a Special Duty opportunity.

Special Duties are only available to career service employees who have passed their initial probation period. It is important to note that you must get approval from your current supervisor/manager to accept a Special Duty assignment. We encourage you to discuss this with your current supervisor/manager before applying.

Are you looking for an opportunity to dramatically impact how IT performs and delivers services to its customers? Can you lead and motivate a diverse group of IT professionals? If you answered yes to these questions we want to hear from you! This is not a stereotypical government environment. We are leading edge in many ways and in the technologies we’re implementing. 

The Data & Analytics Division of King County Information Technology (KCIT) is seeking an IT Manager - Data Integration for Applications to lead a group of motivated and experienced data engineers. They work on large enterprise projects, smaller enhancement requests, and provide operational support for what they build.  

We are looking for a leader to provide staff mentoring, daily leadership, and technical direction to the team. We have some exciting projects and efforts that this position will be leading and/or participating in. This leader will be called upon to drive technology innovation to meet increasing customer expectations while at the same time ensuring that production systems are stable and operating as efficiently as possible. It is critical that this person has a strong technical aptitude along with strong leadership skills.

The qualified candidate steadfastly pushes themselves and others for results, bringing out the best in people. They are an effective communicator and people builder able to foster open dialogue among team members and create a climate where people want to do their best.

This IT Manager must be dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers, knowing how to get things done both through formal and informal channels. They must spend their time and the time of others on what is important, anticipating and adjusting for problems and roadblocks.

About King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT)

King County is committed to being the best-run government in the nation, and King County Information Technology (KCIT) is helping lead that transformation. KCIT harnesses the power of technology to modernize operations, advance digital equity and social justice, and deliver innovative solutions that engage, empower, and serve our residents, businesses, and community partners.

Recognized by the National Association of Counties (NACo) for excellence in vision, strategy, innovation, and collaboration, KCIT is focused on delivering smart, secure, and customer-centered technology services that strengthen county operations and support thriving, resilient communities. As the technology business partner to all 18 County departments, KCIT provides the foundational systems and services that power many of the region’s most essential functions. We work side-by-side with our partners to design and deliver technology solutions that enhance customer experience and advance King County’s mission. Learn more about KCIT at: http://kingcounty.gov/depts/it.aspx.

• Responsible for overall leadership of a team of technical data engineers.
• Hire, manage, coach, train, discipline, and mentor staff of direct reports, developing performance measures and conducting performance evaluations.
• Communicate direction to staff, identifying objectives and goals, and serve as an escalation point for conflicting priorities.
• Coordinate and manage internal project activities, working with management to prioritize workloads.
• Keep abreast of the latest technologies.
• Working collaboratively with customer agencies to identify how the team can add value to their projects and daily operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• At least 3 years experience designing, building, and supporting data integration solutions using Informatica or related technology.  

• Previous experience in a leadership role is preferred but not required. 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex, technical concepts.
• Experience gathering business needs/requirements and translating those to technical specifications.
• Strong technical background with various Microsoft technologies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, gaining their trust and respect.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Experienced in a variety of formal presentation settings; one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, direct reports and bosses.   
• Skilled in accurately scoping out length of tasks and projects, setting objectives and goals, and can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal.
• Knowledgeable about how organizations work, hammering out tough agreements and settling disputes equitably with minimum noise.
• Skilled in establishing clear direction and bringing out the best in people by providing stretch tasks and assignments.
• Skilled in creating a feeling of belonging in a team, defining success in terms of the whole team, keeping the team focused on the goal and/or task.
• Make good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supervising or managing in a union environment
• Knowledgeable in software development lifecycle best practices
• Familiarity with PowerShell, Informatica, Microsoft APIM, and/or other technologies used when integrating data between systems
• Experience supporting web applications and technologies

Hybrid Work: KCIT works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Chinook Building, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Work Schedule: The normal workweek for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position may require after-hours escalation support. 

FLSA Status: This position is FLSA Exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay

Duration: This Special Duty Assignment is estimated for six months but may be subject to change. 

Classification: IT Manager (Job code: 740301)

Union: This position is represented by L117-IT Managers & Supervisors

Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Application Process

This position is open to internal King County Department of Information Technology employees only as a Special Duty Opportunity. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

Required Application Materials:

• Please click the apply button to complete an online applicant profile 
• Attach a resume including all relevant experience

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Shannon Hoeper at [email protected]

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