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    Director - Technical Services - Mesquite, United States - Mesquite ISD

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    PRIMARY PURPOSE:

  • Leads the staff of the Technical Services Department at the direction of the Executive Director of Technical Services. The Director also assists the Executive Director in setting department policies and procedures and ensures that the department maintains a high level of customer service for staff and students.
  • QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education/Certification:

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Preference will be given to applicants with technical certifications, education, or experience in a relevant technical field.
  • SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

  • Technical knowledge of telephone systems, wide area networks, fire alarm systems, security systems, A/V systems, and camera systems.
  • Highly organized, detailed oriented, and able to work within a high -pressure environment.
  • Ability to communicate technical information both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to analyze and problem-solve a variety of highly technical issues.
  • Must have excellent communication, leadership, project management, and customer service skills
  • EXPERIENCE:

  • At least five years of experience managing a technical team.
  • Experience managing large complex projects, including researching, evaluating, and implementing new technologies.
  • Experience in technical specification writing and the RFP process.
  • Experience in designing and implementing complex technical systems.
  • Experience with ERATE policies, procedures, and deadlines.
  • Technical or Management training and certifications.
  • MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Assigns and supervises tasks directly and through intermediate supervisors to ensure efficient and functioning technical systems.
  • Collaborates with the district's architects and engineers to develop technical RFPs, which includes all technical design drawings and technical specification writing.
  • Interviews and hires personnel directly and works with supervisors on their hiring recommendations.
  • Responsible for managing all Technical Services personnel issues directly or through intermediate supervisors.
  • Collaborates with Technical Services supervisors and staff on product research, evaluation, and implementation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manages and supports the Technical Services Supervisors responsible for the installation and maintenance of district-wide technology systems.
  • Manages and supports the Helpdesk Manager responsible for all help desk agents and all helpdesk matters.
  • Manages and supports the Technical Services Project Manager.
  • Manages and supports the Technical Services Asset Manager
  • Manages and supports the work of Technical Services staff by facilitating and tracking project status; identifying problems and issues; allocating appropriate resources and ensuring that technical support services are completed on schedule and at the highest levels of quality. Assists staff in the troubleshooting of high-level technical issues.
  • Supports all direct reports on their technical and professional growth as well as the growth of their staff members.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS:

    Mental Demands:

  • Long and varied hours. Work performed on multiple projects concurrently, under the pressure of rigid deadlines and time limitations, and occasionally works nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Responsible for operational uptime of multiple technology systems in the district that affects business, educational and security functions within the school district.
  • Physical demands/environmental factors:

  • Long hours of sitting and working at a computer.
  • Occasional visits to job sites reviewing work at high places which requires the use of ladders, powered lifts, and scaffolds. Also reviews work in confined spaces such as crawl spaces under the buildings.
  • Reaching with hands and arms frequently repeating the same hand, arm, or finger motion.
  • The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

    Employment Begins: July 1, Days

    The Mesquite Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or for any other reason prohibited by law.


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