DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS Examination Number #60009610 Salary: Erie2 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES - $60,000.00 - $80,000.00/Year OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Examination Date: 12/7/2024 Applications must be Received or Postmarked by: 10/23/2024 Issued on 10/9/2024 by Chautauqua County Department of Human Resources, Gerace Office Building, Mayville, NY 14757 (716) 753-4237 Exam announcements and application forms are available on the Internet at chqgov.com - Click on Employment EXAMINATION PROCESSING FEE: A non-refundable examination processing fee of $15.00 is required for each separately numbered examination for which you apply. The examination processing fee may be paid either by sending a check or money order payable to the Director of Finance (please write the examination number and title on your check/money order), paying in-person with a valid credit card, or payment by phone (must have application in office). APPLICATION FORM: Your application for this test is part of the examination process. Applications must be completely filled out, with all pertinent information stated. VACANCIES: At present one (1) vacancy exists in the Erie2 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES. Results from promotional examination #75706010 also being held for this title will be used first for appointments. DUTIES: The Director of Technology and Communications has the responsibility for providing administrative and technical support for an agency's information technology infrastructure. A person in this class has responsibility for the overall monitoring and administration of a Wide Area Network (WAN) and related systems, such as communication systems, digital video applications, or retrieval systems. The incumbent also maintains existing computer systems applications, installing, configuring and maintaining software and hardware, and responding to the needs of end users. An employee in this position administers database applications and provides system training and support for administrators, technical employees and end users. Work is performed with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in tasks performed. Supervision may be exercised over technical support employees or employees of lesser rank. Does related work as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and either: A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college, or university with a Bachelors degree in computer science, computer information systems or a closely related computer field and two (2) years of full-time paid experience in managing and providing technical support for the operation of a computer network; OR B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college, university or technical school with an Associates degree in computer science, computer information systems or a closely related computer field and four (4) years of experience as listed in A above; OR C. Successful completion of 60 semester credit hours from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college, university or technical school which must have included eighteen (18) semester credit hours in management information systems, computer science, information technology or a closely related computer field and four (4) years of experience as listed in A above; OR D. 8 years of experience as listed in A above. Special Requirement for Appointment in School Districts and BOCES: Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required. For full announcement: