NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Assistant Director of IT
DeSoto, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$98K/yr - $143K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Director of IT to manage the day-to-day activities of the City’s Information Technology Department. The role involves overseeing technology administration, systems support, user support, and project management while ensuring compliance with policies and budget management.
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Responsibilities
Oversees the services and activities of the department by planning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work plan for the division; consulting with City departments and divisions to coordinate system activities and to identify needs while managing major projects including software or hardware improvements
Manages budgetary expenditures and controls departmental budget expenditures, including broad oversight of the Electronic Equipment Replacement Fund, and the purchase, configuration, and installation of new and replacement equipment and software
Assists the IT Director in operational and strategic planning, including fostering innovation and planning projects
Provides input for the IT director on creating and maintaining Information Technology related policies and procedures; monitors for compliance via methodology approved by City policy while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity; monitors and maintains a comprehensive disaster recovery plan
Oversee the design, implementation, management, maintenance and security of the City’s telephone system
Oversees endpoint / end-user support for all City departments
Performs other assigned duties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field
Five (5) years of related work experience in information technology including supervisory experience
Must pass full Texas DPS criminal background check per FBI CJIS requirements
Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience
Preferred
Knowledge of public sector/municipal government organization, operations, policies, and procedures
Knowledge of some of the following: Cisco network hardware, Dell PowerEdge servers and Dell OptiPlex personal computers, Latitude portables and Precision workstations; Wireless wide-area network (WWAN) technology; Apple iPad tablets, iPhones and other cell phones; Microsoft Windows; Windows Server Apple iOS; Cisco IOS and various third-party applications used departmentally and City-wide
Knowledge of M365, Teams and Sharepoint
Experience with Voice Over IP Telecommunications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to maintain positive working relationship with City management, departments and personnel, and outside agencies and vendors
Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex materials, budgets and related documents
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public
Benefits
Health Insurance- BCBS
Dental Insurance- BCBS
Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight
Flexible Spending - Payflex
Life Insurance- Dearborn National
Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National
Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks
Education Pay
Social Security
Texas Municipal Retirement System
Vacation
Sick Leave
Holidays
Longevity Pay
Worker's Compensation
Fire/Police
Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual/Empower
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
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