Director of Information & Operational Technology

Springfield Utility Board

$176K — $206K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in Information and Operational Technology roles
  • 5+ years in executive or senior management positions
  • 5+ years supervising professional or technical staff
  • Experience managing departmental budgets
  • Expertise in leading technology strategy and cybersecurity initiatives
  • Preferred background in utilities or complex service organizations
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business Administration

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Information and Operational Technology department
  • Oversee development and execution of technology strategy
  • Manage departmental operating and capital budgets
  • Supervise and develop technical staff and performance evaluations
  • Drive cybersecurity and transformational technology initiatives
  • Collaborate with executive leadership and other departments
  • Enhance service delivery through innovative technology solutions

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Short-Term Disability
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Competitive Paid Time Off Plan
  • Yearly Cost of Living Increase - Subject to Board Approval
Full Job Description
Salary: $14,743.74 - $17,244.94 Monthly
Location : 250 A Street, Springfield OR, 97477
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 85
Department: Management Information Services
Division: Information Technology
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/4/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
Springfield Utility Board is recruiting for a Director of Information & Operational Technology

DIVISION: Management Information Services

REPORTS TO: CEO/General Manager

STATUS/HOURS: Exempt / Non-Union / Full Time / M - F / 8:00 - 5:00

SALARY: $14,743.74/month - $17,244.94/month (position will start at $14,743.74/month)

POSTING DATE: Tuesday, July 21, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

WORK LOCATION: This position is on-site at our 250 A Street Springfield, OR 97477 location.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Please visit our website at toread the Director of Information & Operational Technologyjob description prior to applying for this position to learn the Major Responsibilities of the position and the required Minimum Qualifications. The job description also lists the Physical and Mental Requirements for the position.

Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of combined experience in Information and Operational Technology
  • Minimum of five (5) years of executive or senior management experience leading technology department operations
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience supervising professional or technical staff, including performance evaluations, team development and operational planning
  • Demonstrated experience developing and administering departmental operating and capital budgets
  • Experience leading technology strategy, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and transformational initiatives
  • Preferred experience in utilities or similarly complex service delivery organization of similar or greater size

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a closely related field required. An equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible executive-level experience may be considered.
  • Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Information Technology, Information Systems or a closely related field preferred.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS

The following application materials are required:
  1. Applications can be submitted online at:
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume

What to Expect from our Selection Process

Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, qualifications, experience, education and training. Information related to education, certification/licensures and experience must be verifiable on your application to be given credit. Avoid referencing your resume in the job duties section of the application. Incomplete applications may be disqualified. The selection process varies according to the position and can include but is not limited to supplemental questionnaires, written or skill tests, interviews, and job-specific assessment processes. All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment Law. In addition, reference checks, driving record checks and criminal background checks may be required dependent on the position. Specific positions also require applicants to have an Oregon driver's license, physical examination and/or a drug test prior to employment.

NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Short-Term Disability
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Competitive Paid Time Off Plan
  • Yearly Cost of Living Increase - Subject To Board Approval

01

Do you have a minimum of ten (10) years of combined experience in Information and Operational Technology?
  • Yes
  • No

02

If you answered yes to the previous questions, please describe your experience. Mark N/A if not applicable.
03

Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of executive or senior management experience leading technology department operations?
  • Yes
  • No

04

If you answered yes to the previous questions, please describe your experience leading technology department operations. Mark N/A if not applicable.
05

Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of experience supervising professional or technical staff, including performance evaluations, team development and operational planning?
  • Yes
  • No

06

If you answered yes to the previous questions, please describe your experience supervising professional or technical staff. Mark N/A if not applicable.
07

Do you have demonstrated experience developing and administering departmental operating and capital budgets?
  • Yes
  • No

08

If you answered yes to the previous questions, please describe your experience developing and administering departmental operating and capital budgets. Mark N/A if not applicable.
09

Do you have experience leading technology strategy, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and transformational initiatives?
  • Yes
  • No

10

If you answered yes to the previous questions, please describe your experience leading technology strategy, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and transformational initiatives. Mark N/A if not applicable.
11

Do you have experience in utilities or similarly complex service delivery organization of similar or greater size?
  • Yes
  • No

12

If you answered yes to the previous questions, please describe your experience in utilities or similarly complex service delivery organization of similar or greater size. Mark N/A if not applicable.
13

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a closely related field? (An equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible executive-level experience may be considered.)
  • Yes
  • No

14

If you answered yes to the previous question, please list your degree and where you received it from, or explain your equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible executive-level experience. Mark N/A if not applicable.
15

Do you have a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Information Technology, Information Systems or a closely related field?
  • Yes
  • No

16

If you answered yes to the previous question, please list your Master's degree and where you received it from. Mark N/A if not applicable.
Required Question

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