Manager, Information Technology

Lompoc Unified School District

$90K — $110K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field.
  • Four years of responsible experience in information technology services.
  • One year of supervisory experience in information technology services.
  • Valid California Class C driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, direct, coordinate, and review staff work plans.
  • Manage daily operations and activities of IT staff.
  • Train, supervise, and evaluate personnel performance.
  • Support ongoing district-wide technology needs assessments.
  • Direct and oversee implementation of the district's technology plan.
  • Facilitate collaboration with department directors for problem-solving.
  • Manage complex database and network systems.

Benefits

  • Dual certification opportunities for candidates inside and outside the district.
  • Exposure to diverse educational and IT environments in TK-12 settings.
  • Opportunities for continuous improvement and process enhancement.
  • Ability to initiate and implement impactful technology strategies.
Full Job Description
Salary: $90,985.00 - $110,591.00 Annually
Location : Lompoc Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2526-100
Department: Information and Technology Services
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 40

Description
MANAGER, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

POSTING IS A DUAL CERTIFICATION

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and service-oriented technology leader who understands that the purpose of technology in a public school district is to support student learning, empower staff, and improve organizational effectiveness. They possess a strong understanding of TK-12 educational environments and recognize that technology decisions must balance instructional needs, operational requirements, cybersecurity, fiscal responsibility, and long-term sustainability.

The successful candidate is a systems thinker who can identify root causes, improve processes, and build reliable, scalable technology services. They value service ownership, documentation, cross-training, and continuous improvement, while fostering a culture of accountability, customer service, and teamwork.

This individual communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, develops positive relationships across departments, and leads with integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to ensuring equitable, secure, and reliable technology services for all students and staff.
The established Eligibility List will remain in effect for one year.

The District has the right to limit the number of eligible which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Current Vacancy for Immediate Hire:
1 Manager, Information Technology position for 8.0 hours per day / 12 months

Application Process:
Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined in the Required Qualifications in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application will be invited to participate in the testing process.

Tentative Testing Schedule for this Recruitment:
Qualifications Appraisal Interview Date: 7/24/2026
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below:


Education:

  • Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field.


Experience:

  • Four years of increasingly responsible experience working in information technology services.
  • One year working in a supervisory capacity in information technology services.


Licenses and other Requirements

Valid California Class C driver's license.

Examples of Duties
Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned staff; assign work activities, projects and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures;

meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
Manage daily operations and activities of assigned staff and coordinate work schedules and project goals.
Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; participate in the interview and selection of assigned employees and recommend transfers, reassignment,

termination, and disciplinary actions.
Coordinate and review work assignments to assure compliance with established standards, requirements and protocols, requirements and procedures.
Support and manage ongoing district-wide needs assessment and development of technology implementation plan to ensure delivery of efficient and effective day-to-day and

ongoing information system and technology services districtwide.
Direct, oversee and implement the district plan for information systems and technology and develop standards for the purchase and repair of computers, peripherals, and

audiovisual equipment.
Manage, facilitate, and monitor information system implementation efforts to ensure that the Department keeps pace with day-to-day and future needs.
Provide frequent group and one-on-one communication and work in a collaborative manner with department directors and other administrators and professionals district-wide to

facilitate decision making and problem solving in the area of computers and technology services and assessment.
Supervise and assist with the installation, operation, and maintenance of workstations, servers, switches, and other hardware/software supported by the IT Department.
Provide and oversee support services to users of district databases/ network systems, including client-server and peer to peer Network, online microprocessors, personal

computers, and computer terminals.
Oversee the maintenance and operation of the information technology services work order system to ensure that the department is providing timely and accurate support

districtwide.
Manage department resources and provide timely and essential customer service, training programs and user support to ensure end users are proficient in using integrated

technologies.
Manage and oversee complex database systems, network management (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and VoIP environment) and protocols, intranet and Internet access, computer

workstations operations, and multiple hardware and software platforms.
Assists and provides guidance with cybersecurity improvements in order to maintain security best practices.
Conducts regular audits of integrated systems to ensure data integrity and performance optimization.
OTHER DUTIES:

Performs other duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field and four years of increasingly responsible experience working in information technology services including one year in a supervisory capacity.

Licenses and other Requirements:
• Valid California Class C driver's license.

Knowledge of:
  • Advanced design and operation of operating systems and related hardware and software.
  • System analysis, design and management techniques.
  • Principles and practices of administration, supervision, employee motivation and training.
  • Use of instructional and multimedia software.
  • Modern hardware and software concepts and terminology, including LANs, WANs, servers and operating systems.
  • Complex data communication and networking protocols, configurations and linkages.
  • Technical aspects of the systems design and programming field.
  • Department and program objectives and goals.
  • Software licensing requirements and restrictions.
  • Legal mandates, policies and regulations pertaining to information and technology services.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Computer software applications and languages utilized by the District.
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Ability to:
  • Plan, organize and direct activities and operations to assure the proper operation and maintenance of computers from PCs to servers.
  • Assure the smooth, efficient and proper integration of hardware and software technologies.
  • Implement, maintain and administer hardware and software infrastructure.
  • Assign, prioritize and review work of subordinates.
  • Supervise, train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
  • Evaluate the ongoing performance of the operating system and related hardware, software and data communications systems and recommend and implement changes to accomplish increased system productivity and efficiency.
  • Diagnose complex software and hardware problems and malfunctions.
  • Provide technical input and recommendations for new system configuration and features.
  • Work independently.
  • Establish and maintain effective organizational, public and community relationships.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work Environment:
  • Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
  • Constant interruptions.
  • Indoor, office, outdoor and classroom environment.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
  • Seeing to view a computer monitor.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other technology equipment.
  • Sitting and standing for extended periods of time.
  • Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
  • Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
  • Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling heavy objects up to forty (40) pounds.
  • Climbing ladders.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed.

Supplemental Information

NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS:
  1. All sections of the application must be completed.
  2. Incomplete applications will be screened out.
  3. The section titled "Your Record of Experience" must demonstrate the type and years of experience required for this position.
  4. A resume will NOT be accepted in-lieu of a completed application.
  5. All correspondence will be done by email only. Please add Governmentjobs.com to your safe sender list, as some emails go to junk and/or spam folders
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
  1. Letter of Introduction - Must be submitted with application
  2. Resume - Must be submitted with application
  3. Two (2) letters of Reference/Recommendation (must be current letters within the past 12-months) - Must be submitted with application
  4. Copies of Transcripts - Must be submitted upon acceptance of an offer of employment for this position.


Application and Selection Process
• All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process for the position.
• The examination process may include one or more of the following: written, oral, and performance examination.
• Candidates must pass all parts of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list. The final score will determine the candidate's rank on the eligibility list.
• A candidate in the top three ranks (including tie scores) on the eligibility list may be considered for hire; when there are multiple vacancies in the same job classification, additional ranks will be considered.
• Open and Promotional examinations are open to applicants inside and outside the Lompoc Unified School District. To qualify for the promotional examination, employees must have permanent status in the Lompoc Unified School District as a classified employee.
• Promotional Only examinations are open to current Lompoc Unified School District classified employees only. For employees to qualify for the promotional examination, they must have permanent status in the District as a classified employee.
• Dual Certification examinations are open to all applicants, including current Lompoc Unified School District employees and those from the general public. Dual Certification results are integrated into one eligibility list based on rank.
• Eligibility lists are generally valid for up to one (1) year. Lists may be exhausted prior to the original expiration date, or they may be extended with the approval of the Personnel Commission.
• If you require disability accommodation for any step of the application and selection process, please notify the Classified Human Resources office in writing by the final date of this recruitment (or as soon as possible for an open continuous recruitment).
• The Lompoc Unified School District reserves the right to limit the applicants in the second examination, the Qualifications Appraisal Interview, to a number which can be expected to be used during the life of the eligibility list.
• Veterans' Preference Points: This recruitment is eligible for veterans' preference points for qualifying veterans upon initial hire.

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