Manager – Departmental Computing
Last updated: May 19, 2025
Typical Responsibilities
Manages a computing staff of at least 2.0 FTE that performs a variety of professional level computing functions for a department or organizational unit such as programming, systems analysis, database development, complex report development, information security management, network management, web systems development, and application development. Provides senior level assistance to resolve departmental computing problems. May also be responsible for evaluation of technical systems needs and recommendations and/or purchases of software and hardware acquisitions and/or upgrades.
Supervisory Responsibility
Positions must supervise at least 2.0 FTE. Supervisors have the authority to hire staff, evaluate job performance, and take corrective action if performance is not acceptable.
Overtime Eligibility
FLSA overtime status is based on the position’s duties and responsibilities, and whether or not the position’s gross salary is less than the federal FLSA salary basis test or the Washington state salary basis test, whichever is higher. Please visit the Compensation website for current information on FLSA overtime eligibility.
Professional Staff Exemption
Senior Computer Systems and Network Programming: Individuals having demonstrated professional competence in computer systems and network programming above the journey-level, who independently perform work assignments, and devise methods and processes to meet new and unique work requirements and problems. Employees having substantial responsibility in at least one of the following areas: Applying systems analysis techniques and procedures including consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional specifications; Designing, developing, documenting, analyzing, creating, testing, or modifying computer systems or programs, including prototypes based on and related to user or system design specifications; Designing, documenting, testing, creating, or modifying computer programs related to machine operating systems; or A combination of these duties, the performance of which requires the same level of skills.
Sample Working Titles
Computer Lab Manager, Manager Finance Business Systems, Client Services Manager, IT Department Manager, Manager Information Services, Assistant Director of Computer Support
Alternative Payroll Titles
If the position does not supervise 2.0 FTE, a job in the Senior Computer Specialist payroll title series may be appropriate. If this position devotes a significant portion of their time to strategic planning and supervising a staff of professional computing positions, the Director – Departmental Computing title may be more appropriate. Positions that perform some of the above duties but spend the bulk of their time on work such as first level help desk, installation of software or patches, diagnosing and repairing hardware or software problems, simple programming/scripting, etc., may not meet exemption into professional staff. Such positions may be a better fit for jobs in the classified system, such as Computer Maintenance Technician, Computer Support Technician, Computer Support Analyst, or Computer Support Specialist.
Limitations
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