Video Conferencing Systems Manager

Under administrative direction, is responsible for managing the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive County-wide audio/video conferencing system.

Responsibilities

Manages the implementation and maintenance of a County wide Video Conferencing System (CVCS) including audio/video conference projects throughout Bexar County Offices and Departments including coordination with outside agencies; Maintains the daily functionality of criminal justice and law enforcement audio/video conferencing equipment; Acts as project leader, technical advisor, and advocate of further development; implements an integrated, agency-wide video conferencing system; Leads or serves on technical advisory committees, reviews consultant reports, and assists in project scoping as needed; Develops annual and long term CVCS projects and related strategies, including preparing requests for proposal, soliciting and reviewing bids, recommending awards to Commissioners Court, monitoring contract compliance, and researching, writing and administering grants; Administers CVCS budget, authorizes expenditures and ensures cost effective operations; Manages development of audio/video conferencing software applications, including configuring, designing, developing, testing, documenting applications, training users and resolving problems; Investigates and recommends audio/video conferencing hardware and networking options and alternatives, including recommendations for funding; Develops and implements an audio/video conferencing training program for Bexar County staff; Oversees the design, selection, installation, configuration and periodic upgrades to video conferencing equipment and system; Presents periodic status updates to Commissioners Court; Performs related duties as required

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a closely related field, and five (5) years project management experience including two (2) years supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Considerable knowledge of audio/video technology including video conferencing experience; knowledge of current industry trends and developments; Skill in equipment needs assessment, development and implementation; skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing; skill to operate all video equipment; skill in communicating technical information to individuals with varying levels of equipment literacy; Ability to manage employees and vendors; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees and vendors; Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance; Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test; Required to be on-call 24-hours a day; May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Benefits

Competitive salary; retirement; benefits available to employee's spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren)