Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Information Technology Manager

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree. Eight years of progressively responsible experience in developing, and/or configuring applications, and/or IT infrastructure support/maintenance, and/or radio infrastructure systems, and/or information security are required. Additional related work in developing, and/or configuring applications, and/or IT infrastructure support/maintenance, and/or radio infrastructure systems, and/or information security may substitute for the required college education on a year-for-year basis.

Recruitment Notes

This position is responsible for ensuring the reliability, continuity, and advancement of Miami-Dade Fire Rescues operational and administrative technology environments. The role provides leadership in the planning, implementation, administration, and support of enterprise applications, databases, infrastructure platforms, and cloud services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing application development, support, and enterprise technology platforms, including VMware, SharePoint, Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps and Power BI), and Azure cloud services.
• Leading technology projects from planning through implementation, including vendor-managed and internally developed solutions.
• Driving innovation and digital transformation initiatives through the adoption of emerging technologies and AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, and related automation solutions.
• Ensuring the secure, compliant, and effective use of technology in alignment with organizational policies and cybersecurity standards.
• Supporting business operations through process automation, reporting enhancements, and technology-driven efficiencies.
• Overseeing budget planning, fiscal controls, and resource management for the division.
• Leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient technology solutions that support departmental strategic objectives.