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r <br /> MW <br /> 4 1 � <br /> Computer Services <br /> �ffiDepartmental Structure and Functions <br /> The Computer Services Department currently employs five staff members , including : <br /> Computer Services Manager <br /> • Web Master <br /> Database Administrator <br /> Technicians ( 2) <br /> • Application Specialist ( Future Position <br /> Computer Services operates under the Office of the Budget and administrates the County ' s <br /> computer systems, networks , and servers . Computer Services also maintains information <br /> technology and communication systems Countywide and assists all departments with their <br /> automated information processing needs , including computer and telecommunication equipment <br /> purchases and maintenance . <br /> In addition , Computer Services plays a key role in assisting the County in achieving its information <br /> technology vision . The Division provides reliable and quality information management services as <br /> well as ongoing information technology leadership and direction for the organization . The <br /> Computer Services mission is to enable the service delivery of its customers through the integration <br /> of industry tested and secure countywide technology resources . <br /> GTG recommends the County hire a GIS Director to lead and coordinate the County ' s GIS <br /> implementation within the first year of this three year phased implementation . The GIS Director will <br /> be responsible for providing enterprise-wide support to all County departments/divisions . There are <br /> a few options here in regard to the organizational position of this new GIS Director. County staff <br /> emphasized that having the GIS Director directly under the Office of the Budget or Computer <br /> Services are options . In either option , the GIS Director will work closely with Computer Services <br /> personnel to ensure that all GIS infrastructure , including data , software , hardware , network, and <br /> customer support issues are addressed . These roles , along with associated relationships , are crucial <br /> •- for an enterprise wide GIS implementation (see Appendix II : Seven Keys to a Successful GIS for more <br /> information on the importance of having a GIS Director) . <br /> The recommended GIS Director will be a Level 1 GIS user; however, other users within the Division <br /> will utilize GIS for less complex analyses and mapping , such as that of Level 2 and Level 3 GIS Users <br /> ( see Chapter 2 : GIS Organizational Structure and Staffing for more information on Level 1 , Level 2 & <br /> Level 3 GIS Users) . <br /> Computer Services will continue to play a key role in the development and implementation of the <br /> County ' s enterprise GIS . <br /> PtOraanizational GIS Support <br /> The GIS Director, in conjunction with Computer Services will implement three levels of departmental <br /> support , depending upon the current level of GIS use and internal capabilities per department. <br /> They include : <br /> Level 7 - GIS Director provides minimal support for department/division / office GIS activities , <br /> system and application support . The GIS Director is used primarily for strategic and <br /> procedural support. Indian River County currently does not have any departments/divisions <br /> 268 <br /> GIS Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan Chapter 1 — Departmental GIS Needs Assessments <br />