MOORHEAD PUBLIC SERVICE IS LOOKING!

IT Division Manager

Moorhead Public Service (MPS) is accepting applications for an IT Division Manager. Under limited direction, this position has the overall responsibility for technical priorities, standards, and procedures, and to plan, organize, and control assigned resources of MPS’ utility-wide information technology (IT) systems and infrastructure, including communications, cyber and physical security, video surveillance, electronic access control, and Geographic Information System (GIS) and infrastructure in order to meet those requirements. This position is accountable for operating results that are consistent with established policies and objectives, operating procedures that ensure compliance with regulations intended to protect human life, the natural environment, and MPS’ investment in plant property; not public information; cyber and physical security threats; and North American Electric Reliability Corporation Conservation Improvement Program standards; as well as having comprehensive knowledge of systems design, analysis, programming, hardware maintenance, networking, and computer operations; comprehensive knowledge of the functions and operations of MPS’ IT Division; and the ability to determine the IT Division’s and system-wide needs of an information system and formulate an effective program to meet these needs.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience and certifications as determined by MPS; 10 years of IT administration experience; and a driver’s license valid in the state of Minnesota.

Desired qualifications include a master’s degree in computer science or a related field, 15 years of IT administration experience, and certification as a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert.

The 2026 salary range for this position is between $146,619 and $225,576 annually. The starting salary will depend on experience and education. Excellent health insurance and benefits package.

Application form and job description are available at https://www.mpsutility.com/index.php/en/employment-opportunities/newest-jobs or by calling 218.477.8000, Option 4.

Applicants MUST complete an MPS Application for Employment to be considered for employment with MPS. EOE.

Closing Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026.