INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Frank J Swietnicki
Director of Information Technology

OFFICE HOURS: M – F, 8:00 to 4:30
PHONE: (570) 969-6658
FAX: (570) 348-4148

Jason M DeBiasi
Webmaster / Network Administrator

PETER G RIEBE
Support Specialist

The Department of Information Technology is responsible for the leadership of city-wide administrative information support and network services. The department is comprised of, Information Services, Internet Services, Graphic/Web design, and Help Desk Operators including microcomputer support.

Essential responsibilities of the Department:

  • Provides leadership to the City for information technology services in support of administrative
    and governmental concerns.
  • Assists in developing city-wide strategic technology plan, with particular emphasis on administrative
    systems and uses.
  • Directs and manages the planning, budgeting and operations of the Information Technology Department,
    including the city-wide network, supporting data, voice and video.
  • Hires, trains (or directs training of), supervises, and evaluates the performance of information services
    and network staff.
  • Long range plan including consideration of hardware and software, human resources, facilities, etc.
  • Coordinates the development and extension of administrative information technology and network
    services with user departments throughout the city.
  • Serves as a technical resource to departments regarding network and information technology.
  • Fosters a widespread awareness of good computer ethics within the city community.
  • Responsible for the sourcing, installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, operation and support
    for Internet Web interface applications and systems using leading technologies.
  • Assist users in the proper and efficient use of the system