The city of Dalton has named a finalist in its search for a new IT director. Jorge A. Paez of Chatsworth is the finalist for the position, subject to final approval of the full mayor and council. The vacancy was created when the city’s previous IT director accepted a position with a private sector firm.
Mr. Paez is a graduate of Dalton State College, where he received a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a focus on management information systems. He has worked in the IT field since 2014, most recently as an IT system administrator and tech for a local manufacturing firm in Dalton.
Mr.
Paez was named the sole finalist for the position from a field of five candidates who applied for the position after the city advertised the vacancy. Three of those applicants were external candidates. Mr. Paez was named the finalist based on his previous experience and qualifications.
The city’s IT Department manages the deployment of technology in support of approximately 350 employees at more than 15 locations.