Technology Services

About the Department

The Technology Services Department (TSD) serves as the County's primary resource for technology guidance and is responsible for the planning, development, coordination, and support of the county's use of information technologies and enterprise data systems. The primary function is to provide internal technical support to County departments, elected officials, and partnering entities. TSD staff consults with personnel to ensure County technology needs are effectively identified, clearly understood, properly prioritized, and efficiently implemented and maintained.

The Technology Services Department has created a vision for its next five years of service to Douglas County. The Department's Strategic Plan, 2017 document is a clear road map toward the future and serves as a guide for improvement to services and new projects.

Vision: The Technology Services Department is a trusted partner for Douglas County enabling the efficient use of resources and information which ultimately supports quality-of-life for the community.

Mission: We provide technology solutions to ensure effective implementation and management of county services. We collaborate with departments to ensure ongoing improvement of services for employees and the citizens of Douglas County.

The services provided by the Technology Services Department are mostly provided to Douglas County government entities. A complete list of services exists in our Service Catalog. This document offers a comprehensive look at what we do and who we serve every day.

The Technology Service Department is comprised of two divisions;

Operations and Infrastructure - Maintains and provides County voice and data network infrastructure, data center operations and storage, public safety telecommunications backbone, application services that support internal county departments and partnering entities, and provides internal services to support the use of desktop computers and peripherals.

GIS and Data Services - Operates the County's enterprise geographic information systems (GIS); creates, maintains, and leverages a large library of geo-spatial data-sets for the purposes of analysis, regulatory compliance, and operational reference; develops customized GIS/Web applications; and, supports and maintains County databases and datasets.

For further information or to order services, Visit the GIS Portal.

Contact

Peace Ruggia

Peace Ruggia

Chief Technology Officer

Address:

1616 8th St

Minden, Nevada 89423

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News

Posted: Dec 04, 2024

Douglas County Community and Senior Center Hosts Free "Community Meets Art" 10th Anniversary Celebration

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Posted: Nov 15, 2024

Douglas County Emergency Management Releases Hazard Mitigation Plan Draft, Invites Public Feedback

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Posted: Nov 07, 2024

False Property Fraud Alerts Affecting LifeLock Users in Douglas County

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Posted: Nov 05, 2024

Volunteer Advisory Board Vacancies

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Posted: Nov 05, 2024

Partnership Douglas County and Douglas County Present: Steered Straight Parent Night Presentation

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Posted: Nov 01, 2024

Douglas County to Host Annual Flood Awareness Event

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Posted: Oct 31, 2024

Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley Donation Helps Community Center Youth

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Posted: Oct 23, 2024

Trump Campaign Withdraws Permit Application

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Posted: Oct 17, 2024

New Deputy Director of Community Services

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Posted: Oct 08, 2024

Douglas County Finance Department Receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for Third Consecutive Year

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Posted: Sep 27, 2024

Douglas County Community Services Foundation Launches Fundraiser with Tahoe Knight Monsters to Benefit Local Programs

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Posted: Sep 25, 2024

Douglas County Courts Launch New Jury Case Management System, Warn of Jury Duty Fraud

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Posted: Sep 18, 2024

Douglas County Honors Local Businesses with 2024 Business Spotlight Awards

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Posted: Sep 18, 2024

New Lake Tahoe Regional Evacuation Plan Developed by Regional Fire, Law, & Emergency Management Personnel

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Posted: Sep 09, 2024

September 10, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting to Include Virtual Option

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Posted: Sep 09, 2024

2025 One Nevada Community Grant

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Posted: Sep 03, 2024

September 5, 2024 Board of County Commissioners Meeting to Include Virtual Option

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Posted: Aug 29, 2024

Douglas County Prepares for 2024 General Election with New Statewide Voter Registration System

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Posted: Aug 13, 2024

Douglas County Clerk-Treasurer Announces Successful Rollout of National Voter Registration Act Initiative

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Posted: Aug 09, 2024

Statement on Muller Parkway Project

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Posted: Aug 06, 2024

Board of County Commissioners Accepting Applications for Western Nevada Development District

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Posted: Jul 26, 2024

Tahoe Justice Court & Tahoe Jail Facility Tours

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Posted: Jul 24, 2024

Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Land Management Issue Finding of No Significant Impact, Decision Record for Painted Rock Mine

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Posted: Jul 23, 2024

Minden-Tahoe Airport Hosts Open House with Free Admission

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Posted: Jul 17, 2024

July 17 Spring Valley Fire Update

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Posted: Jul 17, 2024

Software Glitch Affects Reverse 911 System

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Posted: Jul 15, 2024

Carson Valley Health's Ongoing Sponsorship

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Posted: Jul 12, 2024

Douglas County Now Accepting Applications for 2025 Community Development Block Grant Program Grant Cycle

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Posted: Jul 10, 2024

Jackson & Whitaker Wealth Management Sponsors the Douglas County Community & Senior Center

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Posted: Jul 05, 2024

DC Successful 4th of July New Parking Program

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Posted: Jul 01, 2024

July 2, 2024 Airport Advisory Committee and Regional Transportation Commission Meetings Canceled

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Posted: Jun 17, 2024

Douglas County Hires New China Spring Youth Camp Director

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Posted: Jun 14, 2024

Douglas County Launches Paid Parking Program at Zephyr Cove Beach

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Posted: Jun 10, 2024

Planning Division Invites Public to Attend South Shore Area Plan Townhall

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Posted: Jun 07, 2024

Recorders Office Launches New Software

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Posted: Jun 03, 2024

Judge Upholds Certificate of Insufficiency Related to Vacation Home Rental Petition

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Posted: May 31, 2024

New Justice Center Design

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Posted: May 29, 2024

June 6 BOCC Meeting Offsite

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Posted: May 23, 2024

Douglas County Hires New CTO

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Posted: May 22, 2024

BOCC Applications for Library Board of Trustees

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Posted: May 06, 2024

Douglas County Board of County Commissioners to Host Special Meeting for Budget Adoption

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Posted: May 02, 2024

Douglas County Debuts Finalized Strategic Plan

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Posted: Apr 26, 2024

2024 Muller Parkway Project Updates

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Posted: Apr 18, 2024

Federal Emergency Management Agency Updates Flood Maps, Opens Appeal Period

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Posted: Apr 17, 2024

Douglas County Board of County Commissioners to Host Special Meeting for Budget Updates

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Posted: Apr 09, 2024

BOCC Airport and Audit Committee Appointment

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Posted: Mar 28, 2024

Douglas County Hires New Community Services Director

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Posted: Mar 26, 2024

DOUGLAS COUNTY SHARES INFORMATION, RESOURCES FOR NOXIOUS VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

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Posted: Mar 14, 2024

Douglas County Announces Budget Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2024-25

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Posted: Mar 11, 2024

New Date for the Board of County Commissioners Strategic Plan Special Meeting

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Posted: Mar 05, 2024

Bureau of Indian Affairs to Hold Public Meeting on Painted Rock Mine

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Posted: Feb 29, 2024

March 1, 2024 Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting Postponed

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Posted: Feb 29, 2024

Douglas County Appoints New Minden-Tahoe Airport Manager

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Posted: Feb 12, 2024

Board of County Commissioners to Hold Special Meeting to Review Public Feedback on Strategic Plan

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Posted: Feb 07, 2024

Discrepancies Found on VHR Petition

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Posted: Feb 04, 2024

County Government Office Closure Does Not Affect Elections

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Posted: Feb 04, 2024

County Offices to Close Monday, February 5

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Posted: Jab 26, 2024

Douglas County Manager's Office to Oversee Supervision of China Spring Youth Camp

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Posted: Jab 24, 2024

Douglas County Presents Draft of Strategic Plan, Encourages Public Feedback

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Posted: Jab 23, 2024

Douglas County Board of County Commissioners Accepting Applications for One Appointment to the Airport Advisory Committee

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Posted: Jab 18, 2024

Interim Assistant County Manager Accepts Lasting Appointment

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Posted: Jab 18, 2024

Douglas County Hosts Two Stormwater Master Plan Public Workshops

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Posted: Dec 22, 2023

Douglas County Recognizes Renea Louie

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Posted: Dec 18, 2023

Douglas County Board of County Commissioners Accepting Applications for Various Volunteer Advisory Boards

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Posted: Dec 08, 2023

Douglas County Assessment Notice

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Posted: Nov 28, 2023

December 7, 2023 BOCC Meeting Time Change

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Posted: Nov 16, 2023

Douglas County Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer

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Posted: Nov 09, 2023

Planning Commission to Continue Development Item

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Posted: Nov 02, 2023

County to Review and Present Strategic Plan Public Feedback

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Posted: Nov 01, 2023

Flood Awareness Education Event

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Posted: Oct 25, 2023

Douglas County Vacation Home Rental Update

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Posted: Oct 13, 2023

Douglas County Board of County Commissioners Accepting Applications for Various Volunteer Advisory Boards

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Posted: Oct 02, 2023

Douglas County Public Elections Office Moves Locations

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Posted: Sep 29, 2023

October 19, 2023 Board of County Commissioners Meeting to be Held at Lake Tahoe, Item Concerning Vacation Home Rentals to be Discussed

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Posted: Sep 29, 2023

Douglas County Businesses Receive 2023 Business Spotlight Awards

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Posted: Sep 29, 2023

County Wrapping Up First Phase of Strategic Plan, Sets Sights on Next Steps

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Posted: Sep 22, 2023

Douglas County, Nevada Launches Website-Based Digital Budget Book Powered By ClearGov

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Posted: Sep 20, 2023

Community Health Hosts Flu Vaccine Clinics

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Posted: Sep 11, 2023

Douglas County and DCSO Launch New Real-Time Emergency Mapping Tool

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Posted: Sep 05, 2023

Strategic Plan Online Survey Now Live

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Posted: Sep 01, 2023

Douglas County Clerk-Treasurer Recognized with National Elections Certification

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Posted: Aug 25, 2023

Douglas County Accepting Applications for Chief Technology Officer and Chief Financial Officer

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Posted: Aug 21, 2023

Douglas County Hires New Economic Vitality Manager

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Posted: Aug 18, 2023

Douglas County Launches Strategic-Planning Process, Holds Several Public Workshops to Garner Input

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Posted: Aug 08, 2023

Douglas County Clerk-Treasurer's Office Working to Rectify Small Number of Inaccurate Property-Tax Bills

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Posted: Aug 02, 2023

August 3, 2023 Board of County Commissioners Meeting to Include Virtual Option

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Posted: Jul 21, 2023

Douglas County Community Health Clinic Hosts Back-to-School Vaccine Event

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Posted: Jul 20, 2023

Board of County Commissioners Accepting Applications for One Volunteer Advisory Board Position

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Posted: Jul 19, 2023

Douglas County Now Accepting Applications for Justice of the Peace in Tahoe Township

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Posted: Jul 12, 2023

Douglas County Now Accepting Applications for 2024 Community Development Block Grant Program Grant Cycle

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Posted: Jul 11, 2023

Douglas County Asks Residents and Visitors to Prepare for Upcoming Heatwave

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Posted: Jun 30, 2023

Board of County Commissioners to Hear Agenda Item Related to American Rescue Plan Act

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Posted: Jun 30, 2023

Douglas County Community Services Director Scott Morgan to Serve as Interim Assistant County Manager

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Posted: Jun 21, 2023

Douglas County Clerk-Treasurer's Office Resuming Passport Services by Appointment Beginning July 10

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Posted: Jun 16, 2023

Board of County Commissioners Approves Contract for New Douglas County Manager

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Posted: Jun 15, 2023

Emergency Management Director Officially Appointed by the Board of County Commissioners

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Posted: Jun 08, 2023

Board of County Commissioners Adopts Changes to VHR Ordinance

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Posted: Jun 05, 2023

Douglas County Assessor’s Office Provides Permanent DMV Exemption Cards For Qualifying Taxpayers

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