ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

City of Miami

  • Miami, FL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
An Equal Opportunity EmployerNature of WorkThis is an executive level position, which reports to the Chief Information Officer. As a member of the Innovation and Technology (IT) leadership team, this individual will assist in planning, developing and implementing a comprehensive citywide information technology strategy, and will create and execute short-term and long-term plans and projects to be implemented within the architectural framework. The incumbent(s) in this classification are expected to act on behalf of the Chief Information Officer as required.Essential FunctionsAn incumbent in this classification is responsible for, but not limited to: assisting the Chief Information Officer in planning and directing the daily operation of one or more of the department's divisions on a 24 hour, 7 days, and 365 days basis; assisting with planning, assigning and directing the work of subordinate technical, professional and clerical personnel; assisting with hiring, reviewing, and/or recommending termination of employees; assisting with planning, developing, implementing, and managing the City's information technology assets serving all departments; coordinating the preparation of divisional and departmental budgets; conducting and reviewing feasibility studies and implementing new procedures to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the department; assisting other departments in reviewing their business processes and recommending ways to improve everyday operations utilizing automated systems; attending meetings and conferences with city officials and/or department directors to address information technology needs and requests; managing customer relations with IT users and delivering IT services to customers in accordance with Service Level Agreements; evaluating computer technology and recommending optimal mix of both hardware and software requirements for planned needs; assisting in the development of technical, operational, and security policy and standards; serving as liaison with other city departments, outside agencies and contractors; developing, implementing, and executing security, continuity and disaster recovery, and environmental safety measures; writing and evaluating procurement documents and legislation, conducting vendor negotiations and contract administration; presenting resolutions and ordinances to the City Commission; recommending and evaluating the purchase of hardware, software and services; creating RFP and/or bid specifications; managing programs and projects; writing and evaluating technology-related business plans and cost benefit analysis; administrating Capital Improvement Projects; preparing, conducting, and reviewing feasibility studies for major Information Technology projects; establishing work standards and training plans; and serving as liaison/consultant in the provision of information technology project management and consulting services to other departments and agencies; representing the Department at meetings with City Department and Office Directors, vendors, consultants and other local governments; and performing other related duties as required.Minimum RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field with at least seven (7) years progressively responsible management and supervisory experience in Information Technology. Master's Degree and a professional certification such as: Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO), Certified Public Technology Manager (CPTM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or other equivalent executive level certification preferred.ORAn equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a bachelor's degree in an aforementioned or closely related field.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:Depending on the needs of the department specialized certification, licenses and experience with specific computer program languages, hardware and software may also be required.
NOTE: Candidates will be subject to a Level II background screening.Documentation RequirementsPLEASE READ CAREFULLY.Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:Copy of proof of education in the form of a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field or higher from an accredited institution. Official/unofficial transcripts are also accepted. If submitting transcripts, transcripts must include the following: student's name, school name, number of credits, degree completion, and major. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating degree completion must be submitted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.*Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:
  • An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
  • A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (
), OR * A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (
), OR * A recognized Professional OrganizationFor additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the .It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.An Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental
  • Comprehensive Vision
  • Pre-Paid Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, (eligible for enrollment as of their date of hire)
  • Paid Leave (Vacation, Ill time, holidays, bereavement)
  • Life Insurance
  • Defined benefit pension plan or 401A retirement savings option
  • Options for deferred comp, credit union membership, and supplemental life insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement
Note: Benefits subject to change.

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