Innovation & Technology Director

This position is open until filled with a first review date scheduled for Tuesday January 20th.
Priority will be given to candidates who submit their application
on or before Monday January 19th at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

Lead. Secure. Modernize.

The City of Medford is seeking an Innovation and Technology Director to serve as the Citys senior technology leader and Chief Information Security Officer guiding how technology supports essential public services every day. This executive role partners closely with the City Manager department leadership and external stakeholders. You will set citywide technology direction oversee major initiatives and capital projects strengthen resiliency and disaster recovery and ensure sound governance compliance and vendor stewardship. If you are a steady people-centered leader who can translate complex technology choices into clear business decisions and build trust across an organization we invite you to apply.

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
• Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience in Information Technology (system analysis strategic planning multi-platform system integration and/or project management) directly appliable to the requirements of the position with four (4) of those years in a supervisory or executive leadership role.
• Bachelors degree in computer science management information systems or another specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
• Masters degree in computer science management information systems or another specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for four (4) years of experience.

• Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (occasional after-hours as needed)
• Opportunity for alternate schedule after the first 90-days:
  • 9-80 (nine-hour workdays with a three-day weekend every other week)

This position is part of the Executive employee group.

Learn more about our benefits HERE.

Directly related experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law. Six steps are included in this salary range allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.

• Medical vision and dental benefits for employee and family paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance policy value of $50000 paid by the City
• Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
• PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employees (6%) contributions
• Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employees retirement planning

• Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The Citys Wellness Program promotes physical social emotional intellectual financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
• Access to the Citysfully equipped fitness center24/7

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Oversees plans and manages all operations and activities of Innovation & Technology including:
  • Development of and administering Citys long-range Innovation & Technology Strategic Plan and assisting other departments with technology planning innovation strategies and business process improvement; multi-year capital improvement program management and monitoring.
  • Coordinating citywide customer service delivery and training to end users; serve as liaison or chair of various committees or departmental information group.
  • Reviewing and approving all City purchases of information systems technology and monitoring all citywide contracts and agreements for providing technology services.
• Participates in planning area-wide multi-agency technology services network services and voice communication services.
• Prepares and maintains a citywide disaster recovery plan and participates with other City departments in preparing department-specific plans.
• Serves as project manager for all technology and information capital improvement projects working directly with contractors City management and staff outside agencies and others affected by the project.
• Manages implementation of new applications and develops resource allocations for projects.
• Establishes technology use policy Department performance measures and training i to achieve expected Department results.
• Ensures all City information services and network services meet expected service levels and are in compliance with appropriate business and legislative standards.
• Prepares the Department annual budget and monitors expenditures.
• Coordinates and communicates City technology and information services plans with City Council and City Manager.
• Serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
• Supervises staff including assigning work scheduling providing guidance employee development hiring disciplinary recommendations etc.
• Responsible for conducting performance management reviews and evaluations of direct reports.
• May be required to provide leadership in emergency situations.
• The scope of the assigned area will depend on the departmental structure and is as the discretion of the department director.

• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall function of the department and organizational goals.
• Demonstrates regular reliable and punctual attendance.
• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
• Handles job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
• Fosters an environment that embraces diversity integrity trust and respect.
• Is an integral team player which involves flexibility cooperation and communication.

Business Thinking - Effective performers see the City as a series of integrated and interlocking business processes. They understand general business concepts that govern these systems and their interfaces. They create and/or realign these systems in response to changing needs. They understand that a change in one process can have dramatic and unintended impact across the entire City. They are adept at using these interdependencies to synergistic advantage.

Delegation - Effective performers willingly entrust work to others. They provide clear guidelines monitor redirect and set limits as needed. They provide challenging assignments whenever possible sharing the authority and providing resources and support that empower others to meet their expectations.

Strategic Thinking- Effective performers act with the future in mind. They plan and make decisions within the framework of the Citys strategic intent. They know and understand the factors influencing strategy (e.g. core competence customers and the organizations current strengths and limitations). They consider future impact when weighing decisions. They constantly think in terms of continually improving City services.

Team Management - Effective performers create and maintain functional work units. They understand the human dynamics of team formation and maintenance. They formulate team roles and actively recruit and select to build effective workgroups. They develop and communicate clear team goals and roles and provide the level of guidance and management appropriate to the circumstances. They reward team behavior and foster a team atmosphere in the workplace.

IMPORTANT (Please read):

• It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.
• Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a see resume response.
• Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.

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VETERANS PREFERENCE:

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference during the hiring and/or promotional selection process. As verification of eligibility a Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) must be uploaded with the online employment application. Disabled veterans must also upload a copy of the veterans disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:

The City of Medford is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based uponrace religion color national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age ancestry status as a protected veteran physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local law.

ADA:

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