Deputy Chief Information Officer

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Deputy Chief Information Officer

Salary

$124,820.80 - $179,025.60 Annually

Location

Des Moines, IA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

E558-01-2025

Department

Information Technology

Division

IT001000 - IT Administration

Opening Date

01/31/2025

Closing Date

2/10/2025 4:00 PM Central

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Non

Occupational Group

Non-Civil Service

Location of Vacancy

Des Moines

Recruitment

Entrance

Selection Method

Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to closing date.

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Distinguishing Features of the Class

Under general direction, assists the Chief Information Officer (CIO) with the implementation of the City's overall information technology strategy; assists in the management of the Department of Information Technology; and performs related duties as assigned.

The area of focus is IT Operations and Cybersecurity Operations.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from an accredited program of study with a baccalaureate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Project Management, Business or Public Administration or related field, and

• Substantial experience in public administration or in planning and managing information technology operations, technical support services, enterprise application implementations, software development, IT Service Management (ITSM), networking and cybersecurity operations, and

• Considerable experience supervising information technology personnel; or

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform the work may be substituted for specific requirements.

Required Special Qualifications

• Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.

• Possession of a valid Iowa driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Assists the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities, operations, and staff of the Department of Information Technology; the development and implementation of the department's goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and technology and work standards; and in department and City-wide strategic planning activities.

• Establishes, monitors, and evaluates overall department operations and service levels; identifies opportunities for improvement; and directs the implementation of change.

• Assists the CIO in the development and preparation of the department budget; assesses department needs and recommends appropriate information technology purchases; oversees the day-to-day administration of the department budget; assists in the development, administration, and negotiation of professional services contracts.

• Assists the CIO in planning, organizing, and administering a comprehensive, City-wide information systems and technology program, and in determining technological infrastructure and architectural requirements throughout the city; provides technology-related guidance to City departments.

• Provides effective mentoring and leadership to department staff members.

• Defines the responsibility, authority, and accountability of subordinate managers and provides regular reviews and guidance.

• Advises and coaches management and supervisory staff on leadership, training, safety, and personnel matters.

• Provides professional development opportunities and training for employees.

• Stays abreast of developments in the information technology field.

• Collaborates with other agencies and represents the City and/or the Department of Information Technology on various professional and governmental committees and boards.

• Acts as the CIO in his/her absence.

• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the job class.