IT Chief Technology Officer

About the role

The City of Chandler Police Department, IT Division, is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as IT Chief Technology Officer. This is a full-time, exempt position with full benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support to the Police Chief and Command staff while managing and leading department-wide information technology initiatives and projects to enhance public safety.
• Manages operations within area of responsibility to develop, enhance or sustain quality services by providing budget and program development and oversight; resolves complex issues; develops and communicates department and individual expectations, polices, procedures and strategic direction.
• Supervises and oversees the daily operations of the assigned area by setting goals and objectives, manages schedules and work priorities, monitors and evaluates performance, facilitates access to resources and training, provides guidance and addresses issues, conducts interviews and makes hiring decisions.
• Develops and administers budget recommendations.
• Consults and interprets a variety of information for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conducts and reviews special projects.
• Advises leadership in area of assignment.
• May serve as backup to the Director.

Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or a related field with major coursework in Information Systems;
• Must possess at least 8-years of recent, progressively responsible experience in project and resources management in technology;
• Must possess at 3-years of recent supervisory and/or management experience;
• Must possess or be able to attain a valid Arizona driver's license with an acceptable driving record;
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work will be considered.

Qualifications

• Work is performed under the supervision of the Chief Information Officer.
• This position exercises supervision over IT personnel.

Skills

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. They enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are competent in:

• Providing budget and program development and oversight;
• Resolving complex issues;
• Communicating department and individual expectations, polices, procedures and strategic direction;
• Managing schedules and work priorities;
• Monitoring and evaluating performance;
• Facilitating access to resources and training;
• Providing guidance and addressing issues;
• Conducting interviews and making hiring decisions;
• Developing and administering budget recommendations;
• Consulting and interpreting a variety of information for internal and external stakeholders;
• Conducting and reviewing special projects;
• Advising leadership in area of assignment;
• Serving as backup to the Director.

Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

Pay

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits. The anticipated work schedule is 4/10’s Monday - Thursday.

Schedule

The anticipated work schedule is 4/10’s Monday - Thursday.

Application Process

• NeoGov Application
• Spark Hire Virtual Interview
• Preliminary Background Questionnaire Submittal
• Oral Board Interview and Practical Exercise
• Background Interview
• Interview with Chief of Police