The City of Richmond is looking for an Information Technology Manager
First review of applications will be on March 17, 2025.
The City of Richmond is looking for an Information Technology Manager. It is expected that this position will be responsible for administering the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) along with other IT program areas and/or projects. We are looking for an accomplished, service-oriented professional with a strong background in GIS. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who enjoys sharing their technical expertise in a progressive and dynamic team environment.Annual salary for this classification is as high as $172,673.04 at the top of the range.Additionally, City-paid benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, holidays, administrative leave days, sick time, CalPERS retirement contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, annual professional development reimbursement, one week of paid parental leave, and more!All benefit information can be found in our Benefits Summary. Under the direction of the Information Technology Director, is responsible for overall coordination of City technology and information management standards and for the supervision of single- and multi-user systems operations, as well as the development and operation of municipal data processing and computerized applications, including analysis, design, documentation, programming, and implementation. In addition, manages multiple concurrent information systems projects, provides technical support, consultation, and training to City departments, supervises assigned staff, and performs related work as assigned.
Desirable Characteristics:proactive, good communicator, responsive, able to coordinate multiple projects. The Ideal Candidate: This position will be a focal point of contact for IT and GIS inquiries and activities both internally and externally and requires the ability to offer exemplary customer service and assistance with end user support. The ideal candidate prioritizes keeping stakeholders informed, meeting deadlines, and delivering high quality results. Addressing critical path items can require attention outside of normal working hours, so responsiveness and flexibility are key to this position. Also, the ideal candidate will be technically versed in systems and applications such as:
Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI)
VertiGIS Technologies
Tyler Technology Socrata Open Data Systems
Community Development land base systems
The City’s website management system
The City of Richmond is the City of Pride and Purpose, and we value these traits in our employees!
The intent of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.- Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
- Plans, organizes, and directs departmental functions pertaining to various IT-related systems (e.g., Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), open data systems, website maintenance, etc.) including the preparation of special studies and reports and consulting with executive and senior-level managers regarding issues pertaining to the systems.
- Prepares and maintains project plans, project budgets, and work plans. Defines implementation strategies to ensure business targets and objectives are met.
- Develops City-wide solutions, creates and documents long-term strategies for project related information systems operations, and develops, coordinates, and executes standards, policies, methods, and procedures for ERP systems.
- Researches available technologies, compares costs and benefits, and evaluates and recommends solutions involving the program assigned.
- Provides technical support and consultation to City departments.
- Oversees multiple concurrent information systems projects and directs the analysis, design, documentation, programming, and implementation of applications systems.
- Performs project management including scheduling, developing critical paths, tracking, contingency planning, and resource allocation.
- Works closely with the Director of Information Technology in creation and implementation of large-scale projects.
- Performs related work as required.
Required Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in business, information technology, computer science, or a related field. A Master’s degree is desirable.
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience managing information technology functions
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
Required Licenses or Certifications- Possession of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is an ongoing requirement
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement- It is the City’s policy that all persons hired on or after October 18, 2021 must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19,including the booster. New employees will be required to provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before employment may commence. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact Human Resources.
REQUIRED KSA FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIESKnowledge of:- Modern office practices and equipment, including applicable software
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) management
- Project management and software life cycle methodologies
- Principles and practices of employee supervision
- Long-term strategic management and technical planning
- Business and financial best practices
- Public sector budget and cost accounting
- Principles of public policy and issues management
Skill in:- Organization and time management
- Leadership
- Troubleshooting
Ability to:- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Develop and manage departmental budget
- Administer and evaluate ERP systems
- Prepare clear and concise reports and correspondence
- Analyze highly complex business problems and develop appropriate solutions
- Identify problems, develop recommendations and solutions, and oversee corrections
Application and Selection Process
To Apply: Interested individuals must apply
online by fully completing the City of Richmond Employment Application,including answers to supplemental questions, by 11:59 p.m. PST on the final filing date. Incomplete applications or those lacking in sufficiently detailed information will be rejected. Resumes or prior applications will not be accepted in lieu of a thoroughly completed application. All communication regarding this recruitment will be via email. Each applicant must apply with a monitored email address.
Qualifying Phase: All completed applications will be evaluated based on job-related qualifications criteria, which could include desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department(s). Candidates may be screened for better qualified.
Examination Phase: The most suitably qualified candidates will be asked to respond to an additional set of supplemental questions. An employment list will be established and your placement on the list will be determined solely by the responses to these questions (weighted 100%). Having all of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement nor placement on the employment list.
Employment Eligibility List: A ranking of "A" (Best Qualified), "B" (Well Qualified), or "C" (Qualified) is required to achieve a position on the Employment Eligibility List. This List will be in effect for a maximum of two (2) years; however, the list may be canceled, without notice, after six (6) months.
About the City of Richmond
The City of Richmond lies on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, five miles north of Berkeley and seven miles north east across the Bay from downtown San Francisco. A hub of multimodal transportation, many of our residents and businesses are located in Richmond because of its central location and easy access to the Amtrak/Capitol Corridor, BART,AC Transit,the ferry, and two freeways (I-80 & I-580). Residents, visitors, and employees enjoy Richmond’s numerous recreational opportunities, which include 32 miles of shoreline and over 3,000 acres of shoreline parks, more segments of the Bay Trail completed than any other city, several recreational boat harbors and yacht clubs, and thousands of acres of contiguous inland regional parks and open space. The City has substantial economic resources but is still affordable compared to other
Immigration Reform Control ActIn compliance with the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986, individuals offered employment by the City of Richmond will be required to show documentation of eligibility to work in the United State as a condition of employment.
Non-Discrimination PolicyThe City of Richmond is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, religion, citizenship, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decision-making, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, or military or veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
Disaster Service WorkersCalifornia Government Code Title I, Sections 3100 - 3109, declare all public employees to be Disaster Service Workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law. More information can be found here .
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Analyst: K. Florence
2/2025
