The City of Surprise is growing rapidly and has the need for a dynamic CIO to lead a highly skilled team. We are on the lookout for a true leader to handle the demand of strategic technology solutions to enable our city departments to exceed their business goals in support of the Council Strategic Plan. As the CIO, this individual will leverage their leadership and knowledge to bring the latest, most innovative technical solutions to the City using secure and effective technology.
Summary
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) will provide technology vision and leadership in the strategic planning and implementation of information technology infrastructure and services. The CIO will lead in planning and implementing enterprise information systems to support centralized business operations and achieve more effective and cost beneficial enterprise-wide IT operations. Incumbents are responsible and accountable for directing a City Department including its personnel, budget, and resources. Responsibilities include: ensuring the security, scalability and reliability of the technology used by the business, making recommendations to the Council and City Manager; developing and implementing policy initiatives; setting the tone, climate and vision for the department; ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities and directives; and, providing for a multi-jurisdictional approach.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in a related field and seven years of progressively responsible management experience directly related to the area assigned; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:
- Fingerprinting
- Drug Screen
- Criminal Background screening
- E-Verify
- Education and Experience Verification
To view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, click HERE
The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.
The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please Click Here
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I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.
- I acknowledge the above statement.
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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
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Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?
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Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:
- Master's Degree, or higher
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- High School diploma or G.E.D. awarded
- None of the above
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How many years of progressively responsible management experience do you have directly related to this position?
- 11 years or more
- 9 years to less than 11 years
- 7 years to less than 9 years
- Less than 7 years
- None of the above
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Describe your work experience and number years in a strategic leadership role for a technology department. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A".
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Describe your work experience supporting business goals while protecting the city’s information. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A".
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Describe your work experience and number of years establishing an AI framework and supporting AI initiatives. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A".
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Describe your work experience and number of years partnering with City departments including Public Safety. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A".
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Describe your work experience and number of years collaborating with outside agencies. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A".
