Vice President of Information Technology

Requirements

MOS Code: 25B (Army), 002713 (Navy), 4A051S (Air Force)

Education and Experience : A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, and eight (8) years of experience in software engineering, software development, or related roles, including at least five (5) years of experience in a leadership or management position.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent issued by another state.

General Purpose

Under administrative direction, lead and oversee the strategic planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of technology systems and infrastructure to include Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA), ensuring innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Typical Duties

Develop and implement the strategic direction for technology maintenance and innovation within the organization. Involves: Collaborate with, define and prioritize technology initiatives aligned with business objectives, including opportunities to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and automation. Drive the development and execution of technology maintenance and innovation plans that incorporate IoT, cloud computing, and other innovations to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new technologies to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and security. Manage the technology infrastructure, including networks, servers, and software systems, to ensure optimal performance, availability, and reliability. Develop and maintain IT policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements around emerging tech like AI and data privacy. Monitor and assess emerging technologies such as quantum computing, AR/VR, and trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.

Provide leadership and guidance to the technology maintenance and innovation team. Involves: Serve as a role model and mentor for future leaders, fostering a legacy of leadership and innovation within the utility. Develop and communicate a clear vision for the future of the utility, inspiring organization-wide alignment, and action. Establishing goals and objectives, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress. Develop and manage the department budget and resources to support technology initiatives. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team. Build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including government entities, partners, and the community. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain strong relationships and partnerships. Evaluate and manage vendor relationships and contracts to ensure the delivery of high-quality products and services. Oversee the management of technology projects, including planning, resource allocation, and risk management. Communicate effectively with executive management, board members, and other stakeholders on technology maintenance and innovation initiatives, progress, and impact. Stay abreast of industry trends and developments, leveraging AI-driven trend analysis and providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership on the optimal utilization of AI, IoT, and other advanced technologies.

Supervise assigned personnel. Involves: Meet with senior, supervisory, and general staff on a regularly scheduled basis. Prioritize and coordinate divisional activities. Instruct, review, guide, and check work. Appraise employee performance of senior staff and review evaluations by supervisors. Provide training and development. Enforce personnel rules, regulations, and work and safety standards. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hires, terminations, transfers, disciplinary action, merit pay or other employee status changes.

General Information

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Note: This is an unclassified contract position.

Note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all relevant documents translated and evaluated by a College, University, or Credentials Evaluation Services Department prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.

Determined by agreement

Closing Date/Time: 7/30/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

El Paso, Texas United States View Map