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DET is seeking their next DSPS IT Director! Well qualified applicants will have a breadth of experience with strategic and operational leadership, talent management, and oversight of software development processes to achieve business outcomes. Bring your passion for digital services, data, and continuous improvement to keep Wisconsin moving Forward.
The Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS ) Information Technology Services are located within the Division of Enterprise Technology (DET), Department of Administration. The Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is the agency responsible for the processing, oversight, and enforcement of professional licensing and permitting in the State of Wisconsin.
The DET (Division of Enterprise Technology) is a great place to work! We offer amazing benefits such as a casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, ample vacation time, excellent health benefits, and an exceptional employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health.
Our competitive benefits package features:
In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.
Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are core values at DOA that guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We believe that when employees are respected and valued for who they are and are accountable for demonstrating that respect to others; it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.
Position Summary
The Agency IT Director for the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) provides strategic and operational leadership, talent management, and oversight of software development processes to achieve business outcomes . Reporting directly to the Deputy Administrator of Enterprise Technology Services within the Department of Administration, you will lead a dynamic team, continuously improving and adopting best practices and working across teams to ensure the successful delivery key initiatives and IT services.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership and Strategy:
3. Oversight of Software Development:
For more information, please view the complete position description.
Salary Information
Starting hourly rate for the Management Information Chief position will be between $38.27- $60.85 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. This classification is assigned to pay schedule/range 70-02. A two-year trial period may be required. Current State employees will be compensated in accordance with the current State Compensation Plan.
Job Details
Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct fingerprinting and/or background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.
Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified candidates will have experience with all of the following:
How To Apply
Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.
Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications . Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.
Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.
Note: Current Career Executives or those with reinstatement eligibility to Career Executive status should complete the application process to apply.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
If you are a veteran with a 30% or greater service-related disability and are not currently employed in a permanent position with Wisconsin State Government, please send a cover letter, resume, DD-214 and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below.
Questions can be directed to Taylore Ransom by email at taylore.ransom@wisconsin.gov .
Deadline to Apply
Applicant materials are due by 11:59pm on Tuesday January 2, 2024.
DET is seeking their next DSPS IT Director! Well qualified applicants will have a breadth of experience with strategic and operational leadership, talent management, and oversight of software development processes to achieve business outcomes. Bring your passion for digital services, data, and continuous improvement to keep Wisconsin moving Forward.
The Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS ) Information Technology Services are located within the Division of Enterprise Technology (DET), Department of Administration. The Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is the agency responsible for the processing, oversight, and enforcement of professional licensing and permitting in the State of Wisconsin.
The DET (Division of Enterprise Technology) is a great place to work! We offer amazing benefits such as a casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, ample vacation time, excellent health benefits, and an exceptional employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health.
Our competitive benefits package features:
- State Employee & Retiree Health Plan including health, dental and wellness benefits, and supplemental Vision Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long-Term Care Insurance and Pre-Tax Savings Accounts (for health, dental, vision, day care and commuter expenses).
- WRS Retirement Benefit pension plan that is intended to provide you with a lifetime retirement payment. It offers an employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan .
- Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
- Accumulated Sick Leave which allows retirees to convert unused sick leave into credits to help pay for health insurance premiums.
- Disability Benefits to cover the possibility of becoming disabled while working for a WRS employer making you eligible to receive disability benefits that will give you income for the time you are unable to return to work.
- An Income Continuation Insurance that replaces a portion of your income if you are unable to work because of sickness or injury (both short and long term).
- Group Life Insurance providing life insurance coverage up to five times your annual earnings and covers death and dismemberment.
- Well Wisconsin Wellness Program with tools and resources to help set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
- A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.
Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are core values at DOA that guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We believe that when employees are respected and valued for who they are and are accountable for demonstrating that respect to others; it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.
Position Summary
The Agency IT Director for the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) provides strategic and operational leadership, talent management, and oversight of software development processes to achieve business outcomes . Reporting directly to the Deputy Administrator of Enterprise Technology Services within the Department of Administration, you will lead a dynamic team, continuously improving and adopting best practices and working across teams to ensure the successful delivery key initiatives and IT services.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership and Strategy:
- Working closely with agencies and divisional management, define priorities, allocate resources across teams, and contribute to the overall mission of the organization.
- Define comprehensive three-year roadmaps aligning business and IT short-term and long-term goals to improve digital services and related processes.
- Represent agency/division interests, adapting to change, negotiating optimal paths, and emphasizing the role of technology in accelerating business objectives.
- Drive the adoption of best practices in project management, agile development, quality assurance, and process improvement.
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of various applications, ensuring alignment with security measures.
- Establish and mentor high-performance, cross-functional teams, fostering a culture aligned with organizational values.
- Cultivate a strong work culture, embodying values such as those outlined in the "Art of What's Possible" pillars and the Customer Service Inspire model.
- Effectively manage relationships, including other teams within the broader enterprise technology organization, IT consulting, and cloud providers to drive efficient service delivery and implementation.
3. Oversight of Software Development:
- Direct the application life cycle for all supported systems, ensuring the successful delivery of reliable and high-quality business applications.
- Collaborate with the Chief Technology Officer to lead continuous improvements in automation, digital technologies, and cloud technologies.
- Implement and manage policies, procedures, and standards to support the delivery of efficient and high-quality software.
- Define and utilize metrics in collaboration with Agency leadership to aid in prioritization efforts and improve transparency.
- Capture data to measure and reduce business process and software development/deployment cycle times.
For more information, please view the complete position description.
Salary Information
Starting hourly rate for the Management Information Chief position will be between $38.27- $60.85 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. This classification is assigned to pay schedule/range 70-02. A two-year trial period may be required. Current State employees will be compensated in accordance with the current State Compensation Plan.
Job Details
Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct fingerprinting and/or background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.
Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified candidates will have experience with all of the following:
- Leading IT organizations or project teams including managing resources (e.g. staff, budget, etc.) to address current and future needs. Emphasize m anaging cross functional teams including business partners, service delivery teams, and/or vendor relationships
- Applying best practices to oversee IT application software development process to implement or enhance business systems (e.g. identify decisions, establish scope, facilitate process to ensure success, introducing automation to improve flow between development and operations)
- Utilizing dashboards to monitor and/or aid in prioritizing business and/or application development process improvements
How To Apply
Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.
Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications . Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.
Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.
Note: Current Career Executives or those with reinstatement eligibility to Career Executive status should complete the application process to apply.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
If you are a veteran with a 30% or greater service-related disability and are not currently employed in a permanent position with Wisconsin State Government, please send a cover letter, resume, DD-214 and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below.
Questions can be directed to Taylore Ransom by email at taylore.ransom@wisconsin.gov .
Deadline to Apply
Applicant materials are due by 11:59pm on Tuesday January 2, 2024.
