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Form of workOUR PURPOSE
At the City of Tigard, our talented, industrious, and innovative municipal government professionals have been providing essential services and recreational spaces to Tigard's growing community for over 60 years. City of Tigard team members enjoy meaningful work, a diverse and inclusive culture of belonging, job specific flexibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Incorporated in 1961, Tigard is Oregon's 12th largest city and is part of the Portland metropolitan area.
OUR VALUES
At Team Tigard, we are the ambassadors of our municipal services to the members of our community. We aspire to treat all people with dignity, respect, and care; to demonstrate the equitable and sustainable practices that are environmentally and fiscally sound, and to engage with each other as trusted colleagues to achieve excellence in all we do. We do the right things, and we get things done.
Team Leadership:
- Supervising and guiding IT staff and teams including the Geographical Information Systems, IT Infrastructure, Information Security, and Desktop support teams to ensure effective teamwork and collaboration.
- Assisting in the recruitment of vacant positions, coaching, mentoring, and training, and performance management of IT personnel.
- Assisting in the development and management of the IT budget.
- Monitoring expenses and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborating with IT leadership in developing and implementing IT strategies aligned with City of Tigard's goals.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of IT policies and procedures.
- Working with vendors to evaluate, select, and implement technology solutions.
- Negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships.
- Ensuring vendors are paid on time and managing vendor budgets.
- Serving as a liaison between IT and other departments, fostering effective communication.
- Providing updates to the IT Director on department activities and challenges.
- Managing IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
- Collaborating with other departments to identify and address IT needs for specific projects.
- Contribute the City's ERP implementation project and serve as a change manager lead.
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency with the IT operations. i.e., creating and implementing service level agreements, documentation of standard operation procedures, assessing current services via customer feedback.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of leadership, operational and strategic planning, business communication, public administration, program evaluation, and budget preparation and administration.
- Thorough knowledge of principles of management, supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
- Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws, statutes, regulations, and ordinances, and the ability to analyze, interpret, explain, and apply them.
- Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of systems analysis, information technology, and/or communications systems management, including application design, hardware and software applications, and equipment.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques for building and managing an information technology or communication systems operation to meets the needs of a multi-disciplined public agency.
- Knowledge of project management methods, tools, and techniques, including project cost accounting, change management, and control.
- Ability to manage functions and operations, including personnel management, budget administration, and apply program practices to diverse and complex IT services.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, present information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively in public settings.
- Ability to apply analytic and problem-solving skills to independently develop sound decisions, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and patience, and gain cooperation through discussion and collaboration.
- Ability to manage a multicultural workforce, promote an equitable workplace environment, and apply equitable program practices to diverse and complex IT services.
- Ability to analyze business, communication, and information technology needs, identify alternative technological approaches, and develop integrated, efficient, and cost-effective implementation plans.
Why YOU belong with Team Tigard!
YOU are Collaborative!
You share time and knowledge with others; adjust priorities as circumstances dictate; follow through on commitments, accept responsibility for actions, resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively.
YOU embrace Diversity!
You demonstrate an awareness and respect of cultural and individual values. You treat all people with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
YOU are a good Steward!
You demonstrate fiscal accountability aimed at sustainability. You actively contribute to the productivity of your organization; you demonstrate good stewardship of time and resources; you maintain high ethical standards.
YOU Care!
You anticipate the needs of internal and external customers; you deliver quality work products and services within expected timeframes. You consider and respond constructively to people in various situations.
YOU are Innovative!
You consider new approaches to situations; you are curious and solution oriented; you encourage ideas and improvements.
YOU foster Sustainability!
You actively encourage environmental benefits and the conservation of natural resources.
YOU work Safely:
You adhere to safety related laws, regulations, standards, and practices; you perform work in a safe manner; you encourage and support others to be safe while at work.
The City of Tigard is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable.
- Education/Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in information systems management, computer science, or related field AND
- Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible information technology management experience, including Two (2) years in a supervisory role.
- Experience working for a public agency in a supervisory or management role.
- A professional certification or specialized training in information technology or organizational change management.
Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union.
Important Information: This position is currently funded for 2 years, Limited Duration.
General schedule: This position is 40 hours per week. General operating hours are flexible and include opportunities for some remote work within departmental policy.
Compensation: The annual salary range for this exempt position is $112,438.44-$147,013,80 The starting pay assignment, based on an analysis of the successful candidate's related experience and education in accordance with the City's pay equity policy and the Oregon Equal Pay Act, would be no higher than $132,312,42 annually. Merit Increase Eligible after 6 months.
How to apply: Please apply online. We do not accept applications via email. Applications must be received by Human Resources.
IMPORTANT (Please Read): In lieu of resumes and cover letters, the City of Tigard evaluates each applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience.
ATTENTION VETERANS: To receive veteran's preference, please upload your DD214/separation documentation. Employment Type: Full-time
