Salary: $87,251.00 – $123,610.00 Annually
Location : Wichita, KS
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: Deputy Chief Information Off
Department: Information Technology
Division: IT Administration
Opening Date: 10/25/2023
Closing Date: 12/3/2023 11:59 PM Central
Distinguishing Features of Work
This is professional, managerial and supervisory work. This position is primarily responsible for assisting the Chief Information Officer in the strategic management and direction of all IT programs, services and policies. Responsible for driving, executing and realizing the organization’s IT vision and strategy to yield optimal business results. Significant ingenuity and flexibility is expected and must possess strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills.
Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the CIO to develop and implement the IT strategy aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives. Contribute to technology vision, planning, and execution.
Operations Management: Engage in the daily operations of the IT department, ensuring the reliability and performance of critical systems, networks, and services. Manage IT staff, budgets, and resources effectively.
Information Security: Engage in the organization’s information security and privacy efforts, implementing best practices, policies, and procedures to safeguard sensitive data and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Digital Transformation: Drive innovation and digital transformation initiatives, including the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance public services and improve internal processes.
Vendor Management: Manage vendor relationships and contracts, ensuring the delivery of quality services and products. Negotiate contracts and monitor service level agreements.
Governance and Compliance: Develop and maintain IT policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Participate in audits and risk assessments.
Collaboration: Foster collaboration and communication between IT and other departments to understand their technology needs and provide solutions to enhance their efficiency and effectiveness.
Budget and Resource Management: Assist in budget preparation, allocation, and expenditure monitoring. Optimize resource allocation for maximum efficiency.
Team Development: Mentor and coach IT staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development
The days and hours of work is: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Bargaining Unit: Employees Council
Examples of Work Performed
- Assists CIO in the strategic management an direction of all IT programs, services and policies.
- Responsible for driving, executing and realizing the organization’s IT vision and strategy to yield optimal business results.
- Provides expert guidance, direction and leadership in regards to the organization’s IT function and staff.
- Assist the CIO in evolving the organizational structure to provide a unified IT enterprise structured around technology layers and service delivery.
- Directs personnel and implements policies to ensure the optimal utilization of IT resources.
- Ensures provision of timely, accurate and consistent technical infrastructure service and presentation to internal and external clients.
- Ensures compliance to enterprise security standards and policies.
- Strategically pursue purchases and contracts that will aid in accomplishing business objectives
- Works with the CIO to determine long-term needs, budgeting, strategic planning and forecasting.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining continuous efforts to improve operations and outcomes.
- In the absence of the CIO, the Deputy assumes full departmental responsibility.
- Directs and manages the day-to-day operations of all IT programs and services.
- Job functions may require the operation of a motor vehicle
- The City of Wichita reserves the right to assign additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements of Work
- Thorough knowledge of information resources and information evaluation and reporting techniques
- Considerable knowledge of the practices and principles of municipal government or of the organizational operations of the Department.
- Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information
- Knowledge of electronic spreadsheet development, using basic mathematical and descriptive statistical operations.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, elected officials and the public.
- Ability to effectively plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
- May require the ability to acquire and maintain a Kansas driver’s license.
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Required Experience and Training
- A bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is required. Candidates with a master’s degree will receive higher ranking.
- At least ten (10) years of relevant experience that includes information security management, security compliance, IT audit and/or cyber risk management.
- Progressively responsible experience in managing large-scale information technology operations, including leadership or supervisory roles.
- Experience working with complex intergrated environments in both Information Technology (IT) and Operations Technology (OT).
- An analytical mindset capable of managing numberous information sources and providing data analysis reports both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of security governance, risk, compliance and privacy concepts and practices.
- Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
(Last Updated 1/21/2015)
CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION – Most employees with less than five years’ employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Maximum accumulation is 30 work days.
2. HOLIDAYS – There are eleven paid holidays. One is a Personal Holiday granted after the first six months to be taken at the employee’s option as scheduled with the supervisor.
3. SICK LEAVE – Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, it is one work day per month (no maximum). Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a “Well Day.” An additional “Well Day” can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kandas provides two levels of medical and prescription plans. Both medical plan are PPOs that does not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Vision benefits through Vision Service Plan. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium, towards medical, Rx and vision premiums.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE – Two employee-paid Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. DeltaPreferred requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. Traditional allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta panel. Benefits under both plans are the same. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is twice annual pay (Members of SEIU and Teamsters: maximum of $150,000; all non-represented employees: maximum of $400,000). Dependent coverage is available ($4,000) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through The Standard.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional employee-paid term life insurance is available from The Standard at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. This plan is portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE – This employee-paid group disability plan from Lincoln Financial replaces a selected amount of pre-disability income for work- or non-work-related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT – This employee-paid plan from The Standard offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment in addition to that included in Basic Life.
10.RETIREMENT – The City offers two retirement plans – Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory – employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make pre-tax deductions for dependent care and unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Emergency Leave (for immediate family death)
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Direct Payroll Deposit
La Petite Discounted child care center 265-1037
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The following validates my highest level of education:
- High School/GED
- Some College
- Associates Degree
- Vocational Degree or Certificate
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctorate/JD
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The following verifies my Bachelor’s degree or higher education focus
- Public Administration
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Other related field
- My Bachelor’s degree or higher education focus is not in any of the above
- I do not have a Bachelor’s degree or higher
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I have the following years of relevant experience that includes information security management, security compliance, IT audit, and/or cyber risk management:
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 to 3 years of experience
- 4 to 6 years of experience
- 7 to 9 years of experience
- 10+ years of experience
- I do not have any years of relevant experience that includes information security management, security compliance, IT audit, and/or cyber risk management
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I have the following years of supervisory or leadership experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 to 2 years
- 3 to 5 years
- +6 years
- I do not have any years of supervisory or leadership experience.
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Briefly describe your progressively responsible experience in managing large-scale information technology operations, including any leadership or supervisory roles you have held. Provide specific examples of your achievements and the impact you had in these roles. If none, Type N/A
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In your previous roles, how have you utilized your analytical mindset to manage numerous information sources and provide data analysis reports, both in written and verbal formats? Please share an example of a challenging analysis you’ve conducted and the insights it yielded. If none, Type N/A
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We are interested in understanding your proactive approach to security governance, risk, compliance, and privacy concepts and practices. Briefly provide examples of projects or situations where you have demonstrated your ability to bridge the gap and ensure smooth operations. Please elaborate on how your efforts positively impacted the organization’s overall resilience and success. If none, Type N/A
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