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Job Description
Requirements
Candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a closely related field and six (6) years of increasingly responsible senior management experience in the information technology and data fields, including five (5) years in information-intensive industries or digitally advanced enterprises integrating complex, cross-department processes and data models, and/or designing tools for data-driven decision making.
Candidate must have a Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by time of appointment.
Special Requirements: Applicants for positions assigned to the Department of Information Technology Services must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check within the first six months of appointment and maintain CJIS eligibility. CJIS requirements are related to system access and the following list of convictions and/or deferred adjudications will result in failure of the CJIS background check and disqualification and/or termination of employment; Felony convictions, Felony deferred adjudication, Class A or B Misdemeanor deferred adjudication, Class A or B Misdemeanor convictions, and/or open arrest warrants for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor) and family violence convictions.
General Purpose
Under direction responsible for civic data analytics, information governance, control, policy development, collaboration, and internal and external engagement. Managing data quality and data life cycle management, building culture and infrastructure that will increase the City's ability to make data-driven decisions.
Typical Duties- Define, develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive and progressive enterprise-wide data strategy for the City that includes: Data architecture, infrastructure, management, accuracy, security, and privacy; civic data analytics and smart cities, intelligence, integrity, visualization, and governance; and GIS.
- Design, implement, and oversee oversight processes and structures for the management and use of data in the city.
- Direct and oversee varied data initiatives throughout the City to ensure consistent alignment with the Enterprise's data strategy.
- Identifies appropriate measurements of data to define strategy for programs and service populations.
- Collaborates with executives and City officials to establish vision and strategies for enhanced uses of data and information.
- Develop a data science team to exploit big data using cloud and social era tools and techniques for data analytics, mining, and visualization.
- Develop the data management, policy/process, and analytical infrastructure to enable such capabilities (APIs, websites, databases/warehouses).
- Expand and institutionalize the organizational vision for data innovation to support further efficiencies, implement community priorities, and provide unique consideration of future community needs.
- Collaborates with executives to establish vision and strategies for enhanced uses of data and information.
- Monitors legislation relative to open data and ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
- Coordinate and mentor cross-functional teams of professionals that include data analysts, database administrators, developers, and GIS.
- Direct and oversee varied data initiatives, including open data and performance management, throughout the City to ensure consistent alignment with the Enterprise's data strategy.
- Manage complex projects across the city organization involving programs or operations, facilities, and technology
General Information
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Note: This is an unclassified position.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
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.
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.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of El Paso
Show moreTHE CITY OF EL PASO HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS TO INVEST IN ITS WORKFORCE, INCLUDING:
- Competitive wages
- Pension Plans
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Quality Training and Tuition Assistance Programs
Mission:
Deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and place for our community.
Vision:
Develop a vibrant regional economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities powered by a high performing government.
Values:
Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, People
THE COMMUNITY
Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually.
El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future.El Paso is filled with many attractions that residents and visitors enjoy alike. For sports enthusiasts, the City is home to The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Minor League baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. El Paso is also home to Sun Bowl Stadium at UTEP where many events occur, including Division I college football games and other events, including the nationally televised Sun Bowl game held each year. UTEP is also the home of the legendary Don Haskins Center where Division I college basketball games are played. Residents and visitors may also take in an El Paso Locomotive FC soccer game or an El Paso Rhinos hockey game. Located in El Paso are amusement parks, water parks, state parks, museums, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. At the heart of the City is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in Texas.
Fort Bliss is the largest installation in the United States Army Forces Command and the second largest military installation in the Army overall with the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range. Fort Bliss is an anchor of the local economy and its economic stability, as it is the single largest employer in the area supporting over 167,000 people with an annual economic contribution of over $25 billion. The City of El Paso strives to be the #1 City in America for Veterans to live. The City of El Paso has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission for its high Veteran Employment rate. The City government currently employs approximately 14% of veterans and has a Military and Veterans Affairs department.
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