Chief Information Officer

City of Aurora•Aurora, IL

15h

About The Position

The City of Aurora is seeking a Chief Information Officer for its Information Technology Department. Under direction and oversight, the CIO directs, plans, and manages the City's information systems policies and ensures the development and implementation of data processing, computer operations, communications, office systems, production activities, and related functions. As a member of the City's top management team, the CIO participates in strategic planning and coordinates information systems development with the City's strategic plan. The role oversees departmental staffing and employee development, technology systems and networks, hardware acquisitions and facilities, information systems security, the City's fiber cable network, and the department's expense budget. The CIO is also responsible for improving departmental productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness; keeping informed about systems and hardware developments; and establishing and enforcing written computer-operations policies and procedures throughout the department and City. The position requires compliance with the City's department-head residency ordinance and successful completion of applicable pre-hire requirements, including City Council appointment, a background check, physical, and drug screen. It is a full-time executive position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
At least 7 years of work experience in all phases of computer operations.
At least 10 years of experience managing one or more major information processing functions and/or advanced college training in management.
Meet the City ordinance residency requirement: be a City resident at appointment and City Council confirmation, or become a resident within 12 months of that date; the period may be extended with approval of the mayor and City Council.
Successfully pass all applicable pre-hire requirements, including City Council appointment, background check, physical, and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of information technology experience in a municipal environment.

Responsibilities

Develop strategic plans that identify information technology applications, support business plans, or create new strategic options.
Collaborate with City top management to address administrative and operational needs through information technology solutions.
Plan, direct, and evaluate departmental staffing and employee development to ensure the department has the capacity, leadership, and technical expertise to support City business plans and service needs.
Participate in recruiting, interviewing, selecting, onboarding, assigning, and retaining qualified employees.
Plan and control hardware acquisitions and Information Technology Department facilities in support of City business plans.
Direct the design, development, and maintenance of systems, networks, programs, and systems software to meet City needs.
Provide for the security of the systems.
Oversee operation of a fiber cable network.
Administer and control the information systems expense budget for cost-effective execution.
Review departmental productivity, quality of output, and cost of service, and develop methods to continually improve results.
Keep informed about systems and hardware developments to ensure new developments are incorporated into future systems.
Create, maintain, and enforce written policies and procedures for computer operations in the Information Technology Department and throughout the City.
Cultivate and maintain an inclusive, accountable, collaborative, and service-oriented work environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Annual pay increases
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
Paid vacations, holidays, floating holidays, personal days, and sick leave
Gym membership reimbursement
Interpreters stipend
Tuition reimbursement
May be eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program if requirements are met