Senior Technology Strategist (Public Safety Division)
About The Position
This is advanced professional, technical, administrative and lead work of more than average difficulty in research, design, planning, procurement, and implementation of technology solutions; recommends technology for meeting business needs; leads technology upgrade initiatives; and collaborates with staff external to the immediate team as well as vendors. Position will have a focus in project management, application administration or technology support, either of which plays a lead role in a team setting. This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Federation of Public Employees and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Federation of Public Employees. This is a Management Category II position which includes eight (8) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $340/month.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related field.
- Five (5) or more years of experience planning and managing or administering technology related projects or systems.
- Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.
- Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
- An in-depth pre-employment background check including a limited scope polygraph will be conducted as part of the post offer onboarding process as this position is deemed security-sensitive.
- As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency.
- All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.
Nice To Haves
- Report writing experience with SQL, IPA, SSRS, and/or Crystal Reports.
- Ability to conduct risk assessment for Public Safety applications, identify vulnerability and propose solution while fostering effective working relationships with colleagues, management, and public safety agencies.
- Ability to manage and prepare justifications for IT Public Safety budget.
- Ability to analyze statistical data related to staffing and operations.
- Understand and apply technological concepts to optimize, automate and streamline Public Safety operations.
- Demonstrated strategic leadership, overseeing a multi-faceted approach to public safety response including team, customer, and business relationship-building.
Responsibilities
- Leads a team of information technology professionals as required, and provides input for hiring and work performance/evaluations
- Works closely with the division manager on planning and strategic initiatives
- Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of a department-wide project management framework and reporting process
- Develops cost-benefit analyses and statements
- Makes recommendations for improvements in information systems methodologies and procedures
- Develops, documents and implements workflows and procedures
- Performs analysis and recommends purchases of new technology hardware, software and peripherals
- Identifies information system problems; develops solutions and recommendations
- Develops Request for Proposals (RFP) documents, serves as part of evaluation committee and provides narrative for selection recommendation
- Manages or coordinates technology projects and other initiatives as assigned
- Coordinates with outside vendors and City customer department personnel to ensure information technology initiatives are completed
- Develops deployment schedules and task identification and resource assignment for technology projects and initiatives
- Participates in various aspects of hardware, software application administration, support and maintenance
- Coordinates response to technology incidents and communicates response progress to customers and other information technology team members
- Provides after hours technology support as needed
- Develops end user training plans and conducts training
- Stays abreast of developments in the technology field
- Performs related work as required
- Develops and deploys scripts and tools to automate or facilitate workflows
Benefits
- Eight (8) additional Management Vacation Days
- Vehicle Allowance of $340/month
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
