New Job Chief Community Technology Officer (Manager Ii) In Oregon
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Chief Community Technology Officer (Manager II)
Company : City of Portland, OR
Salary : $138,174 - $189,114 a year
Location : Oregon
Full Description
The Position
Job Appointment: Full time, regular
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm. Alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: Hybrid. In-person work to be conducted at The Vanport Building located at 1810 SW 5th Avenue.
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to attach a cover letter and resume.
Position Summary
The Chief Community Technology Officer (Manager II) will be part of the
bureau's leadership team and oversee Community Technology Programs. This is
one of the three major divisions of the bureau's work, along with
Climate/Sustainability and Planning.
What is the Community Technology Program?
This new division combines the programs of the former Office for Community
Technology and the BPS Smart City PDX program. This includes Digital Equity,
Smart City, Franchise Utility, and the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission.
- Digital equity and smart city programs prioritize services to improve the use of data, information and technology to promote civic engagement, create shared prosperity, improve livability and provide equitable access to City services.
- The French utility program grants access to the right-of-way to many public utilities, such as water, gas, and telephone companies. Staff utilize the city's authority to manage long-term use of public right-to-way and levy fees to ensure the City is fairly compensated for use of the Right-Of-Way utilities annually. The utility programme oversees the compliance by utilities to make sure they follow their agreements.
- The Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission (MHCRC) implements provisions in cable services franchise agreements that provide consumer protections, community benefits related to digital access, video production and community broadcasting, and provides funding for Multnomah County and the cities within it.
The Community Technology programs include several distinct but related bundles of work. Each has a lead program manager and staff, this position will direct the work of that combined set of Weinberg's policies, monitor the program managers and facilitate communication with BPS Director and City leadership.
The city of Portland is currently undergoing a reorganization driven by voter approved changes to the City Charter. This position will have a role in recommending how community technology programs fit into that future organization, during which time this position would likely take several years as part of the bureau's operations leadership team."
As a Chief Community Technology Officer , you will:
- Direct and lead The City of Houston has a community technology program.. Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the activities of these programs alongside program managers. Establish strategic priorities to accomplish the vision and mission of the City of Portland. Set clear performance standards and evaluate the success of program managers and nurture a talented, effective, interdisciplinary team to service and reflect the City’s diverse communities. Lead and support change while staying focused on priorities.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including community-based organizations. Collaborate with leadership in the Bureau of Technology Services (BTS) to coordinate external technology initiatives within internal BTS technology policy and strategic direction. Coordinate with Franchise Utility stakeholders to align community benefit programs with telecommunication and cable franchise agreements and licenses. Coordinate with city, state, regional and federal leaders to advocate and enact legal action for the rights and needs of the City regarding franchise utility, broadband deployment, digital inclusion, privacy, data governance, and responding to new technology.
- Serve As an active and engaged member of the BPS Executive Team. responsible for the entire bureau. Under direction of the Bureau Director, work to ensure that the Bureau and its staff carry out the City and the Bureau’s vision, mission, and objectives.
- Direct budget development and administration , including forecasting program resources, seeking new resources, and monitoring spending.
As a candidate, you are:
- Tech savvy - You understand emerging issues related to government use of technology, telecommunications tools, data, and media.
- Adept in change management – You are talented at leading a diverse group of talented staff through a changing environment.
- Politically savvy - Able to navigate the political decision-making process in local government.
- Community oriented - Grounded in working with community-based organizations to advance social and racial justice.
- Energetic Leader - Eager to provide leadership and vision.
About the Bureau:
The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability develops creative and
practical solutions enhance Portland's livability, preserve distinctive places
and plan for a resilient future. We are committed to advancing equity as a
means of achieving prosperous, healthy, resilient communities. In
collaboration with community partners, we provide leadership in planning,
climate/sustainability, and community technology. The Planning programs
include comprehensive land use, neighborhood, economic, historic and
environmental planning, and urban design. The Climate and Sustainability
programs includes policy to address climate change and technical services to
advance green building and a just transition to clean energy, waste
prevention, composting and recycling, and administration of the Portland Clean
Energy Community Benefits Fund. The Community Technology programs include
regulation of private franchise utilities, administration of the Mt. Hood
Cable Regulatory Commission, digital equity and inclusion policy and projects,
and Smart Cities PDX.
https://www.portland.gov/bps (http://www.portland.gov/bps)
BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity, diversity and inclusion within the organization. BPS encourages candidates with knowledge, abilities and experience working with a wide range of individuals and diverse communities to include that information in their resume.
Studies have shown that women, non-binary people, and black and Indigenous peoples are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications listed in the BPS. We encourage you to apply.
Questions?
Jaclyn Snyder, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
To Qualify
What are the minimum qualifications for employment? ** required ** for this position:
Experience**, including oversight of operations and strategic planning, public administration, program evaluation and budget preparation.
- Knowledge of local government structure, functions, strategies, program policies, and the social, community, intergovernmental, political, and legislative issues and challenges influencing municipal operations.
- Experience developing and maintaining highly effective relationships with communities of color and other underserved communities, elected officials, community leaders, the public and internal stakeholders. This includes the ability to manage a multicultural workforce, promote an equitable workplace environment, and apply equitable program practices to diverse and complex City services.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; present information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively in public settings.
- Experience developing innovative programs and leveraging public-private partnerships and other resources, building consensus on complex and complicated strategy and projects, navigating sensitive political environments.
- Knowledge of change management approaches and methods.
The possession of the following experience is a typical way to obtain required knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, or field related to technology, media, community development, public engagement, economics, or finance.
- Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience developing, implementing, and managing programs, projects, and/or personnel functions within an organizational unit, including a minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory role.
The Recruitment Process
How do I apply for a job online? * *September 18, 2023 – October 9, 2023
Required Application Materials:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Application Materials:
- VA benefit letters (ex., VA Benefit Letter 4) to request Veteran Preference. Request documents? Please see attached.
Application Tips:
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Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
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Do not attach materials which are no longer required.. Please note, all completed applications for this position The application must be submitted no later than the close of the recruitment period. All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: The week of October 8, 2023.
- An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume/cover letter, was weighted 100 %.
- Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification, he said.
- You have 24 hours from the date of the minimum qualifications evaluation to let us know if you like your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
Establishing the eligibility list: Step 3 : The week of October 16, 2023 will begin.
- The candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an equally ranked list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late October - Early November.
- The hiring bureau will review and select applicants for interviews.
- Note: The selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the list.
Step 5: offer of employment? Mid-November
Step 6: Start Date: Early December
- After all conditions of employment have been met, a start date will be determined.
_The approximate timeline is subject to change. _
Additional Information
Click here **for additional information regarding the following:
- Veteran Preference
- ADA, pregnancy and religious accommodations.
- Work Status
- Equal Employment Opportunity