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DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Job Number : 408812

Description

J O B ANN O U N C EME N T

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS

CHICAGO DEPARTMNET OF PUBLIC HEALTH

PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATICS AND IT

Number of Positions : 1

additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary : $118,128

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11 : 59pm CST on 03 / 10 / 2025

Under direction, manages all aspects of a City department's computer systems including the design, development, installation, operation, and maintenance of its hardware, software, and communications networks, and performs related duties as required

ESSE N T IAL DU T I E S

• Directs staff in analyzing the business practices and operations of a City department and developing computer systems to automate operations and improve information processing
• Works with departmental managers to re-design organization operations and apply information technology solutions to identified business needs
• Oversees the planning, design, and maintenance of networks to support information systems
• Directs staff in monitoring and maintaining the operations of local and wide area network (LAN / WAN) systems
• Oversees the development and modification of user and operating systems applications
• Oversees the installation of computer hardware and software including the provision of training and technical support to users
• Assures the quality, functionality, connectivity, and compatibility of the department's computer software and hardware equipment
• Manages supervisory personnel responsible for overseeing information technology support
• Coordinates training in computer systems and applications for department users
• Works with systems consultants and oversees the work of contractors in the development, installation, and modification of computer systems
• Prepares the annual budget for the purchase and maintenance of hardware, software, and related supplies for the department
• Oversees the development, enhancement and installation of Web applications for the City Intranet and Internet, as required
• Reviews information technology (IT) specifications detailed in new requests for proposals and contracts, as required

iti ona l du t i e s m a y b e r equ i r e d fo r th is p o sit i o n

Lo c a t i o n : 111 W WASHINGTON ST, 4TH FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL 60602

D ays : M onda y - F r i da y

H ou r s : 8 : 30 a m - 4 : 3 0p m

T HIS P O S I T I O N I S EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, Information Technology / Systems or a directly related field, plus seven years of experience in data processing systems design, implementation and management of which five years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and / or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

APPLICATION EVALUATION : Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required employment / hiring plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and collective bargaining agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY : To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and / or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring processes click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

The City of Chicago is committed to providing fair chance hiring and welcomes applicants with past convictions, recognizing the value of a diverse workforce and the potential for growth and positive change.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Job Posting

Feb 13, 2025, 4 : 11 : 26 PM |

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External

Mar 11, 2025, 4 : 59 : 00 AM

BU : 00 | Salary : $118,128 / Annually

Pay Basis

Yearly