OVERVIEW

Cook County Bureau of Technology is seeking an experienced Deputy Chief Information Officer, Administration who will collaborate with senior leadership on policy development, strategic planning, and operational direction for a major division within the bureau/department. The role assists in managing daytoday divisional activities, helping to plan, organize, and administer division operations while supporting the implementation of policies and procedures. The position serves in a confidential advisory capacity and reports directly to senior leadership.

Cook County offers great benefits and the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public service. Cook County is home to more than five million residents, roughly 45% of Illinois’ population. Cook County Government provides a range of vital services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents across the region. These services range from health care to urban planning. Cook County is committed to empowering its employees to bring our constituents the best that public service has to offer.

Attention Applicants: Please note that as part of ongoing job architecture initiatives, the County is reviewing job titles and corresponding grades, which may be subject to change.

WHY PURSUE A CAREER WITH COOK COUNTY?

In addition to providing employees with a challenging, rewarding environment for career and personal growth, we are proud to also offer some of the best benefits in the public sphere, including:

• Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 9 Additional voluntary benefit plans
• Flexible Teleworking Options
• Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 15 vacation days annually; and Paid sick leave)
• Pension Plan
• Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts – Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend
• Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.
  
  

SALARY RANGE: $176,400 - $215,600 / YEARLY

SNAPSHOT OF COOK COUNTY

• Serves 5.28 million residents of Chicago and its inner suburbs
  • 2nd largest county in America
  • Larger than 27 states
• Cook County employs over 22,000 employees who work in a variety of skilled jobs and trades.
  • Nearly 80% unionized workforce
  • 15 unions represented
  • 63 separate collective bargaining agreements
• Highway – Cook County maintains almost 600 miles of roads and highways.
• Land – Cook County assesses the value of more than 1.5 million parcels of taxable land and collects and distributes tax funds as a service for local government taxing bodies.
• Safety – Cook County provides vital services to local government, from conducting elections in suburban areas to offering 911 services in unincorporated areas and municipalities.
  
  

LOCATION

Located in the Loop District of downtown Chicago, one of the most formidable business districts in the world, the area has an astounding number of cultural foundations, stunning parks such as Millennial Park and Maggie Daley Park, steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk, award-winning restaurants, and plenty of shopping! In addition, Chicago is serviced by multiple bus and train lines for public transportation from the suburbs to the city, taxis are plentiful, public parking garages for motorists, and bicycle share rentals and local bike lanes for bicyclists.

Job Summary

Collaborates in the development of policies, strategic planning, and operational direction. Assist in the management of the day-to-day activities of a major division, or equivalent, in the bureau/department. Works with senior leadership to plan, organize and administer all activities of the division as well as develop and implement policies and procedures. Serves in a confidential advisory role and reports directly to senior leadership. 

Typical Job Duties

• Coordinates with bureau/department management, staff and supervisory personnel to accomplish legislative goals and objectives. 
• Establishes long- and short-term legislative goals and set priorities for the division. 
• Reviews employee knowledge and skill needs and establishes, or coordinates plans for training. 
• Responds to and resolves legislative complaints dealing with service delivery. 
• Research industry practices that reflect the most effective application of information processing technology and resources. 
• Assists in the establishment and implementation of policy changes to unify technology across the bureau/departments and mold performance management. 
• Writes reports from analysis of research or investigation. 
• Consults with and advises user bureau/department management on service requests and problems. 
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. 
• Works with confidential and sensitive documents related to county-wide usage of computerized systems, security matters related to access and maintenance of data on the county computer systems, and personnel issues.
  
  

Required for all jobs

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and
• Five (5) years of in information technology, software development, data management, IT infrastructure or directly related experience or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Engineering.
• Eight (8) years of experience in software development, data management, or IT infrastructure.
• Six (6) years of previous management experience. 
• Executive management “C” level experience such as Deputy Chief Information Officer or Deputy Chief Technology Officer.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage a range of functions and provide strategic leadership across multiple areas, including knowledge of supervision, personnel administration, legislative matters, and budgeting. 
• Knowledge of computer operations management, systems programming, design, electronic data processing systems, and installation or user technology. Knowledge of advanced technical and business skills within an assigned function. 
• Knowledge of computer systems planning and feasibility research methods. Knowledge of project organization, management, and control. Ability to analyze and evaluate the feasibility and suitability of division projects. 
• Ability to exercise independent judgment across multiple functions for highly complex issues to implement strategic solutions. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups in a face-to-face, one-to-one setting, or by telephone on technical and non-technical issues. 
• Ability to produce technical and non-technical written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar. 
• Ability to work cooperatively with other County elected officials, department heads, and employees. 
• Ability to align team goals with the overall strategic vision and implement strategic solutions. 
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions, particularly for complex issues. 
  
  

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. 

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. 

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RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Pursuant to the Shakman Consent Decree, Supplemental Relief Order and the Cook County Personnel Rules, this position is exempt from the County’s career service rules, is at-will and political reasons or factors may be considered when taking any employment action. As an employee in a Shakman Exempt Position, if you do not currently live in Cook County, you will have six (6) months from date of hire to establish actual residency within Cook County.

Please contact shakmanexemptapplications@cookcountyil.gov for inquiries about this position.