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City of Phoenix · 1 day ago

Lead Information Technology Systems Specialist - Aviation Department

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$109K/yr - $152K/yr

5+ years exp

City of Phoenix is one of the busiest airports in the country, and they are seeking a Lead Information Technology Systems Specialist for their Aviation Department. The role involves supervising technical professionals and managing critical Aviation business systems while providing leadership in strategic and operational planning.

Government

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Supervises and participates in administrative and technical research studies and the evaluation, development, use, and/or maintenance of technical system hardware/software including operating systems, executive programs, transaction processors, data base management systems

Participates on design review boards; reviews systems designs to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures; advises other personnel on technical software/hardware matters; assists the Administrator in determining the need and scope of study for Technical Service Requests (TSR's); and designs and implements TSR projects or assigns projects to appropriate personnel

Works with considerable freedom in critical business systems under the general supervision of a technical services administrator or technical systems supervisor, and performance is evaluated on the basis of results achieved

Supervises technical professionals such as Lead User Technology Specialist and Senior User Technology Specialists

Provides leadership to a team of 30+ technical professionals and manages an annual operating budget of $6 million

Responsible for 365/24/7 support of critical Aviation business systems, including but not limited to: End Use Devices, Mobility 700 MHz radio systems, Parking, Revenue & Control Systems (PRCS), Video Surveillance Systems (VSS), Airport Information Systems (AIS), and Automated Vehicle Identification (AVI)

Serves as a key member of the Technology Division leadership team and plays an integral role in both strategic and operational planning

Collaborates with division leadership to shape long term technology strategies, align operational initiatives with organizational goals, and ensure the delivery of high impact solutions that support Aviation's mission and business needs

Actively engages and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders on projects and to identify opportunities for process improvement, operational efficiency, and innovative technology solutions

Qualification

Technical system maintenanceBudget managementVendor managementLeadershipTechnical standards developmentProcurement of technologyProcess improvementStakeholder engagementCollaboration

Required

Three years of experience developing, evaluating, using, and maintaining technical system hardware, and software

Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, or a related field

Working irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted

All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position

Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage

Preferred

Two years of experience managing operational budget

Two years of experience managing vendor contracts and relationships

Two years of experience managing technical staff in 24/7 environment

Experience overseeing procurement of technology solutions

Experience managing vendor relations and contracts to maximize ROI

Experience writing technical standards, procedures, scope of work and project plans

Experience supervising and coordinating the work of professional, technical, and nontechnical staff

Experience with working with department representatives to develop cost effective technology solutions

Experience participating in, or assists in the coordination of, technical system planning and budgeting, and acquisition and acceptance of new equipment and software to determine the relative cost/benefits

Benefits

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information

401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions

Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans

Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan

Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually

Dental, vision, and life insurance options

Employer paid long-term disability

Free Bus/light rail pass

Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year

Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days

Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

Company

City of Phoenix

Glassdoor3.9

Phoenix is Arizona’s capitol and the sixth largest city in the United States, with more than 1.5 million residents and growing.

Founded in 1867

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.phoenix.gov/

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