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Chief Information Manager 2

Oregon Department of Agriculture
Salem, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2024
Are you a strategic leader with experience completing multi-level deployments and in-depth knowledge of the Apple ecosystem, including macOS and iOS architecture? The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is hiring a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to support the mission ensure healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians. A successful CIO will be a dedicated and collaborative team leader of talented employees with the opportunity to modernize our technology systems.
What you’ll be doing:
In the Chief Information Manager 2 role, your work will focus on continuing to modernize the agency’s technology systems within the framework of our Mac-based computer technology. Through your commitment to ODA’s mission, vision, and values, you'll work to promote increased internal customer service, considering how customers engage with ODA’s systems and technology, and lead the agency’s growth in IT modernization, integration, and continual compliance.
  • The Chief Information Manager 2 is the primary advisor to the agency's leadership on the emerging technologies and digital trends most relevant to the agency's goals and evolving needs.
  • This position leads the implementation of information technology initiatives that drive the agency's strategic plan and is responsible for implementing systems supporting the agency's business operations.
  • The Chief Information Manager, 2 at ODA, oversees agency-wide data management and guides the division to develop, maintain, and implement sound and integrated IT architecture as part of their data management and governance responsibilities.
  • You will plan, guide, monitor, and evaluate the work of the IT division through the development and execution of an IT Strategic Plan with long and short-term goals.
  • Provide technical expertise of the agency's technology systems, including Apple/Mac ecosystem expertise.

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What we’re looking for:
Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field. In addition, you must be well knowledgeable in the Mac OS system, Microsoft 365, and technology security best practices.
We’re Also Looking for Someone Who:
Has experience providing leadership and direction for information technology staff evaluating, coaching, and developing staff to enhance expertise.
Has managed the modification and maintenance of existing information systems and the initiation of new information systems.
Proven track record and experience in establishing IT services framework (ITIL) and information security policies/ procedures, as well as successfully executing programs that meet the objectives of the ODA's strategic plan.
Proven experience growing an organization toward IT modernization, integration, and continual compliance.
Ability to build relationships across an organization and with colleagues at external organizations, to develop collaborative partnerships
If you have these qualities, let us know through your application materials! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward. Note: You only need a combination of these qualities to qualify for this position.
Projected Recruitment Timeline:
  • Recruitment Closes: July 9, 2023
  • 1st Round of Interviews: July 18, 2023, to July 20, 2023
  • 2nd Round of Interviews: August 1, 2023, to August 3, 2023
  • Anticipated Start Date: September 5, 2023
  • These dates are approximate and may change.
How to apply:
  • A cover letter and resume are required. Your cover letter should demonstrate how your experience and training relate to your qualities under the "what we’re looking for" section above.
  • Your cover letter may be addressed to the hiring manager: Jonathan Sandau, Assistant Director.
  • Tips for your application - consider addressing: IT strategic planning experience with goalsetting, modernization, and implementation; comfort with the Apple ecosystem, experience working with multi-level deployments of those systems; communication strategies you’ve utilized. What about your skills and background make you the best match for this position at ODA? What previous experiences best illustrate how you meet some or all the essential attributes listed above?
  • Upon submitting your application, please check your Workday account for additional tasks to complete, such as questionnaires, and to request veteran's preferences (if applicable).

What’s in it for you
The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are the same! We offer a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their qualified family members, as well as paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year. In addition, we offer membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), deferred compensation, and the opportunity to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Additional Information:
  • For current state employees, please apply through your employee Workday account.
  • Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application regarding the position for which you are applying. The required application materials submitted at the time of application will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.
  • This position is management service and is not represented by a union.
  • This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
  • The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details, or you may visit our website for information on Pay Equity.
  • United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Department of Agriculture does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are a successful candidate, you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (See page 3) for employment verification.
Questions/Need Help?
If you have questions about the recruitment or need accommodation for the recruitment process, don't hesitate to get in touch with Lee Whiting at lee.whiting@oda.oregon.gov or call 503-986-4585.

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