Innovation & Technology Director
Innovation & Technology Director
This position is open until filled with a first review date scheduled for Tuesday, January 20th.
Priority will be given to candidates who submit their application
on or before Monday, January 19th, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
Lead. Secure. Modernize.
The City of Medford is seeking an Innovation and Technology Director to serve as the City’s senior technology leader and Chief Information Security Officer, guiding how technology supports essential public services every day. This executive role partners closely with the City Manager, department leadership, and external stakeholders. You will set citywide technology direction, oversee major initiatives and capital projects, strengthen resiliency and disaster recovery, and ensure sound governance, compliance, and vendor stewardship. If you are a steady, people-centered leader who can translate complex technology choices into clear business decisions and build trust across an organization, we invite you to apply at Medfordoregon.gov!
Required Education and Experience:
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
- Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience in Information Technology (system analysis, strategic planning, multi-platform system integration, and/or project management) directly appliable to the requirements of the position with four (4) of those years in a supervisory or executive leadership role.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, or another specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
- Master’s degree in computer science, management information systems, or another specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for four (4) years of experience.
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (occasional after-hours as needed)
- Opportunity for alternate schedule after the first 90-days:
- 9-80 (nine-hour workdays with a three-day weekend every other week)
This position is part of the Executive employee group.
Learn more about our benefits HERE.
Directly related experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.
Healthcare Benefits:
- Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance – policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
- Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City
Retirement Benefits:
- Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
- PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee’s (6%) contributions
- Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- The City’s Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
- Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7
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Additional Info
Job Type : Full-Time
Education Level : High School
Experience Level : Director
Job Function : Development