JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 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

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 111 W WASHINGTON ST, 4TH FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL 60602

Days: Monday – Friday

Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE