DUTIES
- this position is responsible for directing the information systems activities for the San Francisco Police Department
manages information systems projects with multiple, highly complex applications critical to the functioning of the department through subordinates or
- manages projects across Departmental and Bureau lines and/or manages major development projects
- These systems include
- records
- human resource management
- and mobile data (in car) computers
- The IT Division provides technological support to the Crime Analysis Unit which compiles crime statistics and performs analysis for strategic management of Department resources
- The incumbent prepares the annual budget for the IT Division
- reconciles conflicting demands from various clients by applying available resources to achieve maximum client satisfaction
- This position provides leadership and direction in
- developing new programs
- develop and implement civilianization plan for the Division
- and establishing organizational policies and objectives
- This position communicates regularly with executive level management
- regarding the Department’s activities
- and coordination of efforts with other City Departments in addressing the needs of the City
- and represents the Department before
- legislative boards
- outside organizations
- Mayoral Office staff
- and the media
- This position serves as a team member to resolve policy level issues and is in regular contact
- the Chief of Police
- Assistant Chief
- Deputy Chief’s
- Commanders
- division heads and program/office managers to advise, consult on IT Division policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ten (10) years of verifiable progressively responsible professional Information Technology experience
- including six (6) years in a large Information Technology (IT) department/division performing Information Technology Management duties which included
- significant assignments in the design, programming and installation of information systems and hardware.
- Experience should include significant duties in all of the following areas:
- full management of IS projects
- and the development and implementation of goals, objectives, priorities and policies and procedure
- the determination of service levels and resource allocation for Information Technology Division
- and leadership and direction in developing new programs
- Work in these areas must include:
- consulting, advising and informing department/agency heads or high level managers on IT related matters
- implementing, interpreting and enforcing rules, regulations and policies
- presenting organizational issues before bodies of authority
- and use of common office computer applications.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Working knowledge of technical, operational and programming problem solving analysis
- computer languages; systems or network design
- common operation systems and relational database systems
- interactive or macro-based applications
- multi-platform environments
- job flow within a large scale data processing environment
- and project management techniques
- Knowledge of system conversion and of the RFQ/RFP process
- Strong ability to strategically plan and problem solve at the Executive or Senior Management level
- Strong leadership skills when supervising and mentoring subordinate staff
- Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity
- Ability to understand functional aspects of organizational components to meet agency goals and requirements
- Ability to predict and plan future events and make strategic and tactical decisions for the purpose of meeting IT goals