United States Job Openings

Orange County Government

Chief Innovation and Technology Officer

Orlando

FULL TIME

October 16, 2024

Job ID

35695

Location
County Administrator

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Orange County is home to nearly 1.4 million residents and is one of the nation’s top leisure and travel destinations. County has more than 8,000 employees and the County’s $5.4 billion budget. We have the best theme parks in the world, such as Walt Disney World, Sea World, and Universal Studios Orlando. We are home to the NBA professional basketball team, the Orlando Magic and the MLS professional soccer team, the Orlando City Soccer. Orange County has been ranked as one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United States and is a technology-rich region. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community, and one of our primary goals is to build an entrepreneurial ecosystem that is sustainable well into the future. County employees embrace a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusiveness. Our goal is to provide outstanding customer service and transparency to the taxpayers and residents of Orange County.

Job Description

General Functions
This position is responsible for driving and managing innovation initiatives throughout the organization creating public/private partnerships to leverage technology and position Orange County as a leader in the innovation economy. The position will also be integrally involved in building strategic partnerships and connections to position the Orange County Innovation Center as a hub of collaboration dedicated to advancing technology.

Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Chief of Staff and is reviewed based on accuracy, utilization of key technology partners, timeliness and effectiveness of results achieved.

Representative Duties/Assignments

Develop a strategic vision and execute strategies that invests in improvements and establishes Orange County as a regional, national and international location to develop, demonstrate, deploy and commercialize emerging technology.
Create public/private/partnerships to advance technology and innovation in the community.
Keep up with global technology trends and solutions becoming well-informed of emerging technology and how it can impact the county for the better.
Benchmark best practices and cutting-edge technology solutions and champion large-scale projects that have a positive impact in Orange County and the Central Florida region.
Partner with local and national businesses and ensure the County is responding to the needs of our community by focusing on innovative infrastructure solutions that will support current and future emerging technology trends such as autonomous vehicles, AR/VR, modeling and simulation, and artificial intelligence.
Conduct analytical research and present technology implementation alternatives on various public administration functions and service delivery activities that interface with the public.
Establish relationships with community partners to create jobs in the digital economy and work to promote collaboration with regional governments to support Smart Cities initiatives and the development of tech-enabled cities.
Analyze current policies, practices, systems, procedures, workload standards, and organization structures to strategize and develop innovation and technology programs/projects.
Develop partnerships with universities and colleges involved in the research and development of emerging technology and innovative solutions.
Solicit federal, state and corporate grants and partnerships to demonstrate emerging technology within Orange County.
Manage vendors, consultants, and partners for awarded procurement or grant scopes of work related to the Office.
Work with the County’s Chief Information Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer to optimize technology and innovation efforts across the County to ensure the organization maximizes opportunities to position itself as a technology leader and drive ambitious, transformational outcomes.
Work with other department managers to identify and research emerging technology and public/private/partnership opportunities.
Collaborate with the Chief Information Officer to identify, vet and utilize technology-based tools and processes which will enhance the experience for County staff and residents while building overall efficiencies.
Develop and recognize programs to upgrade skills for County staff on technology-based applications.
Perform other duties as assigned as required for a County Leadership role.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in engineering, science, computer science, business, industrial & organizational development, or related field. Five years of professional experience in engineering, technology, science, innovation, transformation and developing technology programs.

Preferences

Existing background as a thought leader in emerging technology.
Technical solutions background either from development, infrastructure, research or engineering.
Demonstrated experience implementing emerging technology and/or innovation project.
Experience developing and managing technology solution vendor partnerships.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 10/16/2024
Close Date: 10/30/2024

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 214 - From $90,418.00 to $117,562.00
FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
18 days paid time off per year.
Longevity bonus based on years of service.
6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
Participation in the Florida Retirement System.

Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/Employment Volunteerism/Employee Benefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception. #LI-OC1 #INDHP

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

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201 S. Rosalind Ave.
Orlando, FL 32802

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