Employment Opportunities

Qualifications

Core qualifications & Desirables
Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related area.

• Five years of highly responsible professional experience in technology, including technical and/or managerial leadership.
• Experience developing technology strategies and solutions.
• Strong writing, oral communications, and public speaking/presentation skills.
• Strong project management skills.
  Ability to travel in-state as needed and occasionally work extra hours as projects demand.Desirable Qualifications
• Master’s degree in computer science or information systems, or related field.
• Two or more years of work experience in a municipal or government entity.
• Experience leading technology-related initiatives.
• Familiarity with Minnesota laws and practices affecting local government operations, or the ability to become familiar with them within a short timeframe.
• Experience providing technology training to public sector officials.
• Examples of Performance Criteria
• Considers current technology/management concerns and loss control concerns in all duties, particularly in providing advice, assistance, training and information to member cities.
• Demonstrates the ability to analyze, share appropriate resources and offer best practices and alternative solutions for member consideration.
• Strives for excellent customer service to all external and internal customers by providing quick and accurate responses while maintaining a helpful, friendly, and positive demeanor.
• Actively monitors CITPro forum and provides information and resources as appropriate. 
• Contributes to a teamwork environment, sharing information and assisting others as appropriate.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing, and can effectively present technology topics to those with a limited understanding of technology. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of state statutes relating to technology and governmental entities, as well as knowledge of data practices and city related data security requirements. 
• Works independently and prioritizes multiple ongoing projects effectively.  
• Demonstrates ability to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with League staff, member cities, and the public.
• Uses good judgment in decision making.
• Demonstrates the ability to; interpret and apply policies and procedures and identify and analyze problems and alternative solutions.
• Meets or exceeds League Empowerment and Performance Program (LEAPP) results/timelines and other department performance measures.
• Promotes diversity and inclusion objectives, including race equity objectives, defined by the League and continually examines their own performance to eliminate implicit bias in carrying out duties and interacting with the public, coworkers, and members.