SEEKING A DYNAMIC & INNOVATIVE CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER TO JOIN THE CITY OF LAFAYETTE TEAM

ABOUT THE POSITION The Chief Technology Officer is a creative and innovative leader charged with developing and advancing a strategic and progressive vision for the 's technology platforms. This key position is responsible for leveraging technology to solve organizational issues by identifying gaps and service opportunities.

Along with five full-time direct reports, the Chief Technology Officer supports our 219 full-time and 500+ part-time and seasonal employees who serve our creative, diverse, and eclectic community. Lafayette is a full-service municipality and together, we provide police and fire protection, emergency medical services, water and water reclamation utilities, recreation, open space, parks, golf, library, street maintenance, building permits, planning applications, and transportation planning.

The successful candidate will develop and implement a strategic technology plan that supports the City's long-term goals with a keen understanding of technology and practices. The new Chief Technology Officer will promote teamwork, customer service, and possess a high degree of emotional intelligence. JOB DETAILS

QUALIFICATIONS ABOUT OUR CITY The successful Chief Technology Officer will have a The City is situated along U.S. Highway 287 just strategic mindset with the ability to manage over 22 miles north of Denver and 11 miles east of complex projects using change Boulder, Colorado. Lafayette encompasses 9.54 processes. This person will have a broad knowledge square miles and is home to a population of of technology in a municipal setting, including in- approximately 29,000. depth knowledge of cybersecurity oversight, configuring PC hardware, network and PC operating Lafayette is a thriving and diverse community systems, and web systems architecture, design, located near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. and development. They will have proven experience Our residents enjoy robust services and amenities with handling and maintaining confidential and including the Great Outdoors Water Park, an award- sensitive information. This person will leverage winning skate park, the Indian Peaks Golf Course efficiency through process improvements, linking designed by Hale Irwin, a senior center, The technology to best business practices. They will Collective Community Arts Center, Art on the Street possess outstanding customer service skills and an public art program, Waneka Lake Park and ability to work with diverse populations. Boathouse, 20 community parks, 1,640 acres of open space, 20 miles of trails, Lafayette Public Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related Library, and the NRPA Gold Medal Award-winning Bob field required. Eight years of experience in the L. Burger Recreation Center. The City hosts multiple installation and maintenance of computer networks community events, and touts a vibrant downtown and five years of supervisory experience required. experience.

COMPENSATION The salary range for this opportunity is $105,00 to HOW TO APPLY $157,500. The hiring salary depends on the Please visit lafayetteco.gov/jobs to apply. candidate's experience and qualifications. Applications should be accompanied by a BENEFITS compelling cover letter and comprehensive The City provides a comprehensive and generous resume. benefits package, including 100% City-paid medical and life insurance; vision and dental plans; paid vacation, sick, and parental leave; and a QUESTIONS? substantially-matched defined contribution For more information, please contact: retirement plan through ICMA-RC (8% employee, Pam Spring, Director 10.2% City). [email protected] (303) 661-1253 CRITERIA Applications will be screened against criteria SEARCH SCHEDULE provided in this brochure. The most promising Closing deadline for applications: candidates will be offered in-person interviews, WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2021 at 11:59 pm during which candidates and panelists will observe physical distancing. Selection will be based on The City anticipates starting the interview process completion of a background review and reference in mid-May. checks.

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