Deputy Commissioner, Public Safety

Company: NYC Dept of Info Technology (DoITT)
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Deputy Commissioner, Public Safety Salary: up to $241,116 Commensurate with ExperienceExcellent BenefitsBrooklyn, NY This crucial leadership role will serve as the Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety reporting to the OTI Chief Operating Officer. This position is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management as it pertains to the technology implementation and support of citywide public safety information technology.Job Description

• Collaboration with NYPD and FDNY for technical refresh, computer aided dispatch, joint operations center, emergency radio communications, E9-1-1 telephony, Text to 911, NG9-1-1, and PSAC networks, systems, and functionality;
• Administration and support of a governance model that enables and requires collaborative participation from all stakeholder agencies, including a cross-agency integrated teams;
• Oversight of planning and development of a comprehensive support strategy including staffing, budget, technology upgrades, modernization and PSIT vendor management;
• Oversight of senior level technical management, including program, BA, QA, integration, design, engineering and 24x7 support teams;
• Plan and execution of strategies and engagements that best position OTI and partner agencies to deploy networks and systems for PSIT programs, within the guidelines of published timelines, available budget, scope related to core technology development, relevant contracts, processes, and procedures;
• Ensure effective management of the multiple project activities and a multi-divisional staff with over 100 team members, to work toward and meet the overall goals and objectives of the program;
• Manage a budget of $60 million OpEx and $600 million CapEx;
• Deliver current and accurate executive level reports and analysis for the program;
• Oversight of special projects and initiatives as assigned.Preferred skills:Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, business administration or related field; or equivalent work experience;
  • 15 years or more in IT;
  • 10 years of demonstrated and progressive leadership responsibilities;
  • Experience managing large cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders in a public safety IT environmentSkills and Abilities
    • Strategic planning, policy formulation and knowledge of a vast array of IT service offerings;
    • Demonstrated success in leveraging both traditional best practices, such as IT service management practices based on ITIL/COBIT;
    • Experience managing large and complex public safety IT projects;
    • Proven track record of implementing and evolving public safety technology, resiliency and security stacks and strategic life-cycle management;
    • Familiarity with New York Citys government structure contracts and budget processes;
    • Strong demonstration of negotiation and conflict management skills;
    • Proven ability to attract and retain technical staff and to encourage staff development;
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions in business terms to executiveQualification Requirements:
    • BA/BS and 4 years experience using information technology in computer applications programming, systems programming, computer systems development, data telecommunications, database administration, planning of data/information processing, user services, or area networks, including 18 months experience in a managerial/lead capacity;-or-
    • Education and Experience equivalentNYC Residency Required within 90 days of appointmentTo ApplyClick on the "Apply Now" button-or -Apply Online: Go towww.nyc.gov/jobs/searchand search for Job ID #SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEWAPPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVALSVisit us atwww.nyc.gov/DoITTThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.OTI(DoITT) participates in E-Verify - provided by Dice

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