Job Description

Deputy Chief Innovation Officer (Unclassified) (Mayor's Office)

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Overview

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees plays a key role in the success of San Jos, the heart of Silicon Valley. All City of San Jos employees work together as one team to make San Jos a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

The City of San Jos is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San Jos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov.

About the Department

The City of San Jos, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work and do business. The Mayors Office of Technology and Innovation (MOTI) is charged with making San Jos the most innovative city in America. Key initiatives for MOTI include fostering economic development through startup focused initiatives like the SJ AI Incentive Program, promoting AI literacy through partnerships with San Jose Public Libraries and San Jose State University such as the MLK AI Hub, and co-developing pilots alongside private industry and city staff such as our object detection pilot. MOTI has also played a significant role in leading the annual Citywide budget process since 2023.

Position Duties

Applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other thirdparty job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Joss website at

Deputy Chief Innovation Officer for the Mayors Office

The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan is seeking a visionary leader who is passionate about applying innovative technological solutions to better serve the community and advance Mayor Mahans strategic vision for San Jos. The person will help lead a small but dynamic Technology and Innovation team that is responsible for carrying out the Mayors Smart City vision.

• Act as a public face of the Mayors Office of Technology and Innovation as appropriate, including representing the city on major stages around the world, interacting with the press, and writing blogs and oped pieces
• Advise the Mayor on major technology and innovation trends and develop strategies and programs to tackle these issues in San Jos
• Identify, support, and institutionalize pathways for the piloting, implementation, and supplementation of AI and novel technologies with the goal of enhancing service delivery (e.g. Government Sandbox initiatives)
• Facilitate, organize, and execute events, convenings, and forums that advance San Joses Local AI Ecosystem, such as the SJ AI Innovates series
• Explore, develop, and nurture public/private partnerships centered on innovation with regional stakeholders (e.g. SJSU)
• Facilitate learning opportunities related to incubators/accelerators or government tech with handson experience and/or conferences
  • GovAI Coalition engagement and involvement
  • NewDeal AI Task Force management
• Manage key donor relationships and fundraise as appropriate from corporate sponsors and foundations
• Work with the policy team to develop state and national strategies working with our representatives in office to advance San Joses innovation mission
• Staff the Mayor at relevant meetings and events
• Promote employee and resident upskilling and skill attainment programs and initiatives
• Support the annual budget process in a limited capacity
• Other duties as assigned

Employment Type

Unclassified position, contract atwill basis for a specified period of time. Candidates must be willing to work frequent evenings and weekends, and as exempt management employees, are not eligible for overtime compensation.

Employment Conditions

Employees in this classification are not members of the classified civil service. Appointment is on a contract atwill basis for a specified period of time, not extending past the end of the elected official's term. Candidates must be willing to work frequent evenings and weekends. Exempt management employees are not eligible for overtime compensation. This unclassified position requires disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income and business positions.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to advise the Mayor on matters of public policy.

Required Licensing

Possession of a valid California Drivers license is required.

Employment Eligibility

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. The City of SanJos will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or other nonimmigrant visas.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in technology policy, AI, emerging technologies, data, and organizational change management
• Passion for and preferred experience with the SanJos community
• Ability to create and lead multistakeholder coalitions to support the work of MOTI
• A strong communicator who can express ideas clearly and concisely, with both precision and sensitivity
• Experience with communications, press, and fundraising preferred
• A highlyorganized individual who demonstrates sound judgment and extreme attention to detail, with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks on tight deadlines
• A people person who can relate to a diverse group of individuals and initiate, develop and maintain productive relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders
• An individual who demonstrates high ethical standards, discernment, and discretion
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including using online project management tools
• An understanding of government processes and an appreciation for navigating complex bureaucracies

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering, science, political science, public administration, business administration, public relations or related field. A Masters degree in public or business administration; or a degree in a technical field related to a municipal function is highly desirable.

Experience

Three (3) or more years of government, public service, or research experience. Experience working for an elected official at the federal, state, or local level or as a public or private sector manager is highly desirable. Candidates with significant private industry experience are also encouraged to apply.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to the jobspecific questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three References
• One Writing Sample

Jobspecific Questions

• Briefly describe your experience, and successes, in any two of the following areas: 1) Technology Policy; 2) Technology Development or Deployment; 3) Technology Research; 4) Technology Communications; 5) Technology Ethics; 6) Workforce Upskilling
• Think about the most complex assignment or project youve been given in a work setting. Describe the situation, the approach you took, and the ultimate outcome.
• Please describe your experience working in a fastpaced and complex environment, particularly any experience working with elected officials or senior executives in an advisory capacity.
• If chosen, what initiatives would you be interested in advancing that would improve the quality of life for the residents of SanJos? For one of the named initiatives, provide a clear problem statement, a potential technology or methodology that can be used, and metrics of success.

To learn more information about City Benefits, click on the Benefits tab of this job posting.

Additional information and contact details: For questions regarding duties, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Stephen Caines at Stephen.Caines@sanjoseca.gov.

This position will remain open until filled; applications will be reviewed continuously.

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