Texas Water Development Board - Austin, TX
posted 3 months ago
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is seeking a highly qualified individual for the position of Deputy Chief Information Officer (Director IV). This role involves performing highly advanced work in alignment with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and administering the daily operations and activities of the TWDB's Information Technology (IT) Division. The Deputy CIO will be responsible for establishing goals and objectives, developing guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations, as well as coordinating and evaluating the work of IT Division staff. This position requires a strategic mindset to ensure that projects, applications, and resources align with the agency's business goals and objectives. The Deputy CIO will also be tasked with monitoring budget expenditures, planning, assigning, and supervising the work of others, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. In this role, the Deputy CIO will assist the CIO in directing all project activities within the IT Division, providing technical direction and guidance, and ensuring that system development processes and procedures are followed. The Deputy CIO will evaluate emerging software technologies, determine the selection of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) versus custom application software, and monitor legislation for its impact on information technology programs and activities. Effective leadership and management of the IT Division are crucial, as the Deputy CIO will be responsible for authorizing hiring, separations, disciplinary actions, and employee performance rewards. The position requires maintaining confidential and sensitive information and ensuring that individual and team files are appropriately maintained according to the agency's records retention procedures. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in IT management, project management, and public administration, with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with agency personnel, Board members, consultants, and government officials. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the mission of the TWDB, which is to lead the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.