VetJobs
User Experience & Accessibility Lead - Dept. of Tech. & Innovation
VetJobs, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Description
Under direction, this is a Lead level classification. The class will be primarily supervisory in natureoverseeing the development and implementation of the City's Disability Accessibility and UserExperience units, and performs related duties as required.
This class is assigned to the Leadership Technology Job Family which consists of positionsresponsible for overseeing the identification, prioritization, and delivery of work activities, coachand developing employees, providing thought leadership to business partners, and shaping andexecuting the technology vision and strategy to maximize business values.
ESSENTIAL DUTIESManages and directs the work of Digital Accessibility Specialists and UX Designers engaged inensuring that persons with disabilities can access the City of Chicago digital information and resourcesFacilitates the design and development of engaging user experiences for a variety of applications, websites, and systemsCompletes performance appraisals for subordinate staff, administers disciplinary functions, and approves staff time off requestsSets goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational resultsAssures the practices and process of implementing federal, state, and local disability legislation to ensure people with disabilities will have an equal opportunity to participate and benefit from the City's web and digital contentEnsures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers, and stakeholdersStudies and evaluates how users feel about a system, looking at things like ease of use, perception of the value of the system, utility, efficiency in performing tasks, etc.Develops process flows, wireframes, and prototypes to effectively conceptualize and communicate high-level design strategiesAdditional duties may be required for this position
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE
Location: 2 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60602
Salary and Benefit Information:
For more information regarding compensation with the City of Chicago, please visit: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2023_2024_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdfFor more information regarding benefits please visit: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.htmlCOMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.
Employee Vaccination Requirement: City of Chicago employees must, as a condition of employment, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective October 15, 2021. This Policy applies to all City employees. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable City processes. For more information on the vaccine policy please visit: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/supp_info/city-of-chicago-employee-vaccination-policy.html
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REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY
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APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR
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EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation, Training, and Experience
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree ANDfour (4) years of work experience in data/cloud management; ORan equivalent combination or education, training, and experience
Under direction, this is a Lead level classification. The class will be primarily supervisory in natureoverseeing the development and implementation of the City's Disability Accessibility and UserExperience units, and performs related duties as required.
This class is assigned to the Leadership Technology Job Family which consists of positionsresponsible for overseeing the identification, prioritization, and delivery of work activities, coachand developing employees, providing thought leadership to business partners, and shaping andexecuting the technology vision and strategy to maximize business values.
ESSENTIAL DUTIESManages and directs the work of Digital Accessibility Specialists and UX Designers engaged inensuring that persons with disabilities can access the City of Chicago digital information and resourcesFacilitates the design and development of engaging user experiences for a variety of applications, websites, and systemsCompletes performance appraisals for subordinate staff, administers disciplinary functions, and approves staff time off requestsSets goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational resultsAssures the practices and process of implementing federal, state, and local disability legislation to ensure people with disabilities will have an equal opportunity to participate and benefit from the City's web and digital contentEnsures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers, and stakeholdersStudies and evaluates how users feel about a system, looking at things like ease of use, perception of the value of the system, utility, efficiency in performing tasks, etc.Develops process flows, wireframes, and prototypes to effectively conceptualize and communicate high-level design strategiesAdditional duties may be required for this position
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE
Location: 2 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60602
Salary and Benefit Information:
For more information regarding compensation with the City of Chicago, please visit: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2023_2024_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdfFor more information regarding benefits please visit: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.htmlCOMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.
Employee Vaccination Requirement: City of Chicago employees must, as a condition of employment, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective October 15, 2021. This Policy applies to all City employees. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable City processes. For more information on the vaccine policy please visit: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/supp_info/city-of-chicago-employee-vaccination-policy.html
ALL
REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY
AND
ALL
APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR
CITY
EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation, Training, and Experience
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree ANDfour (4) years of work experience in data/cloud management; ORan equivalent combination or education, training, and experience