Director of Elections Information Technology (Division Director - Technology)

Director Of Elections Information Technology

King County Elections (KCE) seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as our Director of Elections Information Technology (Division Director - Technology). The Director of Elections Information Technology will report to the elected Director of Elections, serve as a member of the Department's Leadership Team, and lead and support a highly skilled team to achieve excellence in election technology, security, and administration.

This role will play a key part in developing departmental goals, strategies, and initiatives, driving the adoption of new technologies within KCE, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. This is a unique opportunity to inspire and empower a team, drive the adoption of new technologies within KCE, identify opportunities to bring innovation to the forefront of our operations, and significantly impact the future of election administration in one of the most populous and diverse counties in the United States.

This is a hybrid position that performs work remotely and on-site. As a leadership team member, this position is expected to work on-site frequently during active elections.

King County Elections is led by Julie Wise, the elected Director of Elections. We conduct accurate, secure, and accessible elections for King County's 1.4 million registered voters. Nationally recognized as a leader in innovation, accessibility, and security, King County Elections believes that our democracy works best when all voices are heard.

Guided by core values of accuracy, equity, integrity, service, teamwork, and transparency, Elections pushes the envelope in all aspects from ballot design to secure and efficient ballot processing and more. We are committed to making sure every King County voter can get registered, cast their ballot, and make their voice heard.

King County Elections is deeply dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial, and Social Justice in every aspect of our work. We pledge to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge that this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities.

You will apply equity, race, and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.

Job Duties

Key deliverables and expectations include :

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of a robust KCE IT infrastructure that supports all aspects of the elections lifecycle.
• Direct and manage the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Information Technology teams.
• Ensure the security and integrity of all election-related data by implementing rigorous cybersecurity measures.
• Develop and execute the long-term IT strategy to align with KCE's mission and objectives.
• Develop and manage comprehensive IT risk management and contingency plans.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with King County Information Technology (KCIT), King County's central information technology department.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

The most competitive candidates will demonstrate the following :

Supplemental Information

This position is open to all qualified applicants. Applications submitted by December 1st will be part of the first round of review and interviews. A complete application, resume, and cover letter are required. The cover letter should summarize how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills for the position. Applications will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The work week usually is Monday through Friday, 8.00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., but may require work outside regular business hours. The Elections team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The primary onsite location for this position is the Elections Building, 919 SW Grady Way, Renton.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Mission-Critical - Those employees who provide, maintain, and re-establish essential county functions as described in agency Continuity of Operations plans. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director, or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather.

This position is non-represented. Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our True North, we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact : Reeshema Lewis Sr. HR Business Partner Email : Reeshema.Lewis@kingcounty.gov