THE POSITION

The Technology and Data Services Division is now accepting applications for Director III – Data Initiatives.

Under the direction of the Chief Technology Officer, plans, organizes, controls and directs the vision, operations and activities of the Data Initiatives Department of the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE); provides strategic direction and entrepreneurial vision in delivering data management services (e.g., DataZone) to users to meet defined needs; develops and delivers direct marketing and business development activities; provides thought leadership in area of data science as it applies to improving educational outcomes; directs the implementation of complex data systems projects in constantly changing environments; assures cost-efficient and effective operations; serves as technical liaison for current and potential users; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel. The Ideal Candidate • Will be able to combine administrative and entrepreneurial experience to expand the DataZone to hundreds of districts within the state of California. • Will have the ability to oversee the development, operation and expansion of the Santa Clara County Office of Education's business intelligence and data systems initiatives. • Is able to act as a key leader in building the Data Management practice within the SCCOE, with the vision of expanding services to school districts and educational agencies throughout the state of California. • Has substantial experience managing data systems and data warehousing systems development projects. • Possesses knowledge of strategic planning, product management, direct marketing, and business development, especially in the field of business intelligence systems. • Has technology experience working in the field of K-12 or post-secondary education. • Holds a deep understanding of enterprise data management to develop improved coordination between supporting systems. • Is able to drive people, process, project management and technology change in a dynamic and complex operating environment. • Has experience building partnerships and information-sharing agreements between multiple governmental agencies. • Possesses strong functional experience with Microsoft Analysis Services, Power BI, and/or Tableau. • Is experienced in data privacy concepts (CIPPA, COPPA, HIPPA), Cybersecurity, and secure data transmission methodology. • Has a strong knowledge of information and data governance practices, data stewardship, policies, and controls. • Has a track record of providing excellent customer support in technology. • Is experienced writing and negotiating complex Memorandums of Understanding, contracts, and partnership agreements with the entities that work with the SCCOE. This position is full-time, and has a work year of 12 months / 261 days / 8 hours per day

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APPLICATION PROCEDURES The following application materials are required: 1. Completed Governmentjobs.com Online Application 2. Cover Letter 3. Resume The application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the filing date. EXAMINATION PROCEDURES Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for the week of May 27, 2019. Based on the final scores of qualified candidates, Classified Personnel Services will establish a ranked candidate list. Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, tentatively scheduled for the week of June 3, 2019. Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within their Governmentjobs.com applications, or as updated by candidates in their Governmentjobs.com master profiles. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily. RECRUITMENT CONTACT For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact: Marisa Perry Marisa_perry@sccoe.org 408-453-6849 NOTE: Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director - Classified Personnel Services. Candidates who test successfully for placement on the eligibility list may be certified to other related positions without further testing requirements, OR job posting announcements. The right is reserved to add, eliminate, or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting, at any time, during the position posting and testing process, which may include, but is not limited to, further testing, inclusive to on-the job testing, recruitment, and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than 15 days, after an eligibility list has been certified, which may cause adjustments on the eligibility list, as evaluated to be reasonable or necessary. ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS Candidates who require reasonable accommodations for any test part must contact Classified Personnel Services (CPS) at least three (3) days in advance of the test date at 408-453-6845. Hearing-impaired individuals should contact the California Relay Service at 1-800-735-2929, then 408-453-6845. A failure to contact CPS within the specified timeline may result in an inability to accommodate. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. Please direct concerns to Anisha Munshi, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services 1290 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, CA 95131-2304 anisha_munshi@sccoe.org (408) 453-6841