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

Deputy Chief Innovation Officer

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 Mahan's 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 Mayor's Smart City vision.

The total salary range for the Deputy Chief Innovation Officer is $100,000 - $126,523.54. This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to the following :

• Act as a public face of the Mayor's 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 op-eds
• 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 Jose's 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 hands-on experience and / or conferences
• 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 Jose's innovation mission
• Staffing 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

Employees in this classification are not members of the classified civil service and appointment would be on a contract "at-will" basis and is for a specified period of time to be determined by the appointing elected official and does not extend past the end of the elected official's term. Candidates must be willing to work frequent evenings and weekends, and as exempt management employees, are not eligible for overtime compensation. This unclassified position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income and business positions.

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. The City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications / transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.