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Chief Information Officers

Cook County Treasurer

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$180,000–$195,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Information Assets, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Information Technology & Information Systems, Technical Strategy, Internet Security, Computer Security, Technical Operations, Information Technology Software, Risk, Strategic Planning
QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

  • Project management and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage and plan for large-scale technology change in a dynamic environment, including the adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and automation.
  • Ability to plan and monitor major projects with broad institutional impact, including AI-driven and data centric initiatives.
  • Experience in major software and hardware systems procurement and implementation, including evaluation and selection of AI platforms, tools, and vendors.
  • Ability to develop and manage departmental budgets, including funding strategies for innovative and AI-enabled solutions.
  • Knowledge of and ability to draw from other disciplines (business, group dynamics, organizational behavior, data science, and analytics) to facilitate change and to support the work of information and instructional technology services.
  • Knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and advanced analytics, and the ability to apply these technologies to improve operational efficiency, customer service, and decision-making.
  • Understanding of data governance, data quality, and data lifecycle management to support analytics and AI initiatives.
  • Ability to identify opportunities for automation and process optimization through AI, including applications such as predictive analytics, fraud detection, and intelligent document processing.

 

Communication Skills

  • Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to address technical issues in both technical and non-technical terms.
  • Ability to develop and make presentations to a diverse audience. 

 

Technical Abilities

  • Knowledge of current IT applications, methods, and standards.
  • General knowledge of methods of modem information system design.
  • Knowledge of state-of-the-art computer hardware and software.
  • Knowledge of state-of-the-art data, voice and video communication network systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify trends and exercise mature judgment about the role of information services in higher education.

 

Management and Social Skills

  • Ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels of Cook County Government.
  • Ability to inspire strong performance among colleagues and subordinates.
  • Ability to lead staff and promote a strong service orientation.
  • Commitment to diversity in the workplace and an ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds, ages, genders, and personalities.
  • Commitment to creating and working in a collaborative and team-building environment.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Engineering PLUS a minimum of three years' experience OR equivalent combination of professional work experience, training and education. 

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Five (5) years' experience in Computer Science, Information Technology or Engineering.
  • Executive management "C" level experience such as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Information Officer, and Chief Technology Officer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide leadership in the selection, design, implementations, integration, and ongoing support for all information systems throughout the county.
  • Provide leadership and planning to enhance and support data, voice, and network infrastructures and services.
  • Provide leadership to enhance access to, and security for, all networked resources and information systems.
  • Provide leadership and support for the development of technology to support instructional needs, including media, libraries, and distance education.
  • Provide leadership for the development and maintenance of county-wide technology standards, policies and service agreements.
  • Develop and maintain a strategic technology plan and associated tactical technology plans.
  • Develop internal IT policies and procedures designed to improve work procedures and service quality.
  • Review IT staff skills and develop appropriate training plans.
  • Develop and monitor technology budget and project budget.
  • Provide leadership for competitive technology procurements, vendor negotiations, and vendor partnerships.
  • Communicate frequently and thoroughly to the county officials about technology projects and issues
  • Collaborate with colleagues from other government and private-sector institutions to achieve mutual benefits.
  • Keep abreast of, and apply to the county, federal and state laws and policies that affect the management or use of technology or information.
  • Ensure that the implementation of technology will occur in an integrated manner designed for the benefit of administrative purposes.
  • Prepare state reports on county technology and distance learning programs and grants.
  • Provide regular status reports to the Treasurer and Department heads regarding projects, policies and operations.
  • Research best practices in the use and management of technology.
BENEFITS
Paid Time-Off, Life Insurance, Retirement / Pension Plans, Paid Sick Days, Flexible Spending Accounts, Parental Paid Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
6 days ago

The Chief Information Officer (ClO) provides leadership and management for all information technology services and operations. The ClO is charged with the implementation of board policy and county procedures as they apply to technology. He/she is expected to participate in the formation of county policies and procedures by making appropriate recommendations for improvements and/or additions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Treasurer’s information technology services and operations to support the mission of Cook County Treasurer.

The CIO provides leadership for all technology and related services that support administrative processes, community service, and communications. The ClO works collaboratively with constituent groups in setting priorities for the deployment of information technology to carry out the instructional and administrative goals and objectives of the Cook County Treasurer. This responsibility includes the identification, implementation, and evaluation of systems and services that cross information business unit and organizational boundaries. The CIO keeps abreast of information technology developments and their appropriate applications within the office, and plans/implements information technology upgrades. 

About the Company

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Cook County Treasurer

Duties and Responsibilities of the Cook County Treasurer
In Cook County, the County Treasurer oversees the second-largest property tax collection and distribution system in the United States. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is responsible for:

  • Printing and mailing bills based on the data provided by other county and state agencies on assessments, exemptions and tax rates
  • Collection of $16.1 billion each year in taxes from the owners of more than 1.8 million parcels of property
  • Distribution of the tax funds to approximately 2,200 local government agencies that have the jurisdiction to collect taxes. The agencies include school districts, villages, cities, townships, park and forest preserve systems, libraries, public health and safety agencies, election authorities, economic-development agencies and bonds to pay for public-works projects

Treasurer Pappas also must maintain an investment policy and strategy to address:

  • Conformance with federal and state laws and local ordinances
  • Safety of principal to avoid any risk of loss of public funds
  • Diversity of type, maturity and institution to help manage the risk and principal
  • Liquidity of funds to provide sufficient funds to meet obligations as they become due
  • Returns on investments or yields that provide performance measures with return on investments to be secondary to the role of protecting the safety and liquidity features of the policy

Treasurer Pappas must receive and safely keep the revenues and other public funds of the County and all money and funds authorized by law to be paid to her and disburse the same pursuant to law. Under Illinois law, Treasurer Pappas appoints her deputies, assistants and personnel to assist her in the performance of her duties.

Treasurer Pappas must file regular reports with the President of the County Board to summarize the financial status of her office in the format deemed necessary by the County Board.

Under state law, Treasurer Pappas' office also maintains special funds, from which the County Board shall authorize payments by voucher between board meetings, to include:

  • Reasonable amounts needed during the accounting period to pay office expenses, postage, freight, express or similar charges
  • Funds to pay necessary travel, dues and other expenses for workshops, educational seminars and organizational meetings established for the purpose of providing in-service training
  • Trust funds for such purposes as may be provided for by law
  • The Treasurer shall make a monthly accounting to the County Board through the County Clerk of all other special funds maintained by her in the discharge of her duties

In addition, Treasurer Pappas is required by law to:

  • Prepare delinquency tax lists and send notices to the last known taxpayer(s) of record
  • Obtain a tax-sale judgment order in court
  • Conduct an annual sale of tax liens to seek payment of delinquent taxes

Under Illinois law, Treasurer Pappas' office also oversees the process of refunding overpayments of taxes. There are varying statutes of limitation depending upon the type of refund. All refund applications must be submitted on or before the expiration of the specific statute of limitation, which begins on the date the right to the refund arose. These refunds are for overpayments that occur through:

  • Duplicate payments of the same taxes
  • Overpayments of the amount due
  • Reductions in assessments after the original billing as authorized by various tax-assessment agencies or the courts
  • Reductions in tax rates after the original billings as authorized by the courts