Chief Digital Equity Officer

The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the City delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Watch our welcome video to see our work in action, follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit oti.nyc.gov to learn more.

At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.

OTI’s External Partnerships division is responsible for fostering and growing relationships with a broad range of city agencies, community-based organizations, and private sector entities to deepen engagement on critical initiatives. Ensuring safe and equitable access to broadband internet service, and the skills and support to use it, is a key priority of the administration. Working cross divisionally and in coordination with the Franchise Administration, the External Partnerships division is focused on advancing the City’s broader digital equity and inclusion goals. In support of those goals, the division oversees the Connected Communities program. Connected Communities is a long-term digital inclusion initiative that provides public access to devices and internet, digital literacy programming, social and technical resources in historically underserved areas for thousands of New Yorkers each year.

The External Partnerships division has an opportunity for an experienced Chief Digital Equity Officer to support efforts to ensure that New Yorkers have the connectivity, resources, and skills they need to successfully participate in an increasingly digital world.

Reporting to the Associate Commissioner of External Partnerships, primary responsibilities will include:
- Support the implementation and management of OTIs existing and planned digital equity programs and initiatives;
- Serve as chairperson of the citywide Digital Equity Working Group, which is tasked with creating greater cooperation for citywide digital equity work across City agencies;
- Lead relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders such as City agencies, private and academic entities, non-profit groups, coalitions, and philanthropic partners;
- Advance the oversight and expansion of OTIs Connected Communities initiative;
- Oversee the agency's annual public computer center inventory data collection efforts, including program evaluation, analysis and presentation to leadership for further investments and
improvements;
- Regular engagement with State and Federal partners regarding digital equity funding opportunities;
- Contribute to ongoing research direction, planning, and analysis of all OTI’s digital equity activities against defined and evolving goals;
- Oversee special projects and assignments, as required.

Hours/Shift
Day - due to the necessary technical duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.

Work Location
Brooklyn, NY

To Apply
* Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration

Please go to www.cityjobs/jobs/search and search for Job ID# 699187

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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or

2. An associate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or

3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or

4. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.