Work Hours:Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments, or projects.*
Work Location: The Edney Innovation Center
FLSA Status: This is an Exempt position.
Salary:GS.16 $84,982 - $102,668
Department: Technology Services
Classification Summary
Incumbent in this classification will lead the city's integrated AI and data strategy and implementation efforts. This pivotal role will be responsible for developing, executing, and overseeing a comprehensive AI and data roadmap that aligns with the city's strategic goals. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Director of AI and Data will serve as the city's leading expert on both AI and data management, guiding policy, fostering innovation, and ensuring ethical, responsible, and data-driven decision-making and AI deployment across all city departments and initiatives. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of Chattanooga by harnessing the transformative power of both AI and data for the benefit of our community.
SERIES LEVEL: The Director Artificial Intelligence and Data is a stand-alone position.
Essential Functions
*(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)*
Develop and champion a city-wide integrated AI and data strategy and roadmap, outlining key priorities, initiatives, and measurable outcomes for both areas.
Conduct ongoing research and analysis of emerging AI trends and data technologies to identify opportunities for city applications.
Advise the CIO, city leadership, department heads, and stakeholders on AI and data best practices, ethical considerations, data governance, and potential risks and benefits.
Establish a comprehensive framework for responsible AI and data governance, including relevant policies, ethical guidelines, data privacy protocols, data security standards, data quality standards, and transparency measures.
Foster trust and credibility throughout the organization for AI and Data initiatives and outcomes by delivering meaningful solutions reliably, quickly, and with high quality.
Lead the development and implementation of a city-wide data strategy that supports all city operations and fuels AI initiatives.
Oversee the design, development, management, maintenance, of the city's data infrastructure, including data collection systems, data storage solutions (data warehouses, data lakes), data pipelines, data integration platforms, and data analysis and visualization tools.
Establish and enforce data quality standards, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency of city data.
Work with other DTS divisions to implement robust data security measures and ensure compliance with all relevant data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA if applicable to certain city data, general data protection principles).
Develop and manage data cataloging, metadata management, and data discovery capabilities to promote data accessibility and usability across departments.
Ensure all data pipelines are well-structured, secure, documented, resilient, and maintained to ensure data is always available and accessible for use within the operation of City government and sharing of data through the Citys open data initiatives.
Identify and prioritize high-impact AI projects across city departments (e.g., transportation, public safety, utilities, citizen services, economic development), ensuring these projects are underpinned by sound data practices.
Lead the conceptualization, design, development, and implementation of AI-driven solutions, ensuring access to and proper utilization of necessary data.
Oversee the entire lifecycle of AI projects, from needs assessm nt and data acquisition/preparation to model development, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
Collaborate with other DTS divisions and city departments to integrate AI solutions into existing workflows and systems effectively.
Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making across all city departments.
Support departments in leveraging data and analytics to gain insights, improve operational efficiency, and measure the impact of programs and initiatives.
Lead data analysts within the function and collaborate with data analysts across the city to create a culture of practice for data analytics. Deliver analytical support and reporting for the city overall and for city departments.
Build strong relationships with city departments, community organizations, academic institutions, and private sector partners to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing in AI and data.
Work with the CIO and Mayors Office to educate and inform citizens about the city's AI and data initiatives and address public concerns about data usage and AI adoption.
Represent the City of Chattanooga at regional and national AI and data forums, conferences, and workshops.
Seek and secure external funding opportunities (grants, partnerships) to support AI and data initiatives.
Build, train, supervise, and mentor a high-performing team of AI specialists and data analysts.
Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Develop annual plans and goals for the team. Monitor progress against goals, provide feedback and coaching as required.
Supervise and review team performance and provide effective coaching and counseling when required.
Build and execute annual technical skills training and certification plans for each team member, ensuring completion.
Foster a culture of AI and data literacy and innovation within city government.
Identify and mentor talented individuals within city departments to become AI and data champions.
Maintain the Citys Open Data Portal and related datasets. The goal of this portal is to give citizens access to community data for solving problems, informing themselves and others, and better interacting wi