What are the responsibilities and job description for the Smart City Administrator position at City of Lakeland?
General Description Of Class
This position, under administrative direction, is responsible for planning, piloting, developing, and managing the City of Lakeland's Smart City program, initiatives, and projects that involve the use of Smart City emerging technology, including collaborating with City stakeholders, partners, IT staff, vendors, and members of the community. This position ensures that Smart City projects are well coordinated, comply with City laws, policies, and standards, and are designed and implemented to meet the City's business needs and goals. The primary function is to provide leadership, direction, analysis, and advice for effective performance in these areas. Additionally, the position will drive innovation, develop an integrated road map, and build synergies across the City of Lakeland's divisions to ensure the launch, adoption, and long-term success of Lakeland's Smart City projects. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment.
Please note this posting is "Continuous" and can close at ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.
Starting Pay Range: $87,583.96 - $109,480.22
Essential Functions
THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
City of Lakeland
2024 Summary Sheet
Annual Leave
Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows:
Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.*
Sick Leave
Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.
Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary.
For more information contact Amanda Kaiser at 834-8768
Family & Medical Leave
Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working.
For more information contact Dawn Justice at 834-6038.
Pension Plan
Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees.
Defined Benefit Plan
Plan C Employee 4.16%
Employer 15.66%
OR
Defined Contribution Plan
Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police Recruits
Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire
Employer 15.39%
Deferred Compensation 457 Plan
A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time.
Maximum contribution for 2025 is $23,500; employees age 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $7,500; employees age 60-63 can also add a "catch-up" amount of $11,250.
Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C.
Holidays
Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year.
Funeral Leave
Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family.
Jury/Witness Duty
Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees received for such service may be retained by the employee. Employees subpoenaed to any civil or criminal court proceeding, which employee is not personally or monetarily interested, shall be paid as if engaged in regular work activities.
Military Leave
Allows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces. (see policy manual for additional information).
Maternity Leave
Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head. Employees may opt to utilize any combination of paid (sick or annual leave) or unpaid leave.
Leave of Absence Without Pay
Written requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification.
Longevity Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Program provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocational, or correspondence classes upon completion with a grade of "C" or better in credit courses only. Full reimbursement is given for courses and fees, upon approval. The program does not include reimbursement for cost of books, supplies or other related expenses.
For more information, contact Melissa Yelnick at 834-6844.
Suggestion Awards
A program designed to provide a consistent and organized method for employees to submit and be rewarded for constructive ideas for improvement. Maximum award is $1000.
For additional information, contact Kathy McNelis at 834-6348.
Direct Deposit of Paycheck (refer to handout in new employee folder)
An account must be established with the institution of your choice prior to signing up for direct deposit.
Uniforms/Equipment
Uniforms issued at no cost to employees for those job classifications which require them. Equipment is issued to employees at either no cost or discounted cost depending upon job classification.
Parking
Free while at work.
Break Periods
Employees may be permitted two (2), fifteen (15) minute breaks during the workday. The time shall be at the discretion of the supervisor.
For Information on Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance please contact Benefits at 834-6797.
For Information on Retirement Benefits, contact the Retirement Services Department at 834-8765 or 834-8797.
For Information on Firefighter and Police Officer Retirement Benefits, contact Foster & Foster at 239-333-4872.
01
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Science, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field?
Please indicate your field of study.
03
Do you possess four years of relevant working experience within technology, data, urban planning or Smart City efforts, including managing relationships and teams?
Please provide a narrative supporting your answer to the above question. Be sure to include specific job title(s), job duties, organization(s) and the dates where the work was performed. Note: The employers and dates of employment you list here must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of this job application.
05
Please list any relevant certifications (Ex: Information Technology, Urbran Planning, Project Manager) If none, type N/A.
06
By clicking "Yes" below, I understand that all relevant work experience MUST be entered in the "Work Experience" section on my application. In addition, all current City of Lakeland employees must list all previous City of Lakeland work experience in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to complete the "Work Experience" section will disqualify you from the application process.
Agency City of Lakeland, Civil Service
Address 500 N Lake Parker Avenue
Lakeland, Florida, 33801
Phone (863)834-8790
Website http://www.lakelandgov.net/employmentservices
This position, under administrative direction, is responsible for planning, piloting, developing, and managing the City of Lakeland's Smart City program, initiatives, and projects that involve the use of Smart City emerging technology, including collaborating with City stakeholders, partners, IT staff, vendors, and members of the community. This position ensures that Smart City projects are well coordinated, comply with City laws, policies, and standards, and are designed and implemented to meet the City's business needs and goals. The primary function is to provide leadership, direction, analysis, and advice for effective performance in these areas. Additionally, the position will drive innovation, develop an integrated road map, and build synergies across the City of Lakeland's divisions to ensure the launch, adoption, and long-term success of Lakeland's Smart City projects. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment.
Please note this posting is "Continuous" and can close at ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.
Starting Pay Range: $87,583.96 - $109,480.22
Essential Functions
- Creates and executes a strategic plan for the City of Lakeland's Smart City program and initiatives.
- Provides organizational thought leadership on emerging technologies and formulates new ideas and concepts to meet the demands of an ever-changing industry landscape.
- Inventories, catalogs, documents, and develops a mechanism to track the City's current smart city and technology innovation initiatives.
- Conceptualizes, defines, designs, and manages the development of new Smart City and other emerging technology products to provide an exceptional customer experience.
- Acts as liaison with other City departments, partner agencies, and vendors to ensure the coordinated release of Internet of Things (IoT) technology that meets City standards.
- Facilitates planning processes and develops a framework for Lakeland's Smart City efforts in collaboration with community, internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborates with other Innovation and Data staff on developing a technology innovation program, a cross-departmental team, and a process for soliciting, testing, and evaluating creative approaches to government and community challenges.
- Presents and promotes Lakeland's Smart City approach at venues external to municipal government.
- Develops techniques, strategies, and mechanisms for connecting community, private sector, philanthropic, and university innovation with municipal government Smart City initiatives.
- Serves as an advisor and thought leader to City departments and the City Manager's Office on cutting-edge product design and development.
- Maintains a high level of education and awareness of emerging Smart City technologies and how they can be applied to the City of Lakeland.
- Contributes expertise and support for other special initiatives as assigned.
- Ensures Smart City programs, projects, and initiatives comply with federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
- May be required to work alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
- Position is designated as Mission Critical.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Science, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
- Four years of relevant working experience within technology, data, or Smart City efforts, including managing relationships and teams.
- Must maintain City driving privileges/valid driver's license.
- Must maintain a valid telephone number.
- Knowledge of Smart City technologies and data, cloud technologies, Internet of Things technologies (IoT), software life cycles, and best practices.
- Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
- Knowledge of city government functions, processes, and operations.
- Knowledge of quality principles and tools, especially root cause analysis and problem-solving.
- Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and techniques.
- Skill in using account and/or portfolio management processes and tools and negotiating contracts.
- Skill in high-level communication, interpersonal communication, customer relations, intercultural knowledge and appreciation, partnership-building skills, and teamwork.
- Skill in recruiting and building a partner ecosystem.
- Skill in being results-driven, detail-oriented, well-organized, and a self-starter.
- Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty and ambiguity.
- Ability to identify opportunities for partners to utilize existing and in-development products.
- Ability to partner with the product team to build world-class features.
- Ability to develop a vision, shape strategy, drive progress, encourage innovation, and take strong ownership under dynamic, constantly evolving conditions.
- Requires sedentary and active work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 20 pounds of force regularly, and routine keyboard operations.
- Operation of City general-purpose vehicles (automobile or pickup truck): Some job duties may be performed in an office environment, while others may require field work at various job sites.
- The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, depth perception, texture perception, and sense of smell.
THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
City of Lakeland
2024 Summary Sheet
Annual Leave
Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows:
Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.*
Sick Leave
Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.
- NOTE: REGULAR employees with a working day other than eight (8) hours, please contact your supervisor regarding these policies.
Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary.
For more information contact Amanda Kaiser at 834-8768
Family & Medical Leave
Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working.
For more information contact Dawn Justice at 834-6038.
Pension Plan
Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees.
Defined Benefit Plan
Plan C Employee 4.16%
Employer 15.66%
OR
Defined Contribution Plan
Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police Recruits
Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire
Employer 15.39%
Deferred Compensation 457 Plan
A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time.
Maximum contribution for 2025 is $23,500; employees age 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $7,500; employees age 60-63 can also add a "catch-up" amount of $11,250.
Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C.
Holidays
Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year.
Funeral Leave
Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family.
Jury/Witness Duty
Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees received for such service may be retained by the employee. Employees subpoenaed to any civil or criminal court proceeding, which employee is not personally or monetarily interested, shall be paid as if engaged in regular work activities.
Military Leave
Allows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces. (see policy manual for additional information).
Maternity Leave
Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head. Employees may opt to utilize any combination of paid (sick or annual leave) or unpaid leave.
Leave of Absence Without Pay
Written requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification.
Longevity Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Program provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocational, or correspondence classes upon completion with a grade of "C" or better in credit courses only. Full reimbursement is given for courses and fees, upon approval. The program does not include reimbursement for cost of books, supplies or other related expenses.
For more information, contact Melissa Yelnick at 834-6844.
Suggestion Awards
A program designed to provide a consistent and organized method for employees to submit and be rewarded for constructive ideas for improvement. Maximum award is $1000.
For additional information, contact Kathy McNelis at 834-6348.
Direct Deposit of Paycheck (refer to handout in new employee folder)
An account must be established with the institution of your choice prior to signing up for direct deposit.
Uniforms/Equipment
Uniforms issued at no cost to employees for those job classifications which require them. Equipment is issued to employees at either no cost or discounted cost depending upon job classification.
Parking
Free while at work.
Break Periods
Employees may be permitted two (2), fifteen (15) minute breaks during the workday. The time shall be at the discretion of the supervisor.
For Information on Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance please contact Benefits at 834-6797.
For Information on Retirement Benefits, contact the Retirement Services Department at 834-8765 or 834-8797.
For Information on Firefighter and Police Officer Retirement Benefits, contact Foster & Foster at 239-333-4872.
01
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Science, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
Please indicate your field of study.
03
Do you possess four years of relevant working experience within technology, data, urban planning or Smart City efforts, including managing relationships and teams?
- Yes
- No
Please provide a narrative supporting your answer to the above question. Be sure to include specific job title(s), job duties, organization(s) and the dates where the work was performed. Note: The employers and dates of employment you list here must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of this job application.
05
Please list any relevant certifications (Ex: Information Technology, Urbran Planning, Project Manager) If none, type N/A.
06
By clicking "Yes" below, I understand that all relevant work experience MUST be entered in the "Work Experience" section on my application. In addition, all current City of Lakeland employees must list all previous City of Lakeland work experience in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to complete the "Work Experience" section will disqualify you from the application process.
- Yes
- No
Agency City of Lakeland, Civil Service
Address 500 N Lake Parker Avenue
Lakeland, Florida, 33801
Phone (863)834-8790
Website http://www.lakelandgov.net/employmentservices
Salary : $87,584 - $109,480
