User Experience - Philadelphia, United States - City of Philadelphia

City of Philadelphia

Verified Company

Philadelphia, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Company Description
A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career.

From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here.

With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else.

We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel.

If you're interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

_ What we offer_
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Impact:

The work you do here matters to millions.

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Growth

Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?

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Diversity & Inclusion

Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.

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Benefits

We care about your wellbeing.

Agency Description

About the CAO

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) works with City departments to transform service delivery, provide people-centered solutions, and strengthen administrative functions to better serve Philadelphia residents and employees.

The CAO oversees seven City departments and offices:

the Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT), Records, Procurement, the Office of Administrative Review (OAR), Strategic Direction and Transformation (SD&T), Service Design Studio (SDS), and the Office of Talent & Employee Success (OTES).

About the Resident Service Delivery Initiative (RSDI)

On Inauguration Day, Mayor Parker signed Executive Order 2-24, launching the Resident Service Delivery Initiative (RSDI), a long-term initiative to improve resident-focused services with goal of "tangible local government that [residents] can see, touch and feel - government that is visible, responsive and effective." In this context, a service includes one or more interactions between a resident and the City, resulting in an outcome for the resident.

The Office of the Chief Administrative Office (CAO) is collaborating with the Mayor's Office of Policy Planning & Delivery (OPPD) and the Managing Director's Office (MDO) to achieve the goals of this Executive Order by implementing cohorts of service improvement projects at set intervals.

Job Description Position Summary**As a User Experience Strategist, you'll have dual reporting to the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer as well as to the Director of User Experience at the Office of Innovation & Technology. You will lead digital products from project scoping to design strategy and implementation on and the City's other digital products. You'll collaborate with departments across the City and collect feedback from the public to inform the development of design recommendations and implementation. Working closely with members of OIT's Software Engineering and Content Strategy teams— who are specialists in engineering, and content—you'll help prioritize features, create prototypes, and ensure the highest quality of work. In addition, you'll mentor emerging team members—helping to expand their skillsets and deliver exceptional work.

Essential Functions

Crafting comprehensive workflow diagrams and documentation to enhance understanding and longterm sustainability of digital products.
Designing sketches, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes that adhere to UX best practices, focusing on usability, accessibility, and responsive design.
Leading design sessions and collaborations with senior leadership to align project visions.
Guiding project partners and team members through design methodologies, ensuring stakeholder and user needs are met.
Facilitating discussions with experts to capture organizational and user goals, transforming these into actionable project requirements.
Conducting thorough needs assessments and interviews to gather requirements, synthesizing these into clear feature documentation.
Validating business and user opportunities with stakeholders to ensure alignment and support.
Communicating effectively about project plans, status updates, and insights to all stakeholders.
Deconstructing complex projects into actionable plans with clear deliverables, milestones, and deadlines.
Excelling in navigating project ambiguities and challenges to ensure timely delivery.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Expertise in humancentered design, rapid prototyping, usability testing, and addressing accessibility concerns.
Proficient in sketching, concept creation, wireframing, and developing comprehensive sitemaps and user flows.
Strong ability to articulate complex design concepts clearly through various forms of visual and written communication.
Committed to designing within esta