City of Sioux Falls

We're looking for a self-motivated, relationship driven professional who's ready to help power the work that keeps our city running. In this role, you'll deliver high-level strategic procurement and business support to departments across the organization, leading efforts in project coordination, vendor management, budget and forecasting, analyzing supply costs, and implementing smart use of technology to help us work better and faster. You'll work closely with our facilities and water reclamation teams, making sure they have necessary supplies and equipment, when they need them and ensure operations are moving forward, buildings are safe, functional, and welcoming for the community. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving problems, motivated in utilizing technology, and want to make a meaningful impact on how our city serves the community, this is a place where your drive and talent will shine. 1. Collaborate with departmental personnel and lead strategic centralized procurement services, develop contracts, bid specifications, and author requests for proposals and agreements for the procurement of equipment, supplies, and services. 2. Ensure compliance of requisitions, bids, and proposals with all regulations. Verify availability of funds and corresponding budgets and appropriate approvals have been completed. Maintain detailed and organized records to ensure the City's position is well-documented. 3. Lead major complex procurement projects, in coordination with multiple departments, negotiate contracts and assist drafting agreements. 4. Develop and maintain a network of supplier relationships hold suppliers and contractors accountable for compliance with specifications, plans, delivery timelines, and pricing. Facilitate the resolution of problems and issues arising from the purchase of equipment, supplies, and services. Implement and provide support for the utilization of the City's procurement applications, including end-user training and troubleshooting. 5. Facilitate comprehensive procurement services, adhere to all regulations, conduct pre-bid conferences, address inquiries on bids or proposals, coordinate and communicate responses, and recommend course of action for both internal and external stakeholders. Compile, analyze, communicate, and document bid results and prepare internal reports. 6. Review, tabulate, evaluate, document price quotes, bid and request proposals, bid specifications, and construction documents. Ensure specifications or qualifications are compliant with regulations and make recommendations and facilitate selection meetings. 7. Develop and lead strategic contracts and inventory management best practices, maintain an awareness of supply chain, communicate status with departmental partners, and ensure efficient and cost-effective service delivery. Conduct research, evaluate vendors, conduct cost-benefit analysis to find suitable supply options, and recommend and approve suppliers. 8. Collaborate with departments to establish annual and multi-year purchasing contracts to ensure timely delivery of equipment, supplies, and services. Provide departmental support to ensure utilization of the City's procurement and financial software applications, including end-user training, troubleshooting user technical issues, and assisting with data entry or account setups. 9. Oversee fulfillment of orders including order tracking, service fulfillment, monitoring vendor or supplier performance, following up on warranties and service agreements, completing pricing revisions and order cancellations, and resolving product or invoice discrepancies. 10. Provide coordination support with departments to lead purchasing logistics for disasters and FEMA events. Support the disposal of the City's surplus property and the annual surplus property auction. 11. Perform other such duties and functions as are outlined for this position in the departmental position result description and performance standard. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, or other specialized discipline and a minimum of three (3) years' experience in purchasing, contract, and bid activities; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority. Knowledge of purchasing processes and methodologies. Knowledge of business practices related to contract law and applicable rules and regulations that govern competitive public bidding processes and purchasing. Knowledge of purchasing software systems and personal computer business software applications. Knowledge of business practices related to contract law and applicable rules and regulations that govern competitive public bidding processes. Ability to prepare procurement reports and detailed bid specifications. Ability to make accurate mathematical and statistical calculations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and vendors. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to analyze bids and proposals. Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity of the Finance department. Ability to demonstrate strong project management skills. Compensation details: 38.76-44.48 Hourly Wage PI7d55ff6737c4-1550

The City of Sioux Falls is seeking a Digital Content Supervisor to lead our digital content team and oversee social media strategy and video operations. This supervisory role requires someone who can manage content creators, set strategic direction, and ensure effective execution across digital channels. You'll supervise staff responsible for social media management and video production while developing the strategies that guide their work. This means developing content strategy, planning content calendars, analyzing performance metrics, and coordinating cross-departmental messaging. You'll manage people, processes, and technology, ensuring your team has the direction and support needed to succeed. The role balances autonomy with collaboration. You'll make strategic decisions independently while coordinating across departments to maintain consistent messaging. We need someone with content expertise who can translate that knowledge into effective team leadership. 1. Develop and execute social media strategies for assigned accounts in alignment with overall digital communications strategy. Lead the implementation of engaging social media content across assigned platforms to enhance the City's online presence and achieve communication goals. This includes working with target audiences, supporting measurable objectives, and aligning execution with overall City priorities and content strategy. 2. Plan, assign, direct, and review work. Manage and develop team. Supervise digital content employees and make recommendations relative to hiring, discharge, layoffs, suspensions, disciplinary actions, adjustment of grievances, and participate in performance evaluations of employees under his/her jurisdiction. 3. Oversee video content production, editing, and livestreaming operations for assigned channels. Coordinate with digital media producers on video production schedules, resource allocation, and technical requirements. Ensure video content aligns with overall content strategy and brand standards. 4. Create and curate engaging, accessible content. Produce innovative and accessible digital content (text, images, videos, infographics, livestreams) that effectively promotes City news, educates the public, and fosters community engagement. Ensure content adheres to accessibility guidelines and maintains consistent voice and tone in alignment with established brand standards. 5. Manage and grow online communities. Oversee community engagement on assigned social media channels, facilitating positive interactions, responding professionally to inquiries and comments in collaboration with relevant City departments, and building relationships with residents and community partners. 6. Develop and maintain social media content calendars and approval processes. Manage the planning, scheduling, and securing of necessary approvals for social media content and campaigns, ensuring timely execution and adherence to established brand guidelines and organizational communication standards. 7. Monitor and analyze digital content performance. Track, analyze, and report on key engagement metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of digital strategies and campaigns. Provide strategic recommendations for optimization and improvement based on data analysis. Use data to inform future content creation, optimize messaging, and identify areas for improvement. Develop and maintain performance dashboards. 8. Execute crisis communication on social media channels according to established emergency communication protocols. Support the timely dissemination of accurate information, address public concerns, and help mitigate misinformation during emergencies in coordination with broader crisis communication efforts. 9. Act as the primary point of contact for assigned social media accounts and software. Provide guidance and support to other City employees with social media responsibilities, ensuring adherence to best practices and City policies. 10. Collaborate cross-departmentally for consistent messaging. Work closely with various City departments to gather information and coordinate communication efforts. Collaborate with Creative Services on paid media campaigns to ensure organic content supports paid advertising initiatives. Work with Digital Communications Manager and Communications leadership to ensure consistent messaging across assigned channels that aligns with overall digital communications strategy. 11. Support digital engagement for community events hosted by the City of Sioux Falls. Provide digital communication support for community engagement events, including moderating online discussions, managing virtual event channels, and collecting public feedback through social media. 12. Ensure compliance and best practices. Maintain a strong understanding of and ensure adherence to City ordinances regarding engagement, data retention and digital accessibility standards in all online communications. Continuously explore and implement social media trends and best practices in coordination with organizational communication strategies. 13. Support evaluation, procurement, and management of equipment, software, vendors. Maintain relationships with vendors. 14. Perform other such duties and functions as are necessary or incidental to the proper performance of this position. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field and a minimum of four (4) years' experience in social media marketing and content creation, with supervisory or team leadership experience preferred; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority. Must possess or be able to obtain prior to hire a valid driver's license. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as required. Strong understanding of social media best practices and platform-specific strategies. Experience in public relations, journalism, or storytelling role. Understanding of public safety protocols and emergency response communications. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in social media management tools and emergency notification systems. Proven ability to analyze social media data, interpret key metrics, and generate actionable insights for optimizing content and campaigns. Proficiency in digital photography, photo/video editing software, and basic graphic design and UX principles for online content. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve communication goals. Supervisory and team leadership skills, with ability to manage multiple team members across different specializations. Ability to effectively manage time and work on many projects simultaneously. Ability to interview employees and residents on and off camera. Video production coordination and basic technical livestreaming knowledge, including broadcast. Understanding of digital accessibility standards (WCAG). Ability to utilize project management software to complete Communications and Culture projects. Ability to maintain the quality of work and the confidentiality and integrity of the Communications and Culture team. Compensation details: 38.79-42.96 Hourly Wage PIf7f3faf05d0b-1050

We're looking for a self-motivated, relationship driven professional who's ready to help power the work that keeps our city running. In this role, you'll deliver high-level strategic procurement and business support to departments across the organization, leading efforts in project coordination, vendor management, budget and forecasting, analyzing supply costs, and implementing smart use of technology to help us work better and faster. You'll work closely with our facilities and water reclamation teams, making sure they have necessary supplies and equipment, when they need them and ensure operations are moving forward, buildings are safe, functional, and welcoming for the community. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving problems, motivated in utilizing technology, and want to make a meaningful impact on how our city serves the community, this is a place where your drive and talent will shine. 1. Collaborate with departmental personnel and lead strategic centralized procurement services, develop contracts, bid specifications, and author requests for proposals and agreements for the procurement of equipment, supplies, and services. 2. Ensure compliance of requisitions, bids, and proposals with all regulations. Verify availability of funds and corresponding budgets and appropriate approvals have been completed. Maintain detailed and organized records to ensure the City's position is well-documented. 3. Lead major complex procurement projects, in coordination with multiple departments, negotiate contracts and assist drafting agreements. 4. Develop and maintain a network of supplier relationships hold suppliers and contractors accountable for compliance with specifications, plans, delivery timelines, and pricing. Facilitate the resolution of problems and issues arising from the purchase of equipment, supplies, and services. Implement and provide support for the utilization of the City's procurement applications, including end-user training and troubleshooting. 5. Facilitate comprehensive procurement services, adhere to all regulations, conduct pre-bid conferences, address inquiries on bids or proposals, coordinate and communicate responses, and recommend course of action for both internal and external stakeholders. Compile, analyze, communicate, and document bid results and prepare internal reports. 6. Review, tabulate, evaluate, document price quotes, bid and request proposals, bid specifications, and construction documents. Ensure specifications or qualifications are compliant with regulations and make recommendations and facilitate selection meetings. 7. Develop and lead strategic contracts and inventory management best practices, maintain an awareness of supply chain, communicate status with departmental partners, and ensure efficient and cost-effective service delivery. Conduct research, evaluate vendors, conduct cost-benefit analysis to find suitable supply options, and recommend and approve suppliers. 8. Collaborate with departments to establish annual and multi-year purchasing contracts to ensure timely delivery of equipment, supplies, and services. Provide departmental support to ensure utilization of the City's procurement and financial software applications, including end-user training, troubleshooting user technical issues, and assisting with data entry or account setups. 9. Oversee fulfillment of orders including order tracking, service fulfillment, monitoring vendor or supplier performance, following up on warranties and service agreements, completing pricing revisions and order cancellations, and resolving product or invoice discrepancies. 10. Provide coordination support with departments to lead purchasing logistics for disasters and FEMA events. Support the disposal of the City's surplus property and the annual surplus property auction. 11. Perform other such duties and functions as are outlined for this position in the departmental position result description and performance standard. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, or other specialized discipline and a minimum of three (3) years' experience in purchasing, contract, and bid activities; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority. Knowledge of purchasing processes and methodologies. Knowledge of business practices related to contract law and applicable rules and regulations that govern competitive public bidding processes and purchasing. Knowledge of purchasing software systems and personal computer business software applications. Knowledge of business practices related to contract law and applicable rules and regulations that govern competitive public bidding processes. Ability to prepare procurement reports and detailed bid specifications. Ability to make accurate mathematical and statistical calculations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and vendors. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to analyze bids and proposals. Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity of the Finance department. Ability to demonstrate strong project management skills. Compensation details: 38.76-44.48 Hourly Wage PI2c88cd852c41-1550