AI-Powered Digital Innovation Lead (Local Government)

Van Buren Company; Paw Paw (MI); Presencial; USD 72.000 - 88.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Van Buren Company is seeking a forward-thinking AI program lead to head the practical and responsible use of AI in local government through the Digital Information Department and DICE. You will coordinate with departments to identify needs, evaluate options, and implement improvements using AI, automation, or process changes as appropriate.

The role combines hands-on tool configuration, workflow building, pilot evaluation, staff training, and adoption support, collaborating with IT and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, information technology, data science, GIS, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to apply AI tools, configure practical solutions, build and test workflows, and evaluate results.
• Ability to analyze operational needs, select appropriate approaches, organize projects, and carry improvements through implementation and sustained use.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and training skills, including explaining unfamiliar concepts to nontechnical audiences and supporting organizational change.
• Working understanding of AI limitations, verification, data quality, confidentiality, and responsible use; sound judgment about when specialized review is needed.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to learn and critically evaluate changing tools and methods.

Responsabilidades

• Understand operations, map workflows, and prioritize improvements based on service value, feasibility, risk, and resources.
• Evaluate AI/automation tools through hands-on testing for accuracy, usability, cost, and data handling.
• Configure tools, build workflows, document, and prototype with department users.
• Lead pilots with objectives, baseline measures, and evaluation criteria; decide on expansion or discontinuation.
• Train staff and provide practical guidance to ensure adoption and proper use.
• Define requirements for projects needing custom development or integrations; coordinate with leadership and developers.
• Coordinate privacy, security, records handling, and policy reviews with IT and staff.
• Establish ongoing ownership and support for each solution, including access management and updates.
• Track adoption, service quality, and costs; share progress with leadership and partners.

Conocimientos

Communication

Facilitation

Training

Analytical thinking

AI tool usage

Adaptability

Learning ability

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

Van Buren Company is seeking a forward-thinking AI program lead to head the practical and responsible use of AI in local government through the Digital Information Department and DICE. You will coordinate with departments to identify needs, evaluate options, and implement improvements using AI, automation, or process changes as appropriate.

The role combines hands-on tool configuration, workflow building, pilot evaluation, staff training, and adoption support, collaborating with IT and