Assistant Chief Information Officer

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Job description

SALARY:

$140,030.46 - $196,061.87 Annually

Information Technology Services Department:
The Information Technology Services Department provides support in the operation of enterprise and departmental information technology systems; development and maintenance of application systems and technical networks; operation and maintenance of radio, microwave, telephone, and data communication systems in support of the County's more than approximately 9,000+ employees.
The Position:
Under the general direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Assistant Chief Information Officer (ACIO) is responsible for daily operations of the County's central Information Technology Services Department; assisting the CIO in formulating Countywide information technology policies, and performing related work as required. The incumbent serves at the discretion of the CIO and is extensively involved in the oversight of computer operations; development and maintenance of radio, microwave, telephone, and data communication systems. The ACIO will advise the CIO on the latest information technology trends and is also responsible for the implementation of a customer-focused, cost-effective central information technology organization.
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success that demonstrates knowledge of technology business solutions combined with extensive experience managing diverse technology daily operations. Critical competencies for success include demonstrated ability to create multi-year strategic plans, translate business and customer needs into technology goals, as well as exceptional communication and interpersonal skills that foster and maintain key relationships, and demonstrated unequivocal ethical and integrity. The successful candidate will also have excellent communication skills with the ability to simply explain modern technology in a business-friendly way. The incumbent will engage in senior-level business discussions and need to have a passion for solving difficult business problems with the creative application of technology. Finally, the ideal candidate will be a genuine person of integrity who builds business relationships based upon trust.

This is an At-Will position and is exempt from the Civil Service Ordinance.

Experience and Education:

• Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, or other closely related field; and
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in information systems which includes experience in senior management or administrative capacity with accountability for planning, organizing, and implementing information and telecommunication systems; and
• Significant experience managing large technology teams.

Desired:

• Graduate Degree in computer science, information system, business administration, or other closely related field.
• Ability to present both technical and business topics to large audiences; ability to write clearly and to various levels of customers.
• Experience in leading and evaluating process improvement exercises.

Necessary Special Requirements:
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California's driver license.

HOW TO APPLY:

To APPLY for this exceptional career opportunity, please send a resume and cover letter that illustrates all of the following:

• Your experience with planning, organizing, and implementing information and telecommunication systems in a large organization with a diverse line of operations;
• Your experience with managing an operational budget and the size of the budget;
• Your experience leading and managing staff, including the titles, number, and functions of the staff you have managed;
• Your contribution to leading and evaluating process improvement exercises.

If interested, submit an online application at and attach your current resume and cover letter.
Resume Evaluation
All resumes will be reviewed weekly beginning the week of October 18, 2021, to determine if the stated requirements are met. All relevant work experience, training and education need to be included to determine eligibility. Reviews will be on a weekly basis thereafter.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For further information regarding this recruitment, please contact Shannon Antunez by email at or telephone at .

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