Chief Information Officer / CTO (Information Technology Division)

Instructions

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This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person at least two days per week. This is subject to change based on operational needs. The office is located at 1810 16th Street, Sacramento. Relocation is not provided.

Recruiting at the state is a little different. Recruiters do not qualify candidates (no phone interview) to present to hiring managers. All candidates must apply to the CalCareers application site where the hiring manager will review submitted applications. We cannot send your resume to the hiring manager. All candidates must apply. Please see the steps below for how to apply.

Why join CalHR?

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is the pillar of human resources management for all state employees. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 400 CalHR team members who serve as trusted advisors to our strategic partners and the public. If you are interested in providing exceptional human resource services and guidance, CalHR is the place for you. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside passionate professionals. Get to know us more here! This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About This Role

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Deputy Director, the Chief, Information Technology Division functions as the Division Chief and Chief Information Officer (CIO) overseeing the planning, organizing, and coordinating of the work of the Information Technology Division (ITD), which provides IT services in support of the Department of Human Resources’ (CalHR’s) and the State Personnel Board’s (SPB’s) programs, strategic goals, and business objectives. The CIO serves as the principal policymaker for the Department’s IT programs and services, serves as a member of the Department's Executive team, and is the Chief IT policy advisor to the Executive Staff on all aspects of IT.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Classification

C. E. A. $12,131.00 - $14,453.00 B/month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) as part of the examination process. Please provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below. Applicants must number and include the full text of the SOQ items in their response. Please include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. SOQs should be limited to a maximum of three (3) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font. Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

• Describe your experience developing and implementing innovative IT solutions for a variety of business needs. Include specific examples of your experience that demonstrates the following: Ability to manage a large-scale information technology program; Ability to develop a culture that values diversity and inclusion; Ability to ensure a data and analytics-informed culture of continuous service improvement and evaluation; Ability to collaborate and support innovation and culture change throughout the Division. In your response, please include relevant years of work experience in a managerial capacity that demonstrates your ability to manage the timely delivery of services to customers and staff.
• As a member of the Executive team, you will be expected to lead beyond just the IT function. Describe an experience where you championed an initiative or made a decision that required you to think about the entire organization’s success, even when it meant deprioritizing IT needs or resources.
• Describe your experience with and knowledge of information technology policy development, recommendation, and implementation. In your response, please include specific examples of your ability to facilitate the establishment of priorities and provide policy direction that aligns with an organization’s mission.
• Describe your experience overseeing IT projects. In your response, include an example of an enterprise IT modernization project where you directed, analyzed and developed project plans and budgets to ensure the project was completed on time and within available resources. Please explain the project, budget, your role, and the outcome. In your response, include information to demonstrate your experience with cloud and virtual environments, operational management, and system development and migration strategies.

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see our Work4CA guide.

Required Application Package Documents

The Following Items Are Required To Be Submitted With Your Application. Applicants Who Do Not Submit The Required Items Timely May Not Be Considered For This Job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required as part of the examination process and must be included. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Demonstrated knowledge of state policies, rules & standards relative to the State’s information technology and digital services practices
• Commitment to actively practicing fair behavior that is free from implicit bias in dealing with all parties
• Experience fostering an inclusive work environment where diversity of thought is valued and encouraged
• Experience in setting a culture of learning and growth for all employees, where new challenges are welcomed and the work product improves from a desire to learn and grow new ideas and new projects to support the department
• Experience identifying barriers to progress and developing, implementing, and continuously improving IT solutions to streamline business processes
• Experience with change management, particularly as it applies to implementing new technology and processes on a large scale
• Knowledge of strategic and innovative practices in the IT field
• Program administration experience communicating with executive level management, other state agencies, legislative staff, industry, local governments, etc.
• Managerial experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully apply organizational leadership, communicate clearly, facilitate decision-making, promote teamwork, and define and achieve success across multi-disciplinary stakeholder interests
• Strong leadership and management team experience demonstrating an ability to create clear goals and expectations, encourage leadership, use sound judgement in managing complex and varied programs
• Experience facilitating collaboration across various stakeholder groups who have different, sometimes conflicting, priorities
• Ability to gain the confidence and support of executive leadership and provide effective advice on regulatory and administrative matters and policies
• Ability to collaborate with others to achieve mutual goals and meet the organizations' and external stakeholders' strategic goals and objectives
• Experience with forecasting and managing a division’s budget.

Steps for how to apply before midnight, January 9th

• For more details of the job responsibilities (Duty Statement,) the minimum requirements, comp/benefits, how to apply and more click on the job posting link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=502782
• Click Apply --> "I have eligibility' and complete your application. Make sure your application (not your resume) shows how your experiences aligns with the duty statement and meets the minimum qualifications.
• Attach your resume and responses to the Statement of Qualifications. See the "Special Requirements" section for details on the Statement of Qualifications.
• Not attaching your response to the Statement of Qualifications questions on your application on CalCareers will prevent you from moving forward in the hiring process.

A tip to share for the Statement of Qualifications

• The Statement of Qualifications are like interview questions that you answer in writing. We do recommend using word.doc for your responses and keep to the requirements if it says two pages for example and the specific font of Arial 12 font. Take your time to think about your response in answering the questions. Also check spelling. Please do look at the duty statement from the job posting and match to your experience to answer the questions. Here is a link to more tips: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Documents/FINAL%20-%20Candidate%20SOQ%20Guidance%201.pdf

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