Assistant Deputy Director | Chief Technology Officer (C.E.A.) | JC-521328

Job Description and Duties

The ITSD Assistant Deputy Director, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), supports the department’s mission, vision, and strategic goals by planning, developing, implementing, managing, and supporting technology operations that provide major enterprise services, data, and infrastructure. The incumbent oversees the Data Center Operations and Services, and Application Technology and Support Branches, as well as other operational and technical areas.

The CTO serves as a member of the department’s executive leadership team and implements and presents strategic initiatives and policy guidance to the Director, Chief Deputy Directors, and executive team on all matters related to IT operations. The incumbent promotes the effective use of leverageable and centralized enterprise services, data, and information assets across all CDPH programs; provides expert consultation to the Directorate to build a strategic IT road map; participates in project steering committees and internal governance bodies; represents CDPH on consolidation committees; and serves as the liaison to CDPH’s external partners and customers.

The incumbent establishes and maintains technology policies, procedures, and practices that govern standards for IT operations and services; infrastructure hosting strategies; data and analytics; and the IT strategic roadmap that meets business and project needs of all CDPH programs. The incumbent also provides direction and leadership for the development, support, and continuous improvement of the operations and activities of ITSD (including application and development services, enterprise services, infrastructure services, client services, data center operations, server and storage management, network services, emergency preparedness operation, IT purchasing, email services, and security operations).

Working Conditions

- Hybrid telework is available for this position in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

Additional Documents

Position Details
Department Information

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Who May Apply

How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
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Required Application Package Documents

• 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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Statement of Qualifications - Is a narrative discussion regarding how the applicant's education, training, experience and skills meet the minimum qualifications for this position. In addition, the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Cover letter and resume do not take the place of the SOQ. Please see instructions below.

Examination Qualification Requirements

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

General Qualifications

• State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all levels of management and stakeholders within the department
• Knowledge of fundamentals of accounting and budgeting
• Demonstrated experience with State contracting procurements
• Working knowledge of the California legislative and budgetary processes necessary for effective program implementation
• Demonstrated experience in leading or supervising multi-disciplinary staff
• Ability to perform high administrative and policy-influencing functions effectively
• Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff
• Ability to think strategically and effectively set and execute a vision
• Customer service, communication, and collaboration skills
• Experience planning and executing technical innovation, digital transformation, and modernization efforts
• Project management experience
• Security and privacy management experience

Examination Information

• Responses must by typed and limited to one (1) page per question
• No Smaller than 12-point type