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Ventura County

Assistant Chief Information Officer

Ventura County, Ventura, CA, United States

What we offer:

  1. General Salary Increase (GSI) - 3.5% increase effective 12/22/2024.
  2. New Hire Incentives - may be eligible for up to 10% of the current annual base wage.
  3. Educational Incentive - Possible eligibility for an educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5%, based on completion of an Associate, Bachelor's, or Graduate degree.
  4. Executive Annual Leave - Accrues at a rate of 248 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service, to 328 hours after 10 years of service, and to 368 hours after 15 years of service.
  5. Annual Leave Redemption - The ability to “cash in” or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours of annual leave within the previous 12 months.
  6. Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan.
  7. Health Plans – You are afforded a flexible credit allowance of up to $23,530 annually for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.
  8. Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
  9. Other Benefits - Executive Memberships, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Benefit Reimbursement Program, and a Wellness Program.
  10. Pension Plan - Both you and the County contribute to the County’s Retirement Plan.

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.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

  1. Manages and monitors the daily ITSD operations and activities; and, after review with the CIO, implements improvements and corrective action as required.
  2. Conducts performance reviews and directly manages ITSD's Deputy CIO classifications.
  3. Acts on behalf of the CIO in their absence and performs related duties as required.
  4. Continuously measures the total cost of County technology including overseeing plans to reinvest in the IT infrastructure.
  5. Recommends ITSD sourcing and vendor management strategies and participates in negotiations for software and hardware purchases.
  6. Provides vision and leadership to assess potential areas of opportunities in which ITSD could facilitate delivery of County services.
  7. Conducts systemic and ongoing evaluations of ITSD's services and operations for user satisfaction through studies and assessment activities.
  8. Implements benchmarking and performance metrics.
  9. Identifies operational problems and formulates and implements solutions.
  10. Coordinates the preparation, presentation, and control of ITSD's various budgets.
  11. Provides staff assistance to the CIO and responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
  12. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

To APPLY for this exceptional career opportunity, please send a resume and cover letter that illustrates your experience managing technology teams and concurrent IT projects with various customers and/or stakeholders.

If interested, submit an online application at www.ventura.org/jobs and attach your current resume and cover letter; or Email your current resume and cover letter to lorin.calderon@ventura.org.

Resume Evaluation

All resumes will be reviewed weekly beginning the week of September 23, 2024.

Interview Process

Following an evaluation of the resumes, the most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview.

Background Investigation

The selected candidate may be subjected to a thorough background investigation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer.

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