Chief Information Officer

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of April 21, 2025.

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Definition

Acting under the direction of the Chief Deputy Executive Officer, assists with strategic direction and overall management of the Information Technology (IT) Division of the Sacramento Superior Court.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a management level classification which supports the Chief Deputy Executive Officer in directing the development and implementation of organizational goals, policies and programs for the IT Division with specific focus on meeting the needs of Court users and Court operations. This class is responsible for strategic, as well as day-to-day, direction for significant functions of the IT Division. This class reports directly to the Chief Deputy Executive Officer.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Administers Court operations in a manner consistent with applicable laws and statewide local rules of court, specifically overseeing the activities applicable to IT staff.
2. Oversees planning, forecasting and administration of the IT Division's budget.
3. Assists the Executive Office in developing, communicating and implementing organizational goals, objectives, values and policies; develops and implements procedures and work standards for the IT Division.
4. Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs and manages the work of the IT Division; selects, directs and evaluates performance of managers and staff through subordinate managers; handles personnel issues.
5. Develops organizational goals and objectives by monitoring, reviewing, planning and directing ongoing IT operations; directs studies of existing practices, procedures, methods, programs and services to assess efficiency or need for changes in IT's organization, operations and service delivery; directs long and short term planning for innovative IT programs, services and a Court IT roadmap; develops specific proposals to meet identified needs; administers the budget of the IT Division.
6. Reviews, evaluates and interprets trends, legal requirements, laws and pending legislation relative to IT programs; implements legislative, policy and procedural changes to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.
7. Directs the development and implementation of IT's management systems, information and record-keeping systems, and related management controls.
8. Assists the Chief Deputy Executive Officer in the responsibilities as the custodian of records.
9. Assists the Chief Deputy Executive Officer and Judges in establishing and implementing rules, policies and procedures for IT operations and provides staff support to judicial committees.
10. Directs the preparation of a wide variety of IT records, written, statistical and budgetary reports, correspondence, contracts and related written materials.
11. Represents the Court by acting as liaison with other governmental agencies, media and the general public; coordinates with local government and private agencies on IT related issues.
12. Participates on both Court-specific and statewide judicial committees.
13. Represents the Court and Chief Deputy Executive Officer as assigned.
14. Other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in management information systems, information technology, computer science or a closely related field.

Experience

Eight (8) years of progressively responsible managerial experience with a court or other government, public organization in systems analysis, systems engineering, programming, database administration and/or analysis, operating systems, network analysis and/or management, business requirements or a similar field in a multi-platform information systems environment which included planning, organizing, directing, supervising and coordinating the work of one or more major systems projects and management of staff.

Substitution

A Master's Degree in management information systems, information technology, computer science or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Licenses or Certificates

Certification as a Certified Project Manager by the Project Management Institute or the equivalent is highly desirable.

Knowledge of

Principles, practices, organization and functions of the Superior Court system including comprehensive knowledge of programs and services; principles and practices of organization, administration, fiscal management and budget preparation and control; court policies, processes and procedures; administrative principles and methods including goal setting, program and budget administration and employee supervision; federal and state legislation and local court rules pertaining to court administration and operations including statutes and case law; analytical methods and techniques; management, information and record-keeping systems related to the work; legal terminology, forms and procedures.

Ability to

Plan, organize, administer, coordinate, direct and manage the work of the IT Division of the Court; demonstrate and implement organizational values; understand, interpret, and apply codes, statutes, court rules and case law relevant to court administration and operations; select, motivate and evaluate staff and provide for their training and development; analyze complex technical and administrative problems, evaluate alternatives and adopt effective courses of action; prepare clear and concise records, reports, correspondence and related written materials; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work; exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines. Must be able to pass a criminal history information background check.

Typical Physical Requirements

This position requires strength, coordination and vision to use a keyboard and video display terminal on a daily basis; frequent communication; dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. such as files, stacks of papers, reference and other materials; moving from place to place within an office; some reaching for items above and below desk level; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copier, scanner, and facsimile.

Typical Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment throughout the Sacramento Superior Court as well as periodic travel to neighboring courts and administrative agencies. The nature of the position requires continuous contact with court staff, judicial officers, and the public.