Job Posting: Chief Information Officer

Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board

JC-460297
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Chief Information Officer
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II

$11,056.00 - $13,439.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 1/15/2025

Job Description and Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

Under the direction of the Executive Director/Chief Administrative Law Judge (CEA C), the incumbent is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and is responsible for all facets of Information Technology (IT) necessary to meet the Department's mission and strategic business objectives.  The CIO has the highest level of governance responsibility for guiding and directing the effective use of technology within the Department. This includes responsibility for complex analysis, design, development, and implementation of new systems and applications, and/or changes to existing systems, network infrastructure, computer operations, information security, hardware and software acquisition, and custom software systems design and implementation. The CIO is a member of the executive management team and has an essential role in department-wide strategic planning, including overseeing the development of California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board's (CUIAB) IT Strategic Plan.  This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Position exists at 2400 Venture Oaks Way, Sacramento


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

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-460297
Position #(s):
279-319-1406-001
Working Title:
Chief Information Officer
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II
$11,056.00 - $13,439.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Created by the Legislature in 1943, the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (CUIAB) is an independent administrative court system for workers and employers seeking to challenge decisions made by the Employment Development Department (EDD). Appeals are the first opportunity for all parties to present evidence and tell their side of the story before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and have that ALJ decide the case. The ALJ's decision may be appealed to a five-member Board appointed by the Governor and the Legislature. The Board's decision is final, unless overturned by the California Superior Court.
Department Website: http://www.cuiab.ca.gov

Special Requirements

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov.

Please only submit ONE application.  Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

  • Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
  • Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
  • Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.  This page is for examination use only.
  • Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment 

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

Information Technology Manager II Bulletin

For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here.

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.

Final Filing Date: 1/15/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board
Mail In Address
Attn: Job Control # 460297
c/o EDD - Human Resource Services Division - MIC 54
PO Box 826880
Sacramento, CA 94280-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board
Drop Off Address
Job Control # 460297
EDD/Human Resource Services Division (6th floor solar)
722 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

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.
  • Statement of Qualifications -
    A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.
    Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.cuiab.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Gregory Crettol
(916) 263-6806
Gregory.Crettol@cuiab.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Martha Arcellana, EEO Officer
(510) 622-3891
martha.arcellana@cuiab.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) describes your experience, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to the information contained in the position description, minimum qualifications, and desirable qualifications sections that are identified in the duty statement.  You must provide specific examples. The SOQ will also serve as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing since this is a critical factor to successful job performance.

When responding to these items, applicants must follow these guidelines:

  • The SOQ should be numbered in the same order as the      desirable qualifications listed below.
  • The SOQ should be typed in 12-point Arial font, single-spaced, with 1-inch margins on letter-sized paper (8.5” x 11”), limited to 1 page per item and no more than 5 pages total.
  • Responses should be complete, specific, clear, concise, and include examples.
  • Please note: resumes and cover letters will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ.
  1. You would be responsible for managing and leading multi-disciplinary staff in a broad range of information technology subject areas.  Provide examples from your work experience that demonstrate your ability to manage and lead core information technologies services functions, including information security, infrastructure, client services, procurement, and application development.
  2. Describe a time that you led an effort to plan, organize, direct, and implement a large-scale IT effort across a state-level department or entity of equivalent size.  What steps did you take to execute the effort and list specific ways that you managed differing perspectives.  
  3. What strategies do you use to ensure key information about organization change management projects are effectively communicated throughout a department?  How do you ensure that employees are prepared for these changes and are able to adopt new technologies and processes?
  4. Describe a project where you were responsible for managing external vendors.  In your response, provide specific details about the strategies you used to maintain productive vendor relationships, monitor progress, and address any challenges that arose.  How did you personally ensure the project was delivered on time and within budget?  Please also include examples of any obstacles you encountered and how you overcame them.
  5. Please describe your experience in developing, implementing, and managing the information technology and policies to meet the state, federal and/or industry standards and best practices.

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Click on the link to complete the Recruitment Survey: Recruitment Survey

Merit System Principles
Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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