Job Posting: CEA Level C, Deputy Director, Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Services Division

Department of Public Health

JC-493154
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CEA Level C, Deputy Director, Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Services Division
C. E. A.

$13,472.00 - $15,297.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/23/2025

Job Description and Duties

The Deputy Director (DD)/Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides executive leadership for the Information Technology Services Division (ITSD), overseeing a complex organization of 395+ staff and two CEA B-level leaders across nine IT branches. This role ensures alignment with the Future of Public Health by delivering responsive, fiscally responsible IT services through strategic partnerships with program areas.

The DD/CIO manages a $525M annual IT budget and project portfolio, guiding enterprise IT governance, strategic planning, and execution of the CDPH IT Strategic Plan and Data initiatives. Responsibilities include oversight of the IT Data Center, cybersecurity, application development, enterprise architecture, project and portfolio management, and executive IT support.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading enterprise IT governance and execution of the CDPH IT Strategic Plan and Data initiatives associated with the Future of Public Health.
  • Overseeing the IT Data Center and core IT functions including cybersecurity, application development, enterprise architecture, project and portfolio management, and executive IT support.
  • Serving as executive sponsor for major statewide Health IT initiatives such as the CDPH HIE Gateway and CDPH Bundle.
  • Directing the development of enterprise IT financial tools and reporting systems.
  • Managing all IT-related Budget Change Proposals (BCPs), Advanced Planning Documents (APDs), Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL) documents, and federal program estimates to secure funding and ensure compliance with state and federal mandates.

This position plays a critical role in advancing public health through technology, innovation, and strategic leadership.



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

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

Job Code #:
JC-493154
Position #(s):
580-150-7500-002
Working Title:
CEA Level C, Deputy Director, Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Services Division
Classification:
C. E. A.
$13,472.00 - $15,297.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

California’s population is the most diverse in the world, including immigrants from sixty countries with over 200 languages spoken or read in the State. CDPH is a state department comprised of over 200 programs and 4000 staff who seek to improve the health and well-being of all Californians.

The CDPH programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, touch the lives of everyone who calls California home, and the millions who visit here each year. The essential functions of CDPH are critical to the health and wellbeing of people and communities. CDPH's fundamental responsibilities are comprehensive in scope and include infectious disease control and prevention, food safety, environmental health, laboratory services, patient safety, emergency preparedness, chronic disease prevention and health promotion, family health, health equity and vital records and statistics.  

CDPH is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies in all aspects of employment to create an environment that is welcoming to all individuals. 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.

The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) supports a wide range of enterprise services, platforms, data, and infrastructure, and is responsible for ensuring that responsive and reliable Information Technology (IT) support is available to all departmental programs to maintain the health and wellbeing of all Californians.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Special Requirements

At the California Department of Public Health(CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

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: 10/23/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

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:

Department of Public Health
Exam Mailing
Attn: Examination Services
P.O. Box 997378
MS 1700-1702
Sacramento, CA 95899-7378

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Public Health
Exam Drop Off
Examination Services
1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 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 required and must be included.
  • 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 ofQualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearlyand concisely in writing. Cover letter and resume do not take the place of the SOQ. Please see instructions below.
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.

Examination Qualification Requirements

All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

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

Minimum Qualifications

CEA examinations are open to all applicants who possess the knowledge, skills and abilities, and any other requirements as described in the examination bulletin. Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in civil service.

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

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy – influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific 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.

These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):

CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

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:
  • Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multi-disciplinary professional, technical, and administrative staff 
  • Experience establishing policies and standards, process and quality improvement, enterprise IT governance, change management, and quality assurance 
  • Ability to describe complex technical concepts in terms business leaders and stakeholders can understand 
  • Comprehensive understanding of network architecture and client/server technology. 
  • Highly proficient at project planning, budgeting, and oversight 
  • Strong understanding of innovation and how it should be applied in business programs 
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, mentoring, and communication skills 
  • Demonstrated ability to foster an atmosphere of open communication, collaboration, and open exchange of ideas 
  • Strong customer focus with the ability to build strategic, high-level relationships with stakeholders, business programs, and control agencies 
  • Demonstrated ability in planning and executing technical innovation, digital transformation, and modernization efforts 
  • Working knowledge of the implementation of artificial intelligence strategies in a governmental organization 
  • Working knowledge of the California legislative and budgetary processes necessary for effective program implementation 

    Examination Information

    The examination process will consist of a thorough evaluation of the applicant's Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Each applicant must complete and submit the required SOQ responding to all factors listed in this section. Applicants without the SOQ may be eliminated from the examination. When completing the SOQ, applicants must follow the following guidelines:

    Instructions:
    • Responses must be typed and limited to three (3) pages total.
    • Font size must be no smaller than 12 point.
    • Please answer each numbered item separately and clearly indicate the corresponding question number for each response.

    1. Strategic Leadership – Describe how your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience align with this role; how you have created a strategic IT vision; and have led the development and execution of an enterprise-wide IT strategic plan that aligned with organizations mission and performance goals?

    2. IT Budget Management – The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) budget is very large and complex, with mulitiple funding reporting structures. How have you managed a similarly complex budget. What strategies did you use to ensure Capital Expense (CapEX),  and resource operations, maintenance, and equipment (OE&E) to promote program transparency, compliance, and fiscal responsibility?

    3. Governance and Compliance – What is your approach to maintaining and maturing a three-tier (Business/IT executive, tactical, operational) IT governance, as well as ensuring compliance with state and federal mandates, particularly in a public health or highly regulated environment?

    4. Innovation and Collaboration – Give an example of how you fostered a collaborative service-oriented, modern cloud based, and platform culture between IT and program areas. What were your biggest challenges and most impactful successes regarding service delivery or operational efficiency?

    5. Legislative Engagement and Fiscal Advocacy – Describe your experience testifying before state legislative committees. How have you communicated and advocated for IT-related Budget Change Proposals (BCPs), fiscal requests, or updates on system and data platform initiatives? What strategies have you used to ensure clarity, alignment with public health priorities, and successful outcomes?

    If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

    A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

    The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

    Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

    The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

    Special Testing Arrangements

    If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

    Benefits

    Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

    Contact Information

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

    Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
    Human Resources Contact:
    Angie Medina
    (279) 217-0699
    Angie.Medina@cdph.ca.gov
    Hiring Unit Contact:
    Marshay Catrogiovanni
    (249) 667-0063
    Marshay.Catrogiovanni@cdph.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:
    EEO Office
    (916) 445-0938
    CivilRights@Cdph.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.

    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
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