Job Posting: Chief Information Officer

California Civil Rights Department

JC-496418
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Chief Information Officer
C. E. A.

$10,349.00 - $21,370.00 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: 11/18/2025

Job Description and Duties

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.


It is important to read this advertisement in its entirety.  You are required to submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) as this is an examination.  You may access the SOQ information below.  Applications received without an SOQ, as instructed, will be disqualified.

Under general direction from the Director and Chief Deputy Director, the CEA - Chief Information Officer (CIO) has overall responsibility for the information technology (IT) activities that support the Department’s critical lines of business.  As CIO, the position has management authority over IT operations and project activities and is responsible for the establishment and execution of the CRD IT infrastructure. The CIO serves as the statewide principal policymaker in the IT Division and serves as the Chief IT advisor to the Executive Staff on all aspects of IT. The CIO manages the Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) that provides IT services in support of the Department’s programs, strategic goals, business objectives, and management principles.  

Please click on the link for more information:  

https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2025/10/CIO-Flyer.pdf


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

Working Conditions

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

 

  • Requires dependable availability
  • Requires flexible working hours including weekends
  • Requires daily use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, related software applications and telephone at a workstation for 8 hours per day
  • Requires prolonged sitting and or standing at a workstation for 8 hours per day
  • Requires ability to complete tasks that require reaching, bending, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties

        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-496418
        Position #(s):
        326-500-7500-XXX
        Working Title:
        Chief Information Officer
        Classification:
        C. E. A.
        $10,349.00 - $21,370.00 Level B - $12,131 - $14,453
        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:
        United States
        Telework:
        Hybrid
        Job Type:
        Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

        Department Information

        The California Civil Rights Department (CRD or Department) is the civil rights enforcement agency for the State of California.  CDR’s mission is to protect all people in California from employment, housing and public accommodation discrimination, human trafficking, and hate violence.

         

        The CRD is the largest state civil rights enforcement agency in the country. It enforces the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Unruh Civil Rights Act, Disabled Persons Act, Ralph Civil Rights Act, and the California Trafficking Victims Protection Act. The Department has jurisdiction over both private and public entities operating within the State of California, including corporate entities, private sector companies that contract with the State of California, and all State departments and local governments. 

        The CRD receives, investigates conciliates, and initiates individual and systemic discrimination complaints in its five offices throughout California. CRD litigates individual, class, group and systemic cases in all California jurisdictions, including state and federal courts. It leads education and outreach efforts to stakeholders and the public, and has an active regulatory and legislative program.

        The Civil Rights Department has six California locations in the following cities:

        • Bakersfield
        • Fresno
        • Los Angeles
        • Oakland
        • Riverside
        • Sacramento
        Please indicate the city you are interested in on your application. Location of the position will be determined on the successful candidate. 



         

        Department Website: https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/

        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: 11/18/2025

        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:

        California Civil Rights Department
        Human Resources
        Attn: Attn: Sarah Sepulveda
        651 Bannon Street
        Sacramento, CA 95811

        Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

        California Civil Rights Department
        Human Resources
        Attn: Sarah Sepulveda
        651 Bannon Street
        Sacramento, CA 95811
        08:30 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 required and must be included.
        • Statement of Qualifications - Candidates are REQUIRED to complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to completing a standard State application.  Only those candidates who submit all required documents by the final filing date will be considered.  Resumes or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.  Applications without the SOQ will not be considered.  Please see the instructions below for content and formatting information.
        • Other - Please note you are required to provide a Cover Letter with your submission.
        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.

        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:
        • Broad knowledge of principles of project management, approval processes for IT projects and IT systems design and best practices
        • Direct experience leading complex IT projects; either in a Project Manager/Director role or a key role on large projects
        • Knowledge of web and database technology
        • Knowledge and experience in the use of accessible technology (electronic documents, websites, videos, software applications, and hardware devices that can be used effectively by employees and members of the public with disabilities)
        • The ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
        • The ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, independence of action, and originality
        • Exceptional tact and the ability to demonstrate good independent judgment
        • Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills

        Examination Information

        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

        Contact Information

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

        Department Website: https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/
        Human Resources Contact:
        Sarah Sepulveda
        (279) 236-8117
        sarah.sepulveda@calcivilrights.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 OFFICER
        (213) 723-6024
        brenda.valle-balderrama@calcivilrights.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

        CEA - Chief Information Officer

         

        A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidate’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the desirable qualifications and demonstrate the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties listed in this bulletin. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing

         

        Your SOQ should be no longer than two (2) pages in length, single spaced, 12-point Arial font. Each individual response must be numbered and include the full text of the question prior to each response.

         

        For each of the statements below, please provide specific examples of your experience in relevant areas. Include a discussion of pertinent issues, course of action, outcome, and measurements of success.

        1. Provide a summary of your knowledge and experience in leading or managing Information Technology functions.
        2. Describe your experience coaching and mentoring teams, including techniques for motivating and retaining staff while planning, organizing, prioritizing, and directing the work to ensure the highest quality of services to the public.
        3. Describe your experience in setting strategy and direction, with specific examples of an initiative you have developed, led, and implemented that furthered the mission of your team and organization. Describe how you evaluated the success of this initiative.


        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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