Job Posting: Chief Information Officer

Governor's Office of Planning and Research

JC-354693
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Chief Information Officer
ASSISTANT TO THE GOVERNOR, OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH

$10,421.00 - $12,668.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 3/9/2023

Job Description and Duties

Under the broad direction of OPR Director and the Chief Deputy Director, the OPR Chief Information Officer (CIO) has overall responsibility for the information technology (IT) activities that support OPR’s critical lines of business, which includes IT Project and Portfolio Management; Network and Client Services; Web and Application Development; IT Procurement and Contracting; and IT Infrastructure, Security & Privacy Services, and Fiscal Operations.


This exempt position classification range is equivalent to Career Executive Assistant (C.E.A). Salary is compensated based upon experience. 


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

Working Conditions

The office location is Sacramento, California however this position is eligible for telework in accordance with the departments telework policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required.  The candidate must reside in California upon appointment. 

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-354693
    Position #(s):
    368-695-4872-XXX
    Working Title:
    Chief Information Officer
    Classification:
    ASSISTANT TO THE GOVERNOR, OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH
    $10,421.00 - $12,668.00
    # of Positions:
    1
    Work Location:
    Sacramento County
    Job Type:
    Exempt Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
    Work Shift:
    Regular Business Hours
    Work Week:
    Monday - Friday

    Department Information

    The Office of Planning and Research (OPR) serves the Governor and his Cabinet as staff for long-range planning and research and constitutes the comprehensive state planning agency. OPR assists the Governor and the Administration in planning, research, policy development, and legislative analysis. OPR formulates long-range state goals and policies to address land use, climate change, population growth and distribution, urban expansion, infrastructure development, groundwater sustainability and drought response, and resource protection. OPR’s budget programs include State Planning and Policy, the Strategic Growth Council, California Volunteers, the Office of Community Partnership and Strategic Communication, Racial Equity Commission, and Youth Empowerment Commission.  OPR is fast-paced, creative work environment that requires staff to have strong collaboration skills, an ability to quickly respond to changing policy needs, and a positive attitude and sense of humor.

    Proven commitment to creating a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences.

    Department Website: http://opr.ca.gov/

    Special Requirements

    Minimum Qualifications

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

    Knowledge and Abilities

    Applicants must possess and demonstrate the ability to perform high-level administrative and policy functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:

    1. 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.
    2. 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.

    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: 3/9/2023

    Who May Apply

    This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs. Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Exempt Position by the State of California.

    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:

    Governor's Office of Planning and Research
    Attn: Human Resources
    1400 10th Street
    Sacramento, CA 95814

    Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

    Governor's Office of Planning and Research
    HR
    1400 10th Street
    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.
    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.

    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:

    Desirable Qualifications

    • Experience formulating, implementing, and evaluating IT initiatives and policies.
    • Experience at the managerial level in strategic planning, performance management, including experience with performance management, bench-marking and organizational development.
    • Strong leadership and management team experience demonstrating an ability to create a clear vision, set goals and expectations, motivate initiatives at all levels, and exercise sound judgment in developing and managing IT systems in support of departmental mission, vision, and goals.  
    • Experience performing large scale IT program management.
    • Proven track record in project management and web development.
    • Knowledge of organization and functions of California State government, including the organization and practices of Control Agencies, Legislature and the Executive Branch.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with others as demonstrated by strong written and verbal communication skills, strong negotiating skills, and particularly the ability to represent OPR effectively with the control agencies, key customers, stakeholders, OPR executive team, and internal staff.
    • Experience in contract negotiation, contract management, State IT procurement, Service Level Agreements (SLA), and Change Control Management.
    • Knowledge of the structure, organization and function of a variety of technology disciplines, as well as local, State and federal initiatives and programs.
    • Ability to anticipate and manage complex issues affecting many organizations, including the ability to develop policy and integrate all aspects of a strategy to assure resolution of issues.
    • Proven track record of gaining the confidence and trust of individuals in key positions in the department’s customer base.
    • Ability to evaluate products from multiple perspectives (customers, stakeholders, vendors, best practices) in order to develop standards for product approvals.
    • Ability to develop/obtain consensus on policy direction that will ensure continuation of the development portion of projects and help ensure successful completion.

    Benefits

    Compensation and Benefits:

    The State of California benefit package may include:

    • Retirement contributions into the California Public Employees’ Retirement System
    • Vacation and Sick Leave or Annual Leave
    • Professional Development Days – two day per fiscal year
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Life insurance basic coverage of $50,000 for managers and $25,000 for supervisors, confidential, and excluded employees
    • Voluntary enrollment into a deferred compensation program for Long-term Disability Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance, and a Legal Service Plan
    • This position is exempt from Civil Service and serves at the pleasure of the Governor.  

          Contact Information

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

          Department Website: http://opr.ca.gov/
          Human Resources Contact:
          Denise Gutierrez
          (916) 322-2319
          denise.gutierrez@opr.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) 322-2319
          denise.gutierrez@opr.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.

          Selection Process

          • Review and Selection Process:

            Candidates with the most desirable qualifications will be invited for interviews. Interviews will be held in Sacramento, California. This position serves at the pleasure of the Governor and is an “Exempt” position, therefore appointment to this position and the final salary are subject to executive approval. 

             

            How to Apply:

            Please submit application and resume electronically through your CalCareers account at www.calcareers.ca.gov.







          Information about this position

          See attached duty statement for additional information.

          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.