Information Technology Manager I

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Director of Operations and Technology Services, the Information Technology Manager I serves as BCDC’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). This position supervises two employees, Information Technology Analyst and an Information Technology Specialist I. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides leadership and direction in the development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of BCDC’s information systems, computer services, network communications, and management information services to accomplish strategic goals. The CIO is also responsible for establishing and driving IT planning, policies, and programs; recommending and overseeing technology initiatives aligned with the advancement of organizational priorities and objectives; providing oversight for the operation and maintenance of BCDC’s technology infrastructure and applications; and ensuring proper technology standards and processes are established and followed; establishing and maintaining data security and privacy standards; and establishing and monitoring service level measures and targets for all technology related activities.

The incumbent must promote and maintain a motivated, informed, and collaborative workforce where teamwork is valued and rewarded. Must possess strong communication and customer service skills and work collaboratively with internal program partners, vendor personnel, and external control agencies. The incumbent must have a working knowledge of project management with the best practices and methodologies as well as project management experience. Experience includes the management of projects, supporting process development and management, estimation techniques, requirements management, system/applications/software analysis and design, testing and implementation.

This position will require a background check.

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Working Conditions

BCDC’s office is our headquarters in downtown San Francisco. BCDC is a hybrid workplace and offers telework for all employees. Telework is available for this position in accordance with BCDC’s Telework Policy and Procedures. This is a hybrid position, and the incumbent will be required to work in the office two days per week.

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 meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as BCDC’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) making informed decisions and recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior staff and CIOs of other agencies.
• Ability to manage staff providing direction, mentorship and leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft security software.
• Proficient understanding of project management principles, practices, and frameworks to drive complex initiatives, efforts, and projects to successful outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to engage, inspire, empower, develop, and mentor staff.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to adjust to changing priorities and quicky respond to urgent matters.

Benefits

Benefits include paid vacation/sick leave or annual leave; public transit subsidy; 11 paid holidays each calendar year; health, dental, and vision benefits; and deferred compensation and retirement benefit programs.

Examination

Those interested in obtaining employment with the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) must apply and compete through the State recruitment process. Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement:

CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search . If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires.

EXAM LINK: CalCareers or CalCareers (LEAP)

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 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.
• Other - Three professional references.
• Other - Cover letter.
• Statement of Qualifications - In two pages or less, please answer the following questions in numbered order:

  1. This role requires frequent communication with non-technical staff and Executive Management. Please describe your experience working with Executive Management and your communication approach with comminating technical information to non-technical staff.

  2. Describe how your education, training, experience, knowledge and abilities meet the desirable qualifications for this role.