Chief, Information Technology Division

Job Description and Duties

Why join CalHR?
The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is the pillar of human resources management for all state employees. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 400 CalHR team members who serve as trusted advisors to our strategic partners and the public. If you are interested in providing exceptional human resource services and guidance, CalHR is the place for you. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside passionate professionals. Get to know us more here!

CalHR employees are excluded from bargaining and are eligible to receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave, and are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About this Role
Under the administrative direction of the Chief Deputy Director, the Chief, Information Technology Division functions as the Division Chief and Chief Information Officer (CIO) overseeing the planning, organizing, and coordinating of the work of the Information Technology Division (ITD), which provides IT services in support of the Department of Human Resources’ (CalHR’s) and the State Personnel Board’s (SPB’s) programs, strategic goals, and business objectives. The CIO serves as the principal policymaker for the Department’s IT programs and services, serves as a member of the Department's Executive team, and is the Chief IT policy advisor to the Executive Staff on all aspects of IT.

How to Apply
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Working Conditions

• Career Development: CalHR provides continuous learning and training opportunities to support personal and professional growth, including two Professional Development Days per fiscal year.
• Location: CalHR is centrally located near the Ice Blocks in downtown Sacramento, with many dining and shopping options nearby.
• Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.
• Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.

This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person at least two days per week. This is subject to change based on operational needs.

Special Requirements

All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) as part of the examination process. Please respond to each question below and number your responses to correspond with each question. Responses should include specific and relevant examples drawn from your education, training, and/or professional experience. SOQs must not exceed three (3) pages in length and be formatted using a 12-point font.

1. Describe your experience with overseeing the planning, organizing, and coordinating of IT services and support in a fast paced, diverse and innovative organization with high visibility and statewide impact.
2. Provide examples that demonstrate your ability to lead the development and evaluation of Information Technology policies for strategic collection management, application data, information security and governance.
3. Identify the ways you have influenced and cultivated a culture of learning and growth for all employees, where new challenges are welcomed and customer service is a priority?
4. How have you advanced strategic projects to achieve efficiencies and operational improvements in a medium to large organization and what metrics were used to identify success?
5. Describe your experience facilitating collaboration across various stakeholder groups who have different, and at times competing priorities, to identify solutions and effective outcomes.
6. Summarize your experience overseeing the development of large-scale IT contracts and ensuring vendor accountability and fiscal stewardship.

Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see our Work4CA guide.

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:

• Demonstrated knowledge of state policies, rules & standards relative to the State’s information technology and digital services practices
• Commitment to actively practicing fair behavior that is free from implicit bias in dealing with all parties
• Experience fostering an inclusive work environment where diversity of thought is valued and encouraged
• Experience in setting a culture of learning and growth for all employees, where new challenges are welcomed and the work product improves from a desire to learn and grow new ideas and new projects to support the department
• Experience identifying barriers to progress and developing, implementing, and continuously improving IT solutions to streamline business processes
• Experience with change management, particularly as it applies to implementing new technology and processes on a large scale
• Knowledge of strategic and innovative practices in the IT field
• Program administration experience communicating with executive level management, other state agencies, legislative staff, industry, local governments, etc.
• Managerial experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully apply organizational leadership, communicate clearly, facilitate decision-making, promote teamwork, and define and achieve success across multi-disciplinary stakeholder interests
• Strong leadership and management team experience demonstrating an ability to create clear goals and expectations, encourage leadership, use sound judgement in managing complex and varied programs
• Experience facilitating collaboration across various stakeholder groups who have different, sometimes conflicting, priorities
• Ability to gain the confidence and support of executive leadership and provide effective advice on regulatory and administrative matters and policies
• Ability to collaborate with others to achieve mutual goals and meet the organizations' and external stakeholders' strategic goals and objectives
• Experience with forecasting and managing a division’s budget.

Benefits

CalHR ensures that all state employees, retirees and their dependents have access to competitive, quality and affordable benefits. Please visit our new Benefits website at for more information!

Additional Application Information

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method for applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

• Electronic Submission: Application and any required applicable documents may be submitted electronically through CalCareers account. The application packages must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement.
• U.S Postal Service Mail: Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted by mail. The envelope must be postmarked before or on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement.

Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.

Per CCR 249.3 we may fill additional positions from this recruitment.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required as part of the examination process and must be included. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions.