Three Key State Entities Recruiting for C-Level Roles

Three state entities, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the California Military Department (CMD) and the Department of Housing and Community Development are looking to fill positions in key roles.

CPUC is seeking a director, Information Technology Services Division/chief information officer, a Career Executive Assignment, to serve as its technology leader. The candidate selected will work under the direction of CPUC’s deputy executive director of internal operations and be responsible for “day-to-day administration of all activities related to the planning, organizing and directing of” ITSD. The director/CIO will also work closely with the commission’s executive director, deputy executive directors, directors of administrative services and human resources, and senior management to “develop policies, standards, processes, procedures, and tools affecting all programs and activities.”

The examination process will consist entirely of each candidate’s statement of qualifications, according to the listing. The job may be filled in San Francisco or Sacramento.

Essential functions, according to the duty statement, accessible through the job posting, include:

• 35 percent: Leading ITSD and supporting executive policy and decisions on the direction and application of IT “functions, tools and principles;” representing ITSD and/or the commission with agencies including the California Department of Technology and the departments of Finance and General Services on IT issues; and being “responsible to administer all laws and regulations related to IT.”
• 30 percent: Serving as principal adviser to the deputy executive director of internal operations on IT issues; being aware of and knowing changes and trends that could impact IT; and giving consulting, advice and recommendations to all staff on interpreting and implementing “statewide and CPUC policies” around IT.
• 20 percent: Leading ITSD strategic planning, collaborating with Internal Operations and the commission on identifying and implementing “IT responsibilities for CPUC policy goals set by executive order, statute, or commission order,” and working directly with subordinates on short- and long-range IT planning across the enterprise.

Special requirements include:

• Proficiency with communications tech such as personal computer apps, telecommunications equipment and the Internet
• Regular attendance “at such level as is determined at the department’s sole discretion,” and availability and willingness to work the hours “necessary or desirable” to meet business needs
• Supervising staff in San Francisco, Sacramento and Los Angeles with regular travel across the state
• Occasional travel to meet “control agencies on special projects”
  

The position has a monthly salary range of $9,471 to $12,985, and the application deadline is Thursday.

The California Military Department is recruiting for a deputy chief information officer, an IT Manager II classification. The candidate selected will oversee daily operations of the CMD Network and take part in planning, developing and implementing CMD State Network operations. The deputy CIO is a “key advisor to the CIO in technology modernization strategies” and often attends executive-level meetings with the CIO or on their behalf as well as meeting with state entities and IT vendors. The deputy CIO also takes part in developing, implementing and maintaining the department’s “strategic, tactical, and technical architecture plans.” The candidate will be charged with “creating a clear vision, setting goals and expectations” and achieving them, while exercising judgment on enterprise IT initiatives.

Essential functions, according to the duty statement, accessible through the job posting, include:

• 35 percent: Full management responsibility for staff and operations in areas including information security, network operations, business applications, service desk and procurement; planning and managing activities of subordinates; providing leadership and mentorship and making hiring decisions; overseeing CMD IT budget development; and ensuring implementation of security initiatives and “execution of infrastructure administration.”
• 20 percent: Administrative oversight of the “most complex and critical infrastructure projects and activities;” directing and managing IT system development and implementation; documenting and guiding how resources will be used for project goals and objectives; and directing the formulation of policies to identify and implement major IT projects.
• 15 percent: Overseeing major IT refreshes; helping with “metric collection and project analysis;” and ensuring implemented technology has a consistent approach to align work products with the vision of CMD and state strategic plans.
  

Desirable qualifications include five years’ experience in IT or a closely related field involving a “variety of progressively responsible technical, analytical, supervisory, or managerial tasks” to support computer systems or services in “major domains or a closely related or emerging” field of IT. At least half of that experience should be “highly specialized work in a lead capacity on highly complex or specialized” IT systems or services.

The position has a monthly salary range of $10,421 to $12,668, and the application deadline is June 27.

The California Department of Housing and Community Development is recruiting for a chief technology officer, an IT Manager II classification. The candidate chosen will work under the direction of the CIO and have “full management responsibility for the Infrastructure and Platform Services (IPS) Section” and give overall direction in its planning, organization and leadership. The CTO will be charged with providing “secure, reliable, and highly available computing infrastructure” and overseeing the service delivery of high levels of customer service and technical support. The CTO will develop and maintain IT policies and standards, infrastructure and platform services guidelines, and work with the CIO on IT strategic plans and road maps.

Essential functions, according to the duty statement, accessible through the job posting, include:

• 40 percent: Infrastructure and platform service, including directing a “large multidisciplinary team providing secure, reliable and highly available computing infrastructure” across all manner of end-user devices, assorted systems, servers, networks and platforms in a hybrid cloud computing environment; and developing and maintaining IT policies.
• 35 percent: Emerging technologies and technology innovation including market analysis, studying IT trends and best practices and evaluating emerging tech to be “continuously prepared for providing innovative, secure and cost-effective infrastructure solutions” in support of strategic needs; working with the CIO on IT strategic plans and road maps; and with the chief information security officer on planning security solutions and implementing tools.
• 10 percent: Personnel management including creating and maintaining a team of “talented IT professionals” and fostering an environment of “trust and success, where highly qualified and high-performing staff are retained;” setting performance standards and expectations for staff; and setting and upholding a “culture of customer service” for stakeholders.
  

Desirable qualifications include:

• Extensive experience managing and heading “highly technical teams” on complicated IT projects and operations
• Experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships with executives, managers and staff
• Applied knowledge of “various technologies, architecture styles and design patterns”
• Applied knowledge of state IT policies and cybersecurity best practices

The position has a monthly salary range of $10,421 to $12,668, and the application deadline is June 23.