Information Technology Division Chief

Information Technology Division ChiefThis is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 1/28/2026, 2/11/2026 (Final)Under limited direction, the Information Technology Division Chief plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the operation of a division within the Department of Technology or in an organization with an information technology (IT) program. The duties involve providing overall leadership, direction, and guidance for the development and operational activities regarding the County's computerized information systems and telecommunications in compliance with County goals and business objectives.Examples of Knowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge Of:Principles and practices of management and organizational theory, including planning, organizational design, business finance, business development, project management, and organizational effectivenessPrinciples and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and trainingApplicable federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulationsOperational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functionsOffice procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignmentEnglish usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuationPrinciples and practices of public administration as it relates to the management of computer systems operation and support, local and wide area data communications and a variety of telecommunications systemsPrinciples of advanced computer technology and platforms and systems development life cyclesPrinciples and techniques of software and systems quality assurance and controlPrinciples and practices of technical problem solvingPrinciples of business system applications and computer data processingAbility To:Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staffPlan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staffInvestigate and resolve disciplinary issuesWork independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlinesDevelop, monitor, and interpret budgets and other financial documentsPlan, manage, and complete complex work assignmentsDevelop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with othersCommunicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writingInterpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulationsApply customer services skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been metGain cooperation through discussion and persuasionInterpret and summarize a variety of dataExercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of informationDirect, coordinate, and manage IT related activitiesRecognize and analyze problems, develop recommendations and alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and oversee corrections in support of goalsRead and comprehend technical reports to understand trends or areas for improvementUnderstand highly complex IT systems and issuesEmployment QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information systems, business administration, public administration, or other closely related field; AND Three years of full-time paid experience at a management level that includes managing, planning, organizing, directing, supervising, and coordinating the work of one or more major functional units of enterprise, client/server or desktop network and systems organization. This experience must include responsibility for budget development, oversight, and control. Note: Additional qualifying full-time paid experience as described above may substitute for the Bachelor's Degree on year-for-year basis. Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.General Qualifications: Criminal History and Background Check License Requirement Working Conditions Probationary PeriodApplication and Testing InformationQualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions