Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) manages the Authority’s information technology services. In this capacity, the incumbent has the highest-level management responsibility for all Information Technology (IT) activities. The CTO oversees, monitors, and/or directs the planning, design, implementation, and integration of operational technologies required for the efficient and safe operation of the high-speed rail system. The CTO also serves as the Authority’s Chief Information Officer and is responsible for all IT systems, infrastructure, assets, projects, purchases, and contracts and has operational oversight of IT functions, IT personnel, and operations including rail technology, web application development; application and database management; geospatial and digital integration, security administration; telecommunications; project planning, consulting, and management; and help desk and customer service management. The incumbent has broad authority to make complex and critical technical decisions.

This position is appointed by the Governor. In addition to submitting your State Application (STD.678), interested applicants must complete and file an appointment application online with the Office of the Governor. The online appointment application may be obtained directly from the Office of the Governor's website at 

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position works primarily in the office, but limited telework may be available for California residents based on the requirements of the position.

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 Business Technology Management, Client Services, Project Management, Software Engineering, System Engineering, Information Security, and Rail Technology.
• Experience leading a technology organization or multi-discipline technology teams.
• Knowledge and experience in directing the execution and deployment of large IT projects, including resource, project, contract, and vendor management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of IT strategic plans and policies, spanning multiple years.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships on behalf of the department with representatives at all levels of government, various organizations, and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain staff with the requisite qualifications needed to deliver technology services.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate contract resource requirements and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to align new and existing technology with business requirements and needs.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Demonstrated focus on customer service; ability to identify solutions to complex issues.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, initiating, and implementing transition efforts for the continued optimization and automation of technology and tools that support enterprise goals.
• Experience with the state budget process and experience in representing a department before control agencies and legislative bodies in support of proposed projects and plan activities.
• Ability to prioritize and adjust plans and strategies to address evolving business needs.

Benefits

The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, a retirement pension, a telework stipend if applicable, and an array of other options.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Application Information

This position is appointed by the Governor. In addition to submitting your State Application (STD.678), interested applicants must complete and file an appointment application online with the Office of the Governor. The online appointment application may be obtained directly from the Office of the Governor's website at 

The STD. 678 is required and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of 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.

If applying via postal mail or by dropping off your application, applicants must include JC-496094 and Chief Technology Officer, 311-400-0951-001 in the 'Job Title' section of the STD. 678 to be considered for this position.

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Remote work,

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