Privacy Officer

Job Description and Duties

Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Information Technology is seeking an Information Technology Manager I (ITM I) Privacy Officer to lead the Privacy Program and Office.

Apply today and join our dedicated and driven team who is focused on modernizing IT systems. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 8th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814 right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

Duties: Under the general direction of the C.E.A. B and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State and Regional Board’s Strategic Plan, the incumbent is expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal/external customers, follow through on commitments, and to solicit and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments.

The Privacy Officer provides leadership to Water Boards’ employees and consultants and administers the privacy program activities.  The Privacy Officer provides leadership in project planning and management of privacy related work efforts. The Privacy Officer also provides consultation to customers, project teams, and executive management on risk analysis, mitigation strategies, protection of data and other privacy related assets, and ensures adequacy of implemented safeguards.  The Privacy Officer leads in strategic business and tactical planning, development and maintenance of policies, processes, standards, and procedures as they relate to the privacy of informational data and systems.  In addition to consulting with and advising the Director, Executive Staff, Program Managers, and Division Chiefs on information security matters, the Privacy Officer meets and confers with high-level professionals from other states, corporations, and agencies regarding matters affecting privacy policy and procedures and represents the Water Boards as a member on national and state security organizations and/or committees.  The incumbent will provide services from the Information Security domain.  The Privacy Officer advises the Chief Information Officer of all pertinent security and privacy measures and precautions needed to protect Water Boards.

Duties: The applicants can review the Duty Statement attached.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

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Working Conditions

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position .

In accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and GC 14200, the successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.  Proof of residency may be required.

Salary Information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. E mployees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved

In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

• RPA# 26-280-028 in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.
• Photocopies of degree and official transcripts (if needed to establish eligibility).

Must have Information Technology Manager I list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam:   .

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: .

Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified.

In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification.

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:

• Experience developing, implementing, or overseeing privacy or compliance programs.
• Knowledge of state IT policies, privacy laws, standards, and frameworks.
• Experience interpreting and applying laws, rules, and regulations
• Experience building consensus and obtaining buy in from various stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate complex privacy or technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience providing consultations on privacy or other technical matters.
• Experience managing high level technical staff.
• Ability to establish program goals, performance measures, and continuous improvement strategies.

Benefits

Water Board employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. and

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It should be typed, no more than two (2) pages in length, using Arial, size 11 font , and normal margins.

Indicate your total years of experience and role when answering the following statements/questions:

1. Describe your experience interpreting privacy laws, policies, standards, or regulatory requirements.
2. Describe a time you had to obtain stakeholder buy-in for a privacy, security, or new technology initiative. What challenges did you face and how did you address them?
3. Describe your leadership experience and approach to mentoring and coaching subordinate staff, as well as your experience with and approach to performance management.

Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated will not be considered.

For guidance on writing effective SOQs, visit:  . Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be useful in the development of written responses; however, it is important to use these tools responsibly and ethically. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see below for specific requirements.