Information Technology Assistant Chief, California Justice Information Services Division (C.E.A., B)

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Chief of the California Justice Information Services Division (CJIS), the Information Technology Assistant Chief will direct the development and implementation of policies and programs of the Information Technology (IT) bureaus within CJIS (Enterprise Services Bureau (ESB), Application Development Bureau (ADB) and the Technology Support Bureau (TSB)); and the Firearms IT Systems Modernization project. The IT Assistant Chief will serve as a program expert and provide direction and policy guidance regarding ESB, ADB, TSB, and FITSM, while also collaborating with the CJIS Program Assistant Chief. The incumbent will work with the Program Assistant Chief to bridge the gaps between the division's IT bureaus that focus on IT technology services and security and program operations. The incumbent will develop, implement, and amend policy and procedures and provide guidance and direction to ESB, ADB, TSB, and FITSM staff related to projects, outreach and IT initiatives. The IT Assistant Chief will represent the CJIS division and the CJIS Division Chief at meetings involving federal, state and local matters related to IT.

Flexible schedules and telecommuting options may be available.

Please carefully read the following sections to apply for this position:

• Required Application Documents
• Desirable Qualifications
  

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Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.

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:

1. Experience with the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to information technologies.
2. Experience reviewing new and/or proposed information technology related legislation to provide impact analysis and recommendations on changes to policies and procedures.
3. Experience in managing and supervising a large professional staff consisting of information technology, IT procurement, and IT project management.
4. Experience providing executive-level consultation and policy guidance on matters related to information technology services and security.
5. Experience in providing IT contract management, authorizing IT procurements and contracts.
6. Experience creating a clear vision and goals for the management of IT systems at a senior management level or higher.

Benefits

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Application Filing

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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 - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion regarding how the applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the Desirable Qualifications for the position. In addition, the SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
  
  

  In your SOQ, please address how you possess each Desirable Qualification using specific examples of your education, training, and experience. This will be the only tool used for determining your final score and rank on the eligibility list for this position. Please address and number the Desirable Qualifications in the same order as listed on this bulletin under the Desirable Qualifications section. The SOQ must be typed, single spaced, 12 point font, and no more than 2 pages in length. Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the examination. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of SOQs.