Chief Information Officer

Salary : $243,796.49 - $296,329.30 Annually
Location : Santa Rosa, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26/08-0150-O
Department: Information Systems Department (ISD)
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 9/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 52


Position Information
The County of Sonoma, California, is seeking a visionary and innovative Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead and advance its Information Systems Department.

Annual Salary: $243,796 - $296,329 DOE/DOQ

Reporting to the County Executive, this role provides strategic leadership for countywide technology services, guiding policy, governance, and long-term planning across a large, complex organization. The CIO oversees a strong leadership team of five, including an Assistant Information Systems Director and four division directors, and administers a $60.4 million departmental budget. In this capacity, the CIO plays a critical role in strengthening IT governance, advancing enterprise-wide alignment, and leading ongoing efforts to consolidate systems and services to improve efficiency and reduce duplication, while delivering innovative, customer-focused technology solutions that support County operations and community services. This is a unique opportunity to build on a strong foundation and lead the County's continued evolution toward more integrated, efficient, and responsive technology systems. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise along with the ability to build consensus across departments and serve as a trusted, collaborative partner. Guide the next evolution of technology in a forward-thinking County; apply today!

How to Apply

Details regarding the position and how to apply can be found in the


For consideration, apply by September 14, 2026, on the


Save the Dates

Interviews are scheduled for October 29 and October 30 , with both rounds taking place in person. Not everyone selected to interview on October 29 will advance to interviews on October 30; however, selected candidates must be available for both dates.

Questions?

Please contact your recruiter, Lauren Gerson-Greene, with any inquiries:

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Important Note: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

County of Sonoma Benefits: Management*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan : Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit


IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief: County employees may be eligible for through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus, excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at For specific information about health and welfare benefits, including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts, go to or contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

*Important Notes: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.