Chief Information Officer Office AssessorRecorder

Job Description

The 0931 Chief Information Officer provides strategic, innovative, and operational leadership for all technology functions within the Office of the Assessor-Recorder (ASR). This role is responsible for aligning IT initiatives with business goals, overseeing infrastructure and application systems, and ensuring the security, resilience, and modernization of ASR’s technology environment.

Essential duties include but are not limited to:

• Lead the development and execution of ASR’s three‑year IT strategic plan in alignment with business priorities and emerging technologies.
• Champion innovation in digital services, infrastructure modernization, and user experience.
• Provide executive‑level guidance on technology trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Oversee data governance and lead the prioritization of technology projects in collaboration with internal departments and external partners.
• Implement technology projects and improvements ensuring alignment to business priorities.
• Ensure all IT initiatives deliver measurable value and support ASR’s mission and operational goals.

• Direct all IT domains, including product management, cloud and network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and end‑user support.
• Manage complex infrastructure and application projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business needs.
• Oversee the implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient systems, including business continuity and disaster recovery protocols.

• Establish and monitor IT performance metrics, infrastructure standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead lifecycle management of IT equipment, including procurement, deployment, and decommissioning.
• Ensure high‑quality, responsive support through oversight of IT helpdesk operations.

• Direct ASR’s website management and digital transformation efforts, ensuring accessibility, usability, and alignment with public service goals.

• Ensure the security and integrity of ASR’s systems and networks.
• Coordinate IT audits, investigations, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Plan and manage IT solicitations and contracts in partnership with the Budget and Finance team.
• Oversee vendor relationships, service‑level agreements, and contractor performance to ensure accountability and value.

• Partner with business units to support integrated systems and shared technology platforms.
• Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration to ensure technology solutions meet evolving business and regulatory requirements.

• Develop and manage the annual IT budget, ensuring fiscal discipline and compliance with procurement policies.
• Establish and enforce IT policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to support operational consistency and accountability.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other related field; AND
• Experience: 8 years of experience implementing and managing integrated information systems projects with budgets of $10 million or more, including 3 years supervising IT teams of 10 or more staff

Additional experience may substitute for required education on a year‑for‑year basis, where one year of experience is equivalent to thirty (30) semester or forty‑five (45) quarter units.

• Extensive leadership experience in IT management within a government agency.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution of large‑scale technology initiatives.
• 5+ years of supervising IT teams of 10 or more staff.

Every application is reviewed…