Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources · 2 months ago
SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT, CIO
The Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources is the largest employer in Southern California, providing vital public services. They are seeking a Senior Information Technology Consultant, CIO to oversee complex IT projects and ensure compliance with privacy policies while providing strategic IT planning and consultation.
Government
Responsibilities
Acts as a hardware, software and Information Technology strategic planning consultant to project teams and user management in a highly specialized field of information technology
Acts as project manager for large, complex and sensitive Information Technology projects
Manages all aspects of information privacy for the County and oversees compliance with County privacy policies and procedures
Manages highly technical special projects, such as manage a line department's information technology operation in County-wide Information Technology meetings to develop policy/standards
Recommends and writes County-wide policy and standards concerning hardware, software, and the infrastructure and encourages recommended standards
Reviews all assigned department's contracts for capital equipment and consultant services and provides advice as to County-wide consistent standards, best practices, best business sense which is consistent with the departments' information technology strategic plans, IT budgets adherence to the department's business plan
Develops comprehensive information technology business criteria and concepts to assist in developing long-range technical business plans
Provides consultation in planning and developing management concepts, objectives, policies, projects, and systems to accomplish the goals of the enterprise
Monitors efficiency and effectiveness, makes recommendations for problem solution, and implements approved recommendations
Advises high level line departmental management on technical and IT financial considerations and may implement approved recommendations
Determines project feasibility and reviews proposed Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Information (RFI), etc. for outside vendor purchases and advises departments as to County-wide consistency, best prices, and feasibility
Reviews proposed systems design to ensure that design criteria are compatible with long-range development plans
Evaluates major technology purchases (hardware, software, telecommunications, etc.) to determine their effect on existing environment and their compatibility with the future strategic direction of the enterprise and the County as a whole
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field, with twelve (12) semester units or eighteen (18) quarter units in technology-related coursework
Four (4) years of experience within the last seven (7) years managing or assisting in the management of a technical IT organization that includes responsibility for budget, personnel, fiscal, or other administrative functions
Two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years at the level of Information Technology Consultant, CIO, Information Technology Specialist, ISD, or Information Technology Specialist I
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Benefits
Health care options
Robust retirement plans
Flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate
Company
Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources
The County of Los Angeles provides those committed to a career in public service with boundless opportunities, a platform for professional and personal growth, and the ability to truly make a difference in people's lives.
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2025-02-22
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