Departmental Chief Information Officer II

OPTION I: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree* in Business Administration, a subject area related to the core business function of the department**; or Computer Science or closely related field. -AND- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience*** managing the design, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of large complex information systems**** in a large, multi-service public- or private-sector organization*****. This experience must have included the management of both technical information systems functions and administrative functions such as budgeting, finance, and personnel OPTION II: Two (2) years of experience, within the last three (3) years, at the level****** of Los Angeles County's class of Departmental Chief Information Officer I. OPTION III: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience*** managing the design, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of large complex information systems**** in a large multi-service public- or private-sector organization*****. This experience must have included the management of both technical information systems functions and related administrative functions such as budgeting, finance, and personnel.

We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill Departmental Chief Information Officer II positions within the Department of Public Health. This position is responsible for managing the information technology activities, including the planning, design, coordination, development, implementation, and maintenance of a large County department with very complex and varied systems; or a very large and comprehensive County medical center or agency.

For more information, please view the classification specification: Departmental Chief Information Officer II

Essential Job Functions

What will I do as a Departmental Chief Information Officer II?

• Plans, organizes, assigns, directs and evaluates the work of the information technology activities of the department.
• Defines long-range automated information systems requirements; coordinates departmental input and recommends information system priorities, plans, policies and procedures to departmental management.
• Establishes and operates information systems governance structures within the department to ensure integrity of information technology architecture, system interoperability, support for critical systems and alignment of information technology initiatives and resources with the department\’s strategic plan.
• Analyzes and assesses current and proposed plans; oversees and manages the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of automated information systems to ensure achievement of strategic long-range information requirements, and integrates plans into overall strategic departmental plans.
• Directs the development and maintenance of enterprise systems architecture and defines standards and protocols for data exchange, communications, software, and interconnection of the department\’s health care information systems.
• Develops and maintains IT policies and standards relating to the acquisition, implementation, and operation of information technology and communication systems to ensure that information integrity, security, and privacy are maintained.
• Directs the development and preparation of the departmental automated information systems budget for inclusion into the overall budget and Chief Information Office Business Automation Plan.
• Directs the preparation of recommendations and justifications for additional resources including personnel, space, and materials necessary to meet the department\’s information technology requirements.
• Directs feasibility studies for proposed automated information systems, including the research and evaluation of alternatives for the enhancement or re-engineering of existing systems; participates in joint feasibility studies with the Chief Information Office, Chief Executive Office, and other County departments and agencies.
• Assesses departmental information systems equipment and/or service requirements; and makes recommendations to purchase/lease equipment and/or contract for services.
• Monitors vendor performance for contracted automated information system services including system development, implementation, and maintenance.
• Consults with departmental managers and users to identify system enhancements and integration and equipment needs; develops needs requirements and ensures that plans and timelines are compatible with long range development goals and objectives.
• Confers with senior departmental management, Chief Information Office, Chief Executive Office, other County departments, and State and Federal officials regarding implementation and maintenance of information systems necessary to meet data collection and reporting mandates.
• Plans and supervises the development and delivery of training programs for management and technical personnel on the use and maintenance of automated systems and equipment.
• Advises departmental management of existing and emerging IT issues and trends and their implications for current and proposed departmental information systems.
• Represents the department on County-wide information systems committees and task forces involved in or leading the development of large-scale automated information systems.
• Represents the department on committees and in meetings with Federal, State, and County officials and with other local governmental agencies.