Deputy Director, Chief Information Officer

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Under the administrative direction of the Chief Deputy Director, the C.E.A. serves as DPRs Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Deputy Director of the Office of Technology Services Division (OTSD). The CEA has management responsibility for DPRs fully centralized information technology (IT) activities and functions and serves as the principal policymaker who is responsible for managing, directing, providing leadership, and formulating and recommending policy related to the OTSD, which consists of the Information Technology Operations Branch and the Project and Business Development Branch. The CEA provides the highest level of consultation, advice, and strategic planning to the Director, Chief Deputy Director, and other Deputy Directors on program and policy issues, risk assessment, and program improvement related to programs within the OTSD. The CEA interfaces with the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA or Agency) and is responsible for the uniform application of departmental policies and procedures that affect departmental operations. The incumbent works with the other Deputy Directors (DDs) to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Department.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Performance of these duties requires the use of computers, networks, databases, electronic mail (both internal and external), voicemail, and the Internet up to 8 hours per day.

NOTE: This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the positions designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.