DEPARTMENTAL CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER II

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., 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., *To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution or email it to within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:
• Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states “official and/or copy” issued by the school’s registrar office .A printout of the transcript from the school’s website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.
• We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Subject areas related to the core business functions of the department may include: Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Health Sciences, Community Health Education, Public Administration, Administration/Management, Behavioral Science, Social Science, or a closely related field. **Progressively responsible experience is defined as work experience that clearly shows an upward progression in the level of duties and responsibilities from one job to the next. ****Large complex information systems is defined as an enterprise-level technology program with extensive service provider contracts, AND providing a full range of IT services including: application development, network administration, data center management, desktop support, help desk, project management, and IT security functions. **Large, multi-service public or private sector organization is defined as an agency of at least 300 employees, 50MM annual revenue OR budget, AND either multiple governmental programs and services OR multiple lines of business., EXAMINATION CONTENT:This assessment type will evaluate the education and experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Requirements and Desirable Qualifications. Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added on the Eligible List (hiring list).

Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible List does not guarantee an offer of employment. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION & VACANCY INFORMATION:Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATIONHOW TO APPLY:We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates., The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: Fair Chance: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). Employment Eligibility: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Career PathFinder: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at Veteran’s Credit: Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions. For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: Revised September 2025 For detailed information, please click 01

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This Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is to be completed by all applicants for this examination. The information you provide on your application and on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.Please be as specific as possible when answering by including all the information being requested.Do not COPY AND PASTE all your duties as stated in the application under the Work Experience section, from your resume, and/or from the Class Specifications. In doing so, your application will be rejected as INCOMPLETE.Comments such as “SEE RESUME” or “SEE APPLICATION” will not be considered a valid response, therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE.You certify that the information provided is accurate, and you are aware that the information on the application, attachments, and Supplemental Questionnaire is subject to verification at any time during the examination and hiring process. You also understand that any false statements may result in disqualification or dismissal.

• Yes, I have read and understand the above information and instructions., If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe in detail your progressively responsible* experience in managing the design, development, implementation, operation and maintenance of a large complex information systems** in a large, multi-service public or private sector organization****, including your duties and scope of responsibility. This experience must have included the management of both technical information systems functions and administrative functions such as budgeting, finance, and personnel. **Progressively responsible experience is defined as work experience that clearly shows an upward progression in the level of duties and responsibilities from one job to the next.

**Large complex information systems is defined as an enterprise-level technology program with extensive service provider contracts, AND providing a full range of IT services including: application development, network administration, data center management, desktop support, help desk, project management, and IT security functions.

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

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. LICENSE: 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.

PHYSICAL CLASS: 2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved., You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the “Experience” area., **You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level., Do you have 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?

*To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution or email it to within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: _PPG123.pdf

Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states “official and/or copy” issued by the school’s registrar office .A printout of the transcript from the school’s website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

**Subject areas related to the core business functions of the department may include: Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Health Sciences, Community Health Education, Public Administration, Administration/Management, Behavioral Science, Social Science, or a closely related field.

• Yes, I have attached a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including my diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution to my application.
• Yes, I will email a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including my diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within fifteen (15) calendar days of my application submission to
• No, I do not have Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a discipline related to the core business function of the department; or Computer Science or closely related field from an accredited college or university., Do you have at least five (5) years of progressively responsible* experience in managing the design, development, implementation, operation and maintenance of a 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. **Progressively responsible experience is defined as work experience that clearly shows an upward progression in the level of duties and responsibilities from one job to the next., Do you have two (2) years of experience at the level** of Los Angeles County’s class of , within the last three (3) years?

**You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.