DEPARTMENTAL CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER II

Job Description

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:
PH2576D

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We welcome applications from anyone!

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

The application filing period will begin on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. (PT) - Continuous

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION
This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations.

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We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country, including diverse healthcare choices, and strong retirement plans. For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

ABOUT THIS POSITION:
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.
  

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY :
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 te chnical 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.

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
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.

* 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 [email protected] 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: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_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.

***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.

******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.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:

Additional credit will be awarded to candidates that possess the following desirable qualification:

• Additional work experience beyond the Requirements to Qualify.
  

Additional Information

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 INFORMATION

HOW 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.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information on your application and any attachments will result in refusal of application, rescission of appointment, or restriction of application to future recruitments .

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org .

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD :

All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name: DPH Examinations & Recruitment Unit

Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726

Department Contact E-mail: [email protected]
Exam Number : PH2576D

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous