Chief Information Officer – ITS (Prescott) Full Time

Yavapai County is seeking a forward-thinking, results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead our Information Technology Services (ITS) department.

This executive-level role is a key member of the County’s leadership team, responsible for setting the strategic direction of the technology initiatives that support and enhance public services across all departments. The CIO will oversee the planning, development, and implementation of innovative, secure, and efficient IT and GIS operations.

At Yavapai County, we prioritize our people. We are dedicated to being a premier employer, striving to create a work environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to achieve success. We care for our community while building upon our legacy. Guided by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation we integrate these principles into our daily activities.

The position is in Prescott, Arizona, the beautiful region of Central Arizona. Yavapai County is one of the four original Arizona counties formed in 1864. Named after the Yavapai Tribe, whose name means the “people of the sun,” the County is just north of Phoenix and about 60 miles south of the Grand Canyon, featuring some of the most spectacular natural beauty in the American West. Prescott’s perfect weather provides an average temperature of 70 degrees, with four beautiful and distinct seasons with breathtaking landscapes complete with granite mountains, lakes, and rolling meadows.

The ideal candidate is a knowledgeable IT professional with exceptional communication and collaboration skills, eager to adopt a hands-on approach to both assist and lead the department. Will have a proven track record in IT management and possess the ability to develop, maintain and promote a vision for the future technological needs of the County.

Review complete class specification for Chief Information Officer here.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Directs the administration of the department including staff management, budgeting, performance monitoring, reporting, planning and priority setting.
• Develops and maintains effective and productive relationships with senior management, departments, staff, and vendors.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates the selection, purchase, installation, and repair of desktop, server, network, and telecom systems for all County departments.
• Develops and implements long range strategic plans to address the evolving informational processing needs of the county and its customer needs. Evaluates new technologies for possible integration into County function, makes recommendations and budget proposals to meet those needs.
• Plans, develops, establishes, and enforces County technology standards, policies and procedures.
• Makes presentations to the Board of Supervisors, community groups and professional associations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems or closely related field.

Experience:
A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in IT management, staff development, organizational budgeting, personnel management, and/or related field(s).

An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

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