- Salary
- $126k – $180k/yr
- Location
- Throughout San Bernardino County, CA, CA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- C-Level
- Education
- Bachelor
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
San Bernardino County is seeking an experienced and innovative IT Deputy Chief- Business Solution Development* to provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership within the Innovation and Technology Department. The IT Deputy Chief- Business Solution Development sets enterprise solution and application architecture direction and leads the development and implementation of enterprise technology strategies that promote innovation, enhance service delivery, and address the evolving technology needs of County departments.
The IT Deputy Chief- Business Solution Development provides executive-level oversight of assigned technology programs and teams, establishes and enforces enterprise architecture and technical design standards and translates organizational priorities into actionable initiatives. This position is accountable for ensuring that solutions are architecturally sound, secure by design, integrated across departmental boundaries, and sustainable across their full lifecycle. This position works closely with executive leadership, County departments, IT divisions, vendors, and other stakeholders to advance digital transformation, modernization, and technology-enabled business solutions.
*Official Title: IT Deputy Chief; for more detailed information, refer to the IT Deputy Chief job description.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.
| REQUIRED EXPERIENCE | Three (3) years of full-time equivalent supervisory or higher-level management experience, within the last six (6) years, managing IT enterprise-level initiatives in applications, GIS, databases, analytics, and/or Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning. |
| REQUIRED EDUCATION | Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college level coursework from an accredited** college or university in computer science, information technology, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field of study. A list of coursework or unofficial transcripts MUST be submitted if a degree has not been conferred. |
SUBSTITUTION: Two (2) years of additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education.
**Qualifying degrees and coursework must be conferred by institutions accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Degrees earned outside the United States must be accompanied by an evaluation from a recognized credential evaluation service verifying U.S. equivalency.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Completed bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
- 5+ years managing large, diverse IT teams across multiple technological functions
- Knowledge of enterprise systems, AI/ML, GIS platforms, and data warehouse strategies
- Demonstrated experience defining enterprise solutions, integration, or data architecture and serving as a technical design authority across multiple departments or business units
- Experience in government of large public-sector IT organizations
- Strong problem-solving and strategic planning skills
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before 5:00 PM PST, OCTOBER 2, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF).
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
