Posting number: 26-01302BSD-01
Department: Innovation and Technology Department
Job classification: IT Deputy Chief
Posting type: Open
Categories: IT and Computers, Management, Professional
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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.
The Innovation and Technology Department is San Bernardino County's primary technology service provider entrusted with managing and safeguarding the County’s enterprise mission critical systems and infrastructure. It is our goal to empower the County through innovation and enterprise solutions that promote progress through technology and provide transparency and mobility that enable staff to focus on addressing and resolving issues toward the progress of the County’s mission, ensuring continued success.
To review the job-specific benefits, refer to Summary of Benefits and County Exempt Compensation Ordinance.
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Options (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
Paid time off, health and wellness, professional development, tax savings plan, work-life balance, and retirement.
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
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.
Candidates MUST possess the required experience AND education in order to qualify.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCEThree (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 EDUCATIONThirty (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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
San Bernardino County is a diverse public service organization serving America’s largest county that for two consecutive years has led the nation in awards for innovation, efficiency, and outstanding public service. We are governed by an elected Board of Supervisors and dedicated to creating a community where nearly 2.2 million residents can prosper and achieve well-being in fulfillment of the Countywide Vision. It is comprised of 42 departments and agencies, which are staffed by more than 23,000 public service professionals who provide a wide range of vital services in the areas of public safety, health care, social services, economic and community development and revitalization, fiscal services, infrastructure, recreation and culture, and internal support.
