This recruitment requires a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Responses to the identified qualification factors is required for this CEA recruitment. Please see instructions for the SOQ under the Special Requirements section of this job posting.
CalPERS is currently seeking a dynamic innovative leader to become the next Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Information Technology Services Branch (ITSB).
This is an incentive eligible position. The incumbent will be eligible for an incentive award of up to 15% of their annual salary.
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) directs the overall administration of the ITSB for CalPERS. The position provides executive direction and oversight to three divisions: Technology Business Management Division, Technology Infrastructure Services Division, and Enterprise Solutions Development Division. The CIO plays a critical role in setting strategic Information Technology (IT) direction and policies that align with the enterprise business goals and objectives and mitigate technological risk.
Duties include but are not limited to:
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This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.
Job Code #:
JC-298354
Position #(s):
275-814-7500-001
Working Title:
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Classification:
C. E. A.
$10,831.00 - $14,274.00 B
This position is eligible for an annual incentive award. The annual incentive opportunity is 0-15% of salary and is based on the level of achievement against several quantitative and qualitative measures.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is the nation’s largest public pension fund, providing retirement and health benefits to public employees, retirees, and their families. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento, we are a destination employer with an international reputation for leadership and innovation. At CalPERS, we’re committed to people – the people we serve, our team members, and the larger community around us. CalPERS is situated near the Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and other desirable destinations, and we offer competitive benefit packages, compensation, and opportunities for advancement.
If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, CalPERS invites you to apply for this employment opportunity. To find out more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, visit our website!
To take a look at CalPERS as a destination employer, view this YouTube video.
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ)
An SOQ is required and serves as the examination for this CEA recruitment and must be included with your application.
You must provide responses including specific examples and indicate years of experience for EACH of the qualification factors outlined below. It must not exceed two pages in length, must not have font smaller than 11 point, and each response must be numbered and answered listing all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed. Failure to follow this format and Application Instructions may result in disqualification.
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following SOQ factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate and must address the following:
1. Describe your leadership experience and demonstrated ability to think strategically and function as a member of the Executive team. Include information to demonstrate your experience with cloud and virtual environments, operational management, and system development and migration strategies.
2. Describe your experience and knowledge in information technology policy development, recommendation, and implementation; including the ability to facilitate the establishment of priorities and provide policy direction.
3. Describe your project management experience. Include information to demonstrate your ability to manage multiple large data center and/or infrastructure projects, and implement successful technology resource management practices.
4. Describe your experience communicating and presenting complex issues before a wide range of audiences, including a board or similar body.
5. Describe your experience leading a major change initiative. Include information about how you considered human motivational factors and organizational leadership principles in developing your approach to the change initiative. Describe how your inclusion of these elements contributed to the project's success.
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Public Employees Retirement System
Attn: JC# 298354 / MS
Human Resources Division
P. O. Box 942718
Sacramento, CA 94229-2718
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Public Employees Retirement System
JC# 298354 / MS
400 Q Street, LPN, Room 3260
Sacramento, CA 95811
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.
Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.
General Qualifications
State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy – influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:
These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):
CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.
The required SOQ serves as the examination for this CEA recruitment.
If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.
A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.
The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.
Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.
The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.
If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.
CalPERS team members are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most team members. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and collective bargaining agreements.
Some added benefits CalPERS offers include:
For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Michele Samonte
(916) 795-9360
Michele.Samonte@calpers.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
CalPERS EEO
(916) 795-3675
EEO@calpers.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
COVID-19
In accordance with current state mandates, CalPERS implemented COVID-19 testing for all unvaccinated/decline to disclose team members working onsite. Any team member seeking exception from COVID-19 testing must provide evidence of full vaccination status. Until further notice, all team members are required to wear face masks onsite regardless of vaccination status. CalPERS will update its requirements as state mandates are updated.
Live Scan
Candidates are required to submit to a criminal history review process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.
CalPERS Disclosure Requirements
If employed, you may be subject to rules imposed by Personal Trading Regulations and Conflict of Interest Code that apply to CalPERS team members, which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
Background Investigation
In addition to Live Scan, this position requires additional background screening prior to employment.
Please do not include any confidential information on any documents in your application package. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your social security number, date of birth, marital status, personal photos, a copy of your driver’s license, equal employment opportunity data.
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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