Deputy Chief Information Officer - ITS (Prescott)
- Salary: $103,111.17 - $131,466.76 Annually USD Annually
- Salary Top:131466
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Other
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Job Description
Role
Yavapai County Information Technology Services (ITS) is seeking a forward-thinking and experienced leader to join our team as Deputy Chief Information Officer.
In this key leadership role, you will help drive the strategic direction of the County’s technology initiatives while ensuring the efficient and secure delivery of IT services across all departments.
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. Why? Because people matter!
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 120 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 dynamic problem-solver with a strong background in IT operations, project management, and team leadership, ready to support innovation and digital transformation in public service.
Review complete class specification for Deputy Chief Information Officer here.
Major Duties, Responsibilities- Oversees daily operational activities of the department; plans and prioritizes tasks; ensures compliance with appropriate governing authorities and internal policies and procedures; directs and participates in research associated with new technologies; develops and administers service level agreements, software and hardware contracts; establishes and manages service delivery mechanisms and corresponding reporting capabilities.
- Designs, configures, implements, administers, and reports on the County's application and infrastructure portfolio and ensures proper alignment with operational capability and technology needs of the County and all other business partners.
- Develops and implements long range strategic plans to address the evolving the technology needs of the county and its customer needs. Makes recommendations and budget proposals to meet those needs.
- Directs, coaches, and trains staff, and evaluates performance; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, workload, resource allocation, budgets, technical issues, quality standards, and services.
- Plans, executes, and reports on technology related projects; develops and manages budgets; assures all project and operational issues are properly addressed and resolved.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or closely related field.
Experience:
A minimum of seven (7) 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.
Click here to view our benefits summary.
Closing Date/Time: 7/9/2025 5:00 PM Arizona -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Yavapai County
Show moreYavapai County reflects the history of the old west and the future of the new. At Yavapai County Government, we care for our community while building upon our legacy. Guided by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation we uphold these values in our everyday endeavors.
Yavapai County is in northcentral Arizona, just north of Phoenix, and is one of the four original Arizona counties formed in 1864. The County, with approximately 246,191 residents, includes eight incorporated towns and cities: Prescott (county seat), Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Jerome, Clarkdale, Sedona, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, and the newest municipality Dewey-Humboldt. The County features some of the most spectacular natural beauty in the American West with a mild climate, four beautiful and distinct seasons, and breathtaking landscapes complete with granite mountains, lakes, and rolling meadows.
As a Yavapai County Government employee, you will have the chance to work in one of 37 unique departments, each providing vital services to our community. From law enforcement and healthcare to public works and environmental protection, there is a wide range of career paths to explore. And with opportunities for advancement and professional growth, you can build a long and rewarding career with us.
We have a workforce of over 1,800 employees who are committed to enhancing the well-being of its residents and cultivating a thriving and vibrant community, making Yavapai County a wonderful place to live, work, and play.
Whether you're just starting your career or looking for a new challenge and aspire to be part of a vibrant team that values each member, we welcome you to join us in furthering our legacy and making a difference in your community. Why… because people matter!
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