SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT, CIO

Salary : $152,555.76 - $237,254.88 Annually

Location : Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type : Full time

Job Number : M2564G-R

Department : CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE

Opening Date : 10 / 29 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Position / Program Information

Exam Number

M2564G-R

When to Submit Your Application : The application filing period will begin on Thursday , October 30, 2025, at 8 : 00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous . We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

No withhold will be allowed for this examination . Required experience / education must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

Type of Recruitment : We welcome applications from everyone.

Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP) : This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations.

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Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

The Opportunity

We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill Senior Information Technology Consultant, CIO positions responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of a range of complex and highly visible information technology projects within the Chief Executive Office.

Essential Job Functions

Position Responsibilities

• Acts as a hardware, software and Information Technology strategic planning consultant to project teams and user management in a highly specialized field of information technology.
• Acts as project manager for large, complex and sensitive Information Technology projects.
• Manages all aspects of information privacy for the County and oversees compliance with County privacy policies and procedures.
• Manages highly technical special projects, such as manage a line department's information technology operation in County-wide Information Technology meetings to develop policy / standards.
• Recommends and writes County-wide policy and standards concerning hardware, software, and the infrastructure and encourages recommended standards.
• Reviews all assigned department's contracts for capital equipment and consultant services and provides advice as to County-wide consistent standards, best practices, best business sense which is consistent with the departments' information technology strategic plans, IT budgets adherence to the department's business plan.
• Develops comprehensive information technology business criteria and concepts to assist in developing long-range technical business plans.
• Provides consultation in planning and developing management concepts, objectives, policies, projects, and systems to accomplish the goals of the enterprise.
• Monitors efficiency and effectiveness, makes recommendations for problem solution, and implements approved recommendations.
• Advises high level line departmental management on technical and IT financial considerations and may implement approved recommendations.
• Determines project feasibility and reviews proposed Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Information (RFI), etc. for outside vendor purchases and advises departments as to County-wide consistency, best prices, and feasibility.
• Reviews proposed systems design to ensure that design criteria are compatible with long-range development plans.
• Evaluates major technology purchases (hardware, software, telecommunications, etc.) to determine their effect on existing environment and their compatibility with the future strategic direction of the enterprise and the County as a whole.

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify

OPTION I : A Bachelor's Degree

OPTION II : Two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years at the level of Information Technology Consultant, CIO

License

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Class II

Light - This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Special Requirement Information

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or emailing to the exam analyst.

Accredited institutions are those recognized by regional, national, or international accrediting agencies accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Examples include publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities. Degrees from non-U.S. institutions must be evaluated for equivalency by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Definition of Experience :

Note :

You may still qualify even if your official job title is different from those listed above. What matters is that your duties and responsibilities are at a comparable level , requiring similar skills, knowledge, and experience within a similar organizational structure. Please clearly describe your experience to demonstrate that it meets the required level.

Additional Information

Once we have identified that you meet the requirements, we will email you a notification, inviting you to participate in the following assessments :

Our Assessment Process : This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts :

PART I : A multiple choice and / or simulation assessment(s), weighted at 50% , assessing :

Only those candidates that achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I will advance to Part II.

PART II : An evaluation of Training and Experience, weighted at 50%, assessing :

Information Technology (IT) concepts, practices, methods, principles, advances, options, and consultation

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part II of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

Exam Review

Some exam components are not subject to review by candidates. Multiple-choice and / or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per Civil Service Rule 7.19.

Transfer of Test Responses

Test preparation

We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

Eligibility and Vacancy Information

Those who pass the assessments are placed on an eligible register for a period of six (6) months. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

Selection Certification

From those who pass the assessment, we may establish a secondary list to identify candidates with specific qualifications. A selective certification list may be established for Information Technology Security. To be considered, please complete the supplemental questionnaire carefully and accurately, detailing your related experience rather than referencing your resume or application.

How to Apply We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam / junk mail :

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to Govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Testing Accommodation

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

Testing Accommodation Coordinator :

Teletype Phone : (800) 735-2929

C alifornia Relay Services Phone : (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name : Kelly Ty

Department Contact Phone : (213) 441-1995

Department Contact Email :

Exam Number : M2564G-R

Exam Title : Senior IT Consultant, CIO

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Statement :

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit :

Testing Accommodations for Applicants :

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit :

Fair Chance :

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility :

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder :

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at

Veteran's Credit :

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and / or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

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Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

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Do you have four (4) years of experience within the last seven (7) years managing or assisting in the management of a technical organization that includes responsibility for budget, personnel, fiscal, or other administrative functions ?

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, describe your experience in the text box below by providing the following information :

If you do not possess this experience, type "No Related Experience."

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Do you have two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years at the level of Information Technology Consultant, CIO

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, describe your experience in the text box below by providing the following information :

If you do not possess this experience, type "No Related Experience."

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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Department of Human Resources Countywide Talent Assessment Division TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION Senior IT Consultant, CIO

General Information : This Training & Experience (T&E) Questionnaire is a self-assessment. You will respond to questions about your experience related to having acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the Senior IT Consultant, CIO position. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The assessment will evaluate the following competencies :

1. External Awareness - Identifies and reacts to key regional / national / international policies and economic / political / social trends that affect the organization.

2. Strategic Thinking - Formulates effective strategies consistent with the operational and strategic goals of the organization. Examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities; and anticipates potential threats or opportunities.

3. Decisiveness - Exercises good judgment by making sound and well informed decisions; applies critical thinking and common sense; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; makes effective and timely decisions; and is proactive and achievement oriented.

4. Entrepreneurship - Identifies opportunities to develop and offer new products and services within or outside of the organization. Is willing to take risks; and initiates actions that involve a deliberate risk to achieve a recognized benefit or advantage.

5. Technical Credibility - Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise. Is able to make sound hiring and capital resource decisions and to address training and development needs. Understands linkages between administrative competencies and mission needs.

6. Problem Solving - Identifies, analyzes, and resolves complex problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical decisions; and provides solutions to individual and organizational problems.

7. Financial Management - Demonstrates broad understanding of principles of financial management and budgeting expertise necessary to ensure appropriate funding levels. Prepares, justifies, and / or administers the budget for the program area; uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities; monitors expenditures in support of programs and policies; identifies cost-effective approaches; and manages procurement and contracting.

8. Technology Management - Uses efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness. Develops strategies using new technology to enhance decision-making. Understands the impact of technological changes on the organization.

9. Ability to effectively manage multiple, simultaneous, complex projects - to plan, organize, prioritize, and monitor work activities by utilizing resources to their fullest in order to obtain desired outcomes within the designated budget and timeframe using project management methodologies (e.g., define statement of work, develop milestones and task details, clearly establish responsibilities and communication plans, etc.)

10. Ability to provide information technology consultation - this includes translating business / operational needs into appropriate IT recommendations and advising on resolutions for routine to the most difficult and complex IT issues and problems in a manner that is cost-effective, supportive of organizational goals, consistent with Countywide IT strategies and standards and reflective of current professional guidelines, resources, innovations, and advancements.

11. Comprehensive knowledge of information technology concepts, practices, methods, principles, and advances - includes quality assurance; requirements definition; system migration and support process development; problem and incident management; metrics; security; network and applications; change management; systems and application development; life cycle processes; system architecture, system operation, software, hardware, networks and telecommunication systems; new developments and applications of information technology and emerging technologies.

12. Ability to apply knowledge of the broad spectrum of IT options available (e.g., hardware, software, networking, systems, data, telecommunication, security, etc.) to improve business operations and enhance work performance or capability.

13. Ability to functionally lead professional, technical, and / or administrative staff (staff can range from 2 to 10 or more) - to provide guidance and technical expertise; determine work priorities; assign, delegate, monitor, review, and evaluate work activities.

This assessment is weighted at 50% . All completed questionnaires will be scored according to standardized criteria.

Instructions for Completion Carefully read the official County job bulletin for this examination.

You will receive points for each question based on the response(s) you provide. You will receive zero points for any question on which you do not provide a response.

Certification Statement By completing the following, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this T&E Questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may contact my supervisor(s) to verify the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions including removal from this examination.

Furthermore, I certify that I will not disclose the questions used in this examination to any candidate nor will I provide any information to anyone concerning anything related to the questions posed to me other than concerned parties in an official protest or appeal. I understand that violation of this agreement can result in my disqualification from this examination as provided by Civil Service Rules.

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How many years of verifiable experience do you have successfully performing ALL of the following IT capital planning functions within an organization?

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To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 9, in the textbox below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of your experience(s), and ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to performing ALL of the above IT capital planning functions within an organization. If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N / A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.

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Which of the following IT capital planning functions within an organization have you successfully performed at least 3 times each, for a minimum of 3 years within the past 5 years ? (Select all that apply)

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To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 11, in the textbox below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of your experience(s), and ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to performing each of the IT capital planning functions as selected above. If you have no experience in any of the above areas, indicate "N / A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.

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Which of the following functions have you performed in an agency or organizational capital planning and investment management process at least 3 times each for a minimum of 3 years within the past 5 years ? (Select all that apply)

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To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 13, in the textbox below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of your experience(s), and ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to performing each of the functions as selected above. If you have no experience in any of the above areas, indicate "N / A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.

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Which of the following tasks related to business process reengineering have you performed at least 3 times each for a minimum of 3 years within the past 5 years ? (Select all that apply)

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To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 15, in the textbox below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of your experience(s), and ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to performing each of the business process reengineering tasks as selected above. If you have no experience in any of the above areas, indicate "N / A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.

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Which of the following IT-related documents have you independently

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To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 17, in the textbox below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of your experience(s), and ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to independently preparing each of the IT-related documents as selected above. If you have no experience in any of the above areas, indicate "N / A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.

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Which of the following business information and technical architecture requirements have you analyzed at least 3 times each for a minimum of 3 years within the past 5 years ? (Select all that apply)

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To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 19, in the textbox below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of your experience(s), and ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to analyzing each of the business information and technical architecture requirements as selected above. If you have no experience in any of the above areas, indicate "N / A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.

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How many years of verifiable experience do you have performing lead responsibilities within an IT capacity

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To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 21, in the textbox below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of your experience(s), the IT function(s) you have led, and ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to performing lead responsibilities within an IT capacity. If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N / A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.

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Which of the following best reflects your highest level of experience leading or managing IT projects?

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To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 23, in the textbox below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of your experience(s), and ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to leading or managing IT project(s) as selected above. For the IT project(s) you include in your response, you must include the approximate length of time of the project(s) and a brief description of the project(s). If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N / A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.

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Which of the following best reflects your highest level of experience

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To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 25, in the textbox below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of your experience(s), and ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to your highest level of experience with information security as selected above, for which you have at least 3 years of experience within the past 5 years. If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N / A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.

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SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION

The following set of questions will be used to determine your eligibility to be placed on Selective Certification Lists. Read each question carefully and be as specific as possible, including all information related to the functional area identified for Selective Certification. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as response. THE EXPERIENCE YOU CLAIM MUST BE CONSISTENT WITH THE EXPERIENCE LISTED IN YOUR APPLICATION. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process.

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Selective Certification : INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY

Do you have two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years in information technology security, including the following :

Such experience must be in one of the following fields - health / mental health care, information technology, or public sector consulting.

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If you answered YES to Question #28 , describe your experience related to INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY . Include details about your role, scope of responsibilities, beginning and ending dates for each job held, hours worked per week, and the name and contact information of employer(s). If you do not possess this experience, type "No Related Experience."

Required Question