Chief Information Officer

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The County of Madera is seeking a confident, high energy leader, capable of operating with significant independence and initiative, yet open to direction from the County Administrative Officer. They will have the ability to contribute at the executive level; provide highly collaborative and ethical leadership; inspire and lead staff; and be recognized by the organization as being strategic, passionate, and committed. This top caliber individual will also have the ability to build relationships, be flexible, and work in a team oriented environment. 

The ideal candidate will need to have a record of success that emphasizes a career history that supports the ability to:

• Communicate effectively and with confidence when called upon to address the Board of Supervisors, County Departments, and other public committees and community groups;
• Thrive in an environment of change and assist the County Administrative Officer by being a change agent within the County as a proactive problem solver who is willing to take calculated risks and step out beyond the normal;
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders built on trust.

The Department:

The Madera County Office of Information Technology provides information technology support and services, information security governance, and network infrastructure management to all internal departments in support of the County’s strategic goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in information technology, computer science, business administration or a related field

Experience: Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience managing and administering enterprise-wide information technology programs comparable to an IT Manager with the County of Madera.

Licenses and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain by the time of appointment, an appropriate California driver’s license.

Application Process:

To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, complete an online application through our website: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/maderacountyca.

A comprehensive application should reflect years and months of employment and beginning/ending dates. Please attach a copy of your resume and cover letter for optimal consideration. You may also submit career highlights or accomplishments as a supplemental document for further consideration. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 P.M. on Friday, August 8, 2025. 

Our selection process is designed to identify the most qualified candidates. Resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this brochure. Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will

be given preliminary interviews. Those deemed most qualified will be referred to the Board of Supervisors for further consideration. If you’re selected, you’ll be invited to participate in initial interviews in mid-August. Ideally, the final interview will be in early September. The new Chief Information Officer will begin work at a mutually agreeable date, ideally no later than October 1st. Final appointment by Madera County does require completion of comprehensive reference and background checks. Contact Human Resources Manager, Reshonda Martinez, at reshonda.martinez@maderacounty.com or 559-675-7705 with any questions