Chief Information Officer, Exempt 
Full-time, Exempt Band 4, Non-represented position
Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA
Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $121,380.00 - $149,028.00 Annually

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 12/3/24. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:
This position is the agency’s Chief Information Officer. Some of what you will enjoy doing include:

• Leads ITD Team.
• Sets and manages division priorities, programs, and business plans to align with DNR and state goals.
• Provides consultation and supports agency IT needs.
• Creates sustainable IT solutions and fosters a healthy culture within ITD.
• Selects technology to optimize operations and benefits and collaborates on innovative technology solutions.
• Gives clear direction and empowers ITD staff.
• Develops workforce and funding models for division goals.
• Analyzes IT costs, benefits, and risks for management advice.
• Manages the organization's software development needs and supports/plans implementation of new systems.
• Ultimately responsible for developing agency IT policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Stay updated on IT trends and emerging technologies while implementing IT best practices across the organization.

Required Qualifications: 

• Fifteen (15) years of combined education and/or experience in qualifying fields as defined below:
  • Qualifying education: Computer Science, Information Management, or related field from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
  • Qualifying experience: Proven experience and demonstrated capability in leading and managing an Information Technology team to deliver innovative and agile IT solutions that span multiple functional areas (application development/maintenance, server operations, enterprise architecture, network/desktop services, etc.) while building and maintaining productive relationships.
• Ability to control large IT programs, measure outcomes, supervise, improve organizational culture, listen effectively, provide consultation, interpret laws/policies, solve problems logically, establish objectives/strategies, and provide technical/policy leadership.
• Knowledge of state programs, public policy, performance management, quality management, diversity management, conflict management, strategic planning, administrative organization, computer systems, and best practices in enterprise computing.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to lead, support, motivate, mentor, and train management, professional, technical, and administrative support staff.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to communicate effectively and foster collaborative relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to conceptualize, develop, and implement long-term strategic direction for the agency’s information technology needs and to leverage technologies to provide effective solutions that meet business needs.