Job Description

Job Description and Duties

"Pending Budget Approval."

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) provides input to the strategic leadership for CARB’s technology vision and innovation roadmap. This role is responsible for shaping and executing the agency’s IT strategy to ensure a secure, scalable, and future-ready technology environment. The CTO leads cross-functional technical teams in the design, development, and integration of solutions that support CARB’s mission. Key priorities include modernizing legacy systems, advancing cloud adoption, driving automation, and fostering agile practices. The CTO also champions the exploration and implementation of emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency and deliver long-term value.

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Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on t he California Air Resource Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required.

The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.

Special Requirements

• A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) detailing experience, knowledge, ability, or potential to meet the Desirable Qualifications is required. It is imperative you review the Desirable Qualifications section when responding to the number of questions (4) questions listed below.
• The SOQ serves as the examination for this position and shall be the only basis for the candidate's final score and rank on the eligible list. The SOQ must not exceed three pages in length with a font size of at least Arial 12 point.
• The SOQ must provide specific examples indicating the specific years of experience for each numbered item listed below.
• The SOQ must respond to each question and numbered in the same order listed below or you may be given a disqualifying score.

1. Share your experience working with business units that developed their own IT solutions outside of enterprise IT governance. How did you build trust and influence them to align with enterprise standards and compliance requirements?

2. Share your experience of when you had to navigate the gap between what a customer wanted and what was technically possible. What factors do you consider when evaluating whether to adopt a new solution?

3. Describe a time where you've led the maturation of your organization's technology teams in terms of best practices, technical expertise, and operational processes. What strategies did you use to elevate team performance and ensure alignment with business goals?

4. Describe a time when you led or contributed to a high-pressure, fast-paced technology initiative where expectations were unrealistic or constantly shifting. Provide context around the business or technical challenges, the leadership and strategic decisions you made, and how you managed cross-functional teams or stakeholders. Emphasize how you achieved a successful outcome despite the constraints and reflect on how the experience has shaped your leadership style and approach to innovation under pressure.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data governance, and software development lifecycles.
• Experience with modernizing legacy systems, integrating emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, IoT), and implementing DevOps and agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with State of CA IT standards, compliance, and procurement processes
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a long-term technology strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Strong leadership in building and mentoring high-performing technical teams.
• Skilled in change management, especially in navigating complex bureaucratic or regulatory environments.
• Ability to engage with executive leadership, policymakers, and external stakeholder.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Hard Copy Application Submission

CARB highly recommends electronic application submissions. For those applicants who are unable to submit an electronic application, they may be submitted in paper format and should contain the following information on the first page:

• The JC number listed on the job posting.

• The classification title.

• Current CalCareer I.D. number (from your CalCareer account under the "CalCareer Account" tab).

If submitting hardcopy applications (mail/drop-off), please send an email to recruitment@arb.ca.gov to confirm submission

NOTE: Applicants must not include Social Security Numbers, LEAP status information or paperwork, Equal Employment Opportunity information, exam result notices or scores, or medical or criminal history information on any document within their application package.

Please do not submit a second application by paper if you submitted an electronic application.

Failure to follow the application instructions may result in your application not being considered for hire.

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:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  • The application form submitted MUST be accompanied by a Statement of Qualifications (numbered questions) detailing the experience, knowledge, ability, or potential to meet the Desirable Qualifications. Refer to instructions under Special Requirements.
  • A resume does not replace the Statement of Qualifications.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Shift work,

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