Information Technology Officer

$10,822 - $13,186/Yr

Inland Empire Utilities Agency - Ventura, CA

Full-time - Senior

Ventura, CA

10,001+ employees

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

Do you have a passion for technology and a desire to make a positive impact on the environment? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for the Information Technology Officer position. As the Information Technology Officer, you will be responsible for planning, managing, and implementing the Agency's technology programs, especially the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and related business systems. You will also lead a team of IT professionals and collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to develop efficient business processes and deploy innovative technologies such as AI to achieve the Agency's strategic goals. Don't miss this opportunity to join the Agency and advance your career in information technology while making a difference in your community. Apply today and become part of the Agency's team! The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA/Agency) serves approximately 935,000 residents in western San Bernardino County and is proud of our reputation of promoting greater water supply reliability through significant contributions to a diverse regional water supply portfolio, including water from stormwater capture, recycling and reuse, and imported water supplies. The Agency continues to be fully committed to ensuring long-term success for the region by leading the way in water resource management, environmental sustainability, and providing essential sanitation services in a regionally planned and cost-effective manner while safeguarding public health and promoting economic development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, control, integrate, and evaluate the work of the assigned programs and staff.
• Develop, implement, and monitor work plans to achieve goals and objectives.
• Contribute to the development of and monitor performance against the annual department budget.
• Supervise and participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating plans, work processes, systems, and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives, and work standards.
• Manage the performance of assigned staff, including interviewing and selecting new staff, establishing performance requirements, and providing coaching for performance improvement.
• Participate in the formulation and implementation of departmental policy, planning, and strategy development.
• Lead and direct staff and outside consulting resources in the development and application of new methods and processes to achieve higher efficiency, quality, and innovation in departmental work processes.
• Serve as the Agency's subject matter expert for enterprise resource planning and related business systems.
• Troubleshoot for other departments, researching and answering questions regarding areas of responsibility.
• Manage the budget for assigned functional area, including assisting in the development and monitoring of budget documents.

Requirements

• 7 years of experience with ERP systems at a senior level.
• Strong leadership and management skills to oversee IT professionals and projects.
• Ability to collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to improve business processes.
• Expertise in information technology management and strategic planning.
• Excellent communication skills to represent the Agency to various stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with AI technologies and their application in business processes.
• Knowledge of water resource management and environmental sustainability practices.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Generous employer monthly health benefit allowances
• Education Reimbursement up to $5,250 per fiscal year
• Basic life insurance coverage provided
• 457b Deferred Compensation Contribution
• Interest free loan for a computer purchase up to $3,000