Under the administrative direction of the Assistant Commissioner, Staff, the Career Executive Assignment, Level C (Chief) is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and delivering information technology (IT) services provided to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) commands. The Chief is the highest-level lT position, and also serves as CHP's Chief Information Officer. The Chief is the highest level of authority for IT policy, responsible for formulating, approving, and implementing departmental-wide IT policies, practices, and initiatives significantly impacting day-to-day operations of the CHP. The Chief will develop initiatives and establish milestones to accomplish Information Management Division's (IMD) strategic goals directly impacting the facilitation of CHP's mission. The Chief is tasked with the overall success and administrative governance for the IMD.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions May require periodic overnight travel throughout the State of California. May require working irregular hours to include nights, weekends, and/or holidays per operational need.
Minimum Requirements This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.
Additional Documents - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-533171
Position #(s):
388-040-7500-002
Working Title:
Chief Information Officer, CEA C
Classification:
C. E. A. $13,472.00 - $15,297.00 C
This position is pending the Department of Finance approval.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Special Requirements The position requires a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The mandatory SOQ must be typed, no more than one page per question, use 12-pt font, be written in complete sentences, and describe how your education, training, and experience qualify you for this position. Résumés do not substitute for the SOQ.
1. Describe your background and experience in information technology (IT) leadership and explain how that experience has prepared you to serve as the Chief Information Officer for the California Highway Patrol. Provide a specific example of a significant IT organization or function you have led, including its size, scope, your responsibilities, and the results you achieved.
2. Describe your experience providing executive leadership over cybersecurity, information security, business continuity, disaster recovery, or other technology-related risks. Provide a specific example of a significant cybersecurity or operational risk you identified or managed, the actions you took, and how those actions improved the organization's security or resiliency.
3. Describe your experience managing significant IT budgets, procurements, contracts, and vendor relationships. Provide an example of a major technology acquisition or contract for which you were responsible, including how you evaluated business requirements, controlled costs, managed vendor performance, and ensured the organization received the intended value.
4. Describe how you evaluate emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, automation, cloud services, data analytics, and other rapidly evolving capabilities for potential organizational use. Provide an example of a technology you introduced or significantly expanded and explain how you evaluated its operational value, risks, costs, security implications, and measurable benefits.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 11/7/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
California Highway Patrol
052/Selection Standards and Examinations
Attn: Examination Services
P.O. Box 942898
Sacramento , CA 94298-0001
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
California Highway Patrol
052/Selection Standards and Examinations
Examination Services
601 North 7th Street
Sacramento , CA 95811
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
- Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire
- Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required at the time of your application submittal. Please refer to the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Examination Qualification Requirements All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.
Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.
General Qualifications
State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge and Abilities Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:
- Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager's role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.
These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):
CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.
Examination Information The exam will consist of a Statement of Qualifications screening process. A departmental evaluation panel will review and score the Statements of Qualifications based on the competitive nature of each candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.
A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.
The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.
Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.
The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.
Special Testing Arrangements If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: https://www.chp.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Examination Services
(916) 843-3820
examinations@chp.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Chief J. Ehlers
(916) 843-4000
jehlers@chp.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Equal Opportunity & Access Section
(916) 843-3190
eoas@chp.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
