Salary : $125,985.60 - $180,440.00 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-01302BSD-01
Department: Innovation and Technology Department
Opening Date: 09/19/2026
Closing Date: 10/2/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt

The Job
San Bernardino County is seeking an experienced and innovative IT Deputy Chief- Business Solution Development* to provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership within the Innovation and Technology Department. The IT Deputy Chief- Business Solution Development sets enterprise solution and application architecture direction and leads the development and implementation of enterprise technology strategies that promote innovation, enhance service delivery, and address the evolving technology needs of County departments.

The IT Deputy Chief- Business Solution Development provides executive-level oversight of assigned technology programs and teams, establishes and enforces enterprise architecture and technical design standards and translates organizational priorities into actionable initiatives. This position is accountable for ensuring that solutions are architecturally sound, secure by design, integrated across departmental boundaries, and sustainable across their full lifecycle. This position works closely with executive leadership, County departments, IT divisions, vendors, and other stakeholders to advance digital transformation, modernization, and technology-enabled business solutions.

*Official Title: IT Deputy Chief; for more detailed information, refer to the job description.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates MUST possess the required experience AND education in order to qualify.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEThree (3) years of full-time equivalent supervisory or higher-level management experience, within the last six (6) years, managing IT enterprise-level initiatives in applications, GIS, databases, analytics, and/or Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning.REQUIRED EDUCATIONThirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college level coursework from an accredited** college or university in computer science, information technology, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field of study. A list of coursework or unofficial transcripts MUST be submitted if a degree has not been conferred.

SUBSTITUTION: Two (2) years of additionalqualifying experience may substitute for the required education.
**Qualifying degrees and coursework must be conferred by institutions accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Degrees earned outside the United States must be accompanied by an evaluation from a recognized credential evaluation service verifying U.S. equivalency.
Desired Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following:

• Completed bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
• 5+ years managing large, diverse IT teams across multiple technological functions
• Knowledge of enterprise systems, AI/ML, GIS platforms, and data warehouse strategies
• Demonstrated experience defining enterprise solutions, integration, or data architecture and serving as a technical design authority across multiple departments or business units
• Experience in government of large public-sector IT organizations
• Strong problem-solving and strategic planning skills

Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure:Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before 5:00 PM PST, OCTOBER 2, 2026.Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.



For more important details,
Exempt Unit-Group C

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT
Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. FAILURE to submit all requested information may result in disqualification or adversely affect the evaluation of your application. Applicants are NOT permitted to edit their application after it has been submitted.Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Conditions of Employment: Do you understand and accept the Conditions of Employment for this position?

• Yes, I understand and accept the Conditions of Employment for this position.
• No, I DO NOT accept the Conditions of Employment for this position. I understand by selecting this option, my application will be removed from further consideration.

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Current San Bernardino County Employment Status: If you are currently employed by San Bernardino County, indicate your current position type.

• Regular
• Contract
• Public Service Employee
• Intern
• Extra-Help
• Recurrent
• Fire Department / Special Districts
• CalWORKS Subsidized Employment Program Employee (WEX)
• Former PSE, WEX, or intern (within the last six (6) months)
• I am not currently employed by the County of San Bernardino
• I am employed by a Temporary Employment Agency.

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Education/Coursework: Please provide your completed education information. Please note, failure to provide the required education information can adversely affect the evaluation of your application.
COURSEWORK: If listing coursework, include the school name, class title, number of units, and type of units (semester/quarter). Unofficial transcripts may be attached in lieu of listing coursework. Example: CSUSB, Intro to Computer Science, 3 semester.
DEGREE: If you possess a degree from an accredited college or university, include the school name, type of degree, and major. Example: CSUSB, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
If no education, indicate "N/A."
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Strategic IT Leadership: Describe your experience in IT project management within an enterprise environment or government structure. In your response include how you ensure projects stayed within the given timeline and budget, how it aligned with business priorities, the significant technical or architectural decisions you personally made or approved, the name of your employer(s), and other related duties.
If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Enterprise Technology Leadership: Describe your experience overseeing multiple technology functions, platforms, or teams. Include how you established technical standards and architectural direction, how you established priorities, coordinated competing initiatives, ensured consistent service delivery and platform governance across the organization, the name of your employer(s), and other related duties.
If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Executive and Stakeholder Engagement: Describe your experience partnering with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technology teams to develop and implement technology solutions. In your response, include the name of your employer(s), your role, and related duties.
If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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IT Technology Teams: Describe your experience leading managers and/or multidisciplinary technology teams. In your response include the name of your employer(s), your role, related job duties, the number of staff supervised, and the job titles of those you supervised, specifically identifying any architects, engineers, developers, or data professional in your reporting structures.
If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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