Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Lompoc Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2627-8
Department: Information and Technology Services
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
MANAGER, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DUAL CERTIFICATION RECRUITMENT
The established Eligibility List will remain in effect for one year.

The District has the right to limit the number of eligible which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and service-oriented technology leader who understands that the purpose of technology in a public school district is to support student learning, empower staff, and improve organizational effectiveness. They possess a strong understanding of TK-12 educational environments and recognize that technology decisions must balance instructional needs, operational requirements, cybersecurity, fiscal responsibility, and long-term sustainability.

The successful candidate is a systems thinker who can identify root causes, improve processes, and build reliable, scalable technology services. They value service ownership, documentation, cross-training, and continuous improvement, while fostering a culture of accountability, customer service, and teamwork.

This individual communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, develops positive relationships across departments, and leads with integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to ensuring equitable, secure, and reliable technology services for all students and staff.
The Position:

Under the direction of the Director, Information Technology or other assigned administrator, the Manager, Information Technology, is responsible for managing and overseeing the efficient delivery of information system services and technology resources to all sites and users district-wide. This position is responsible for managing daily operations of assigned staff including supervision and evaluation; facilitating effective communication between staff and sites; coordinating new and existing information technology department projects; developing project plans and effectively managing resources to ensure that technology solutions are aligned to District goals.

For a full job description, please go to:
WORK SCHEDULE:
The normal work week is full-time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday. This position is designated an exempt position and is exempt from overtime. The District does not offer hybrid or remote work.
SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is shown below.

Step 1 - $90,985

Step 2 - $95,532

Step 3 - $100,322

Step 4 - $105,329

Step 5 - $110,591

Step 7 - $116,126

Step 9 - $121,928

Step 12 - $125,585

Step 15 - $129,322

Initial salary placement is Step 1. Additional qualifying experience may provide for advance step placement up to Step 3. In addition, the District provides an excellent array of benefits, including:

Retirement: Classified employees are part of the CalPERS retirement system.Health Insurance: The District provides a variety of health benefits options for employees and their eligible family members through Anthem Blue Cross. The following monthly allowance may be used toward your medical and dental premiums.
Employee Only: $1,344.00
Employee +1: $1,644.00
Family: $1,844.00
Vision Insurance: The District provides paid Vision Plan for employee and eligible family membersDental Insurance: The District offers Delta Dental PPO plan available to employee and eligible family membersLife Insurance: The District provides $5,000 paid Life Insurance policy for employeeProfessional Memberships: The District provides paid membership in the following professional organizations: ACSA and CASBOSick Leave: The District provides for one (1) day of illness leave per moth worked with unlimited accumulation for unused days.Holidays: The Lompoc Unified School District observes 15 paid holidays annually.Vacation: Vacation is accrued initially at the rate of 14 Days per year (for a 12-month assignment), with amounts increasing up to 27 days after 21 years of service.

Application Process:
If you meet the Minimum Qualifications outlined in the Employment Standards in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application, you will be invited to participate in the testing process.

Tentative Testing Schedule for this Recruitment:
Qualifications Appraisal Interview Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below:
Education:

• Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field.

Experience:

• Four years of increasingly responsible experience working in information technology services.
• One year working in a supervisory capacity in information technology services.

EXAMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
This is an examination open to the public and current District employees seeking a promotional opportunity. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials by the posted deadline date on this bulletin.

The examination process will consist of the following components:
A) Application and Supplemental Application Questions = Qualifying (pass/fail)
B) In-Person Qualifications Appraisal Interview (QAI) = 100% weighting on final score - Tentative QAI Date: Friday, October 2, 2026

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as stated, including the possession of licenses, certifications, or other requirements, by the filing deadline in order to move forward in the recruitment process. You must attach copies of any documents that demonstrate your attainment of the minimum qualifications (e.g., unofficial transcripts, foreign transcript evaluation, copies of any required licenses, and/or certifications). Failure to submit any required documents may result in disqualification. All required documentation must be attached to your application; Human Resources staff will not upload your documents for you.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION, YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS. If additional versions of your application are submitted, only the most recent will be considered.

When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Duration of work experience is calculated based off a standard 40-hour full-time work week. Part-time work experience will be prorated based on a 40-hour full-time work week. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. When completing the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable), outline in detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars, workshops), and experience.

DEGREE INFORMATION
If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications, an official copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have a foreign degree and the institution from which your degree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, foreign transcript evaluation is required if the foreign degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications. The foreign transcript evaluation must be included with your application materials. Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If applicable, an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon hire.

QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL INTERVIEW
Applicants must complete this portion of the examination in person, unless there is an extenuating circumstance. Please contact the Classified HR Office at or (805) 742-3220, with any questions.
ELIGIBILITY LIST
Upon completion of the examination, the eligibility list will be compiled by combining the final examination score with applicable seniority and veteran's credits, if any. The candidates will be ranked according to their total score on the eligibility list. Certification will be made from the highest three ranks of the eligibility list. This eligibility list will be used to fill current vacancies for up to one year from the date of the technical interview or the eligibility list is exhausted.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD
All appointments made from this eligibility list for initial appointment or for promotion, with certain exceptions, shall be probationary for a period of one (1) year of paid service from initial appointment or promotion.

Supplemental Information

NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS:

1. All sections of the application must be completed.
2. Incomplete applications will be screened out.
3. The section titled "Your Record of Experience" must demonstrate the type and years of experience required for this position.
4. A resume will NOT be accepted in-lieu of a completed application.
5. All correspondence will be done by email only. Please add Governmentjobs.com to your safe sender list, as some emails go to junk and/or spam folders.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Letter of Introduction - Must be submitted with application
2. Resume - Must be submitted with application
3. Two (2) letters of Reference/Recommendation (must be current letters within the past 12-months) - Must be submitted with application NOTE: Copies of Transcripts must be submitted upon acceptance of an offer of employment for this position.

Application and Selection Process
• All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process for the position.
• The examination process may include one or more of the following: written, oral, and performance examination.
• Candidates must pass all parts of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list. The final score will determine the candidate's rank on the eligibility list.
• A candidate in the top three ranks (including tie scores) on the eligibility list may be considered for hire; when there are multiple vacancies in the same job classification, additional ranks will be considered.
• Open and Promotional examinations are open to applicants inside and outside the Lompoc Unified School District. To qualify for the promotional examination, employees must have permanent status in the Lompoc Unified School District as a classified employee.
• Promotional Only examinations are open to current Lompoc Unified School District classified employees only. For employees to qualify for the promotional examination, they must have permanent status in the District as a classified employee.
• Dual Certification examinations are open to all applicants, including current Lompoc Unified School District employees and those from the general public. Dual Certification results are integrated into one eligibility list based on rank.
• Eligibility lists are generally valid for up to one (1) year. Lists may be exhausted prior to the original expiration date, or they may be extended with the approval of the Personnel Commission.
• If you require disability accommodation for any step of the application and selection process, please notify the Classified Human Resources office in writing by the final date of this recruitment (or as soon as possible for an open continuous recruitment).
• The Lompoc Unified School District reserves the right to limit the applicants in the second examination, the Qualifications Appraisal Interview, to a number which can be expected to be used during the life of the eligibility list.
• Veterans' Preference Points: This recruitment is eligible for veterans' preference points for qualifying veterans upon initial hire.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Employment Verification: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the District must verify that all new employees, at the time of hire, have proof of their right to work in the United States.

Fingerprinting: State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB 1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information.

Medical and Physical Requirements: Verification of freedom from tuberculosis will be required. A medical examination may be required of eligible candidates.