Information Systems Assistant Director
San Joaquin County is seeking an experienced, strategic, and forward-thinking technology leader to serve as the Information Systems Assistant Director. This role operates at a senior leadership level and plays a key part in shaping and advancing enterprise technology strategy, service delivery, and organizational effectiveness across the County. The Assistant Director provides leadership and oversight of the County’s Information Systems Division, supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic initiatives. This includes communications systems, enterprise applications, network infrastructure, and the delivery of complex, cross-functional technology programs. The role works in close partnership with the Director and County leadership to help guide direction, policy, governance, and the effective allocation of technology resources.Technology is a critical enabler of County services, and this position plays an important role in aligning technology solutions with business needs, improving service delivery, and strengthening public trust through reliable, secure, and forward-looking systems. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership and management capabilities, along with demonstrated experience operating in complex, large-scale environments. This includes the ability to lead teams, influence across departments, and navigate the unique demands of government technology and infrastructure. Demonstrated, progressive leadership experience in information technology is required, including experience at a senior management or executive level. Candidates should have a proven track record of leading large-scale, complex technology environments, delivering strategic initiatives, and aligning technology with organizational goals. Experience in areas such as enterprise systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technology governance is highly desirable. Relevant industry-recognized certifications may be considered as part of a candidate’s overall qualifications.The San Joaquin County Information Systems Division (ISD) is a division of the County Administrator’s Office. ISD partners with departments across the organization to deliver integrated, secure, and effective technology services that support the County’s mission and the communities it serves.Desirable Qualifications:A highly qualified candidate will possess a combination of the following desirable qualifications. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.Experience: Progressive leadership experience in information technology, including experience at a senior management or executive level, is strongly preferred. Candidates should demonstrate a track record of leading large-scale, complex technology environments, driving strategic initiatives, and aligning technology with organizational outcomes.Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is desirable; however, an equivalent combination of education, professional experience, and demonstrated leadership in information technology may be considered. Certifications: Possession of relevant industry-recognized certifications may be considered as part of a candidate’s overall qualifications, particularly where they demonstrate expertise in areas such as technology leadership, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, or service management.Key Responsibilities: (This is a general guideline. Responsibilities and duties assigned may expand beyond those identified)Assists the Director in planning, organizing and coordinating Information Systems Division and Communications Division services. Administers, manages and coordinates the daily operational projects and activities of the division. Assumes full responsibility for the division in the absence of the Director. Through subordinate supervisors, directs and evaluates the systems and programming work of the division. Ensures that all objectives and commitments are met. Ensures application reliability, security, performance and data integrity and disaster recovery functions. Evaluates new developments in the IT industry and communicates to customer departments potential benefits which may be realized. Implements and encourages the strategic direction for Information Technology including consultative services on a countywide basis to improve operational effectiveness of information technology. Initiates projects to review, evaluate, recommend and implement approved changes in technology or service practices to improve the efficiency of the division. Develops training plans and programs to promote the development of staff for the benefit of the County.Perks & Benefits:In addition to base salary, the County offers an excellent benefits plan which includes a county contribution to health insurance, dental and vision insurance plans. Other benefits also offered by the County include: 1937 Retirement Act plan with reciprocity with CALPERS. 125 Flex Spending Benefits PlanA 2% employer contribution to the County’s 457 Deferred Compensation PlanVacation cash-out up to 8 days annuallyEarn up to 15 days per year vacation (20 days after 10 years, and 23 days after 20 years14 paid holidays per year for civil service status employees.80 Hours Administrative Leave annually12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.