The California Department of Transportation is hiring a chief technology officer. The deadline to apply is Feb. 18.
The job description describes the duties of the position:
"Under the general direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing departmental policy related to the Department’s current and future infrastructure operations statewide including establishing policy standards related to hardware, software and telecommunications. The incumbent will manage a highly technical function that has a direct effect on the Department’s ability to deliver its program and services. The incumbent is also responsible for delivering exceptional Information Technology (IT) Support services to Sacramento metropolitan area. This position is expected to continually enhance our customer's experience by implementing, utilizing and monitoring proven customer service practices. As a key leader in IT, the incumbent ensures staff is highly qualified to perform their duties and meet customer expectations."
The CTO will report to the CIO. Gov. Jerry Brown in December 2015 appointed state IT manager George Akiyama, 50, as chief information officer at the California Department of Transportation.
Akiyama previously served as IT manager at CalPERS since 2012 and in the same position for the Franchise Tax Board starting in 2011. He also served as deputy director and CIO of the Financial Information System for California from 2009 to 2011, and as IT manager at the Franchise Tax Board from 2001 to 2009.
