Chief Technology Officer (It Director Ii)

Salary: $99,030.00 - $183,219.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 161987/61009030/DES
Agency: DHEC
Opening Date: 02/22/2024
Closing Date: 3/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AM58
Position Number:: 61009030 (161897)
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 10
Hiring Range - Min.: $99,030.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $150,000.00
Opening Date: 02/22/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Careers at DHEC: Work that makes a difference!
Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity
The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking an experienced, visionary information technology professional to serve as the Chief Technology Officer to lead the technological endeavors for South Carolina's new environmental agency.
In this position, the incumbent will provide senior leadership, vision, and direction in the planning, development, implementation, coordination and maintenance of applications, programs, and activities assigned to Information Technology (IT), including agency infrastructure, security, and monitoring tools. This individual will work to establish and maintain strong working relationships with management and provide guidance and direction in technology needs.
Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership to IT in establishing goals and objectives for achieving agency technology needs.
• Works with Information Security to ensure DES's infrastructure is protected from security threats.
• Proactively works with the Department of Administration's Division of Technology Operations to enhance data and systems security ensuring that security controls are in place to safeguard digital, electronic, and infrastructure.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with agency executives, senior management and agency staff, other state and federal agencies, regional and national associations to align IT objectives with agency business priorities.
• Develops a methodology to ensure 24x7 oversight for IT operations including, but not limited to, issue remediation, vendor coordination, and security response.
• Directs and manages the development, implementation, and maintenance of the agency's IT staff resources, applications, and networks to meet agency goals.
• Evaluates emerging information technologies and trends to drive innovation through market research, coordinated with State Fiscal Accountability Authority and Department of Administration, to determine products and services that will enable modernization and digital transformation, increase efficiency, improve operational knowledge and community, and boost productivity.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, management information science, or a related field and at least seven years of experience in information technology, of which three years has been in increasing levels of responsibility; or an approved equivalency based on education and years of experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements: May require night, weekend, and after-hours assignments. Will be required to be available at all times. May require travel in-state and out-of-state on occasion. May require overnight travel. May require participation in emergency response events.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Comments
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

• This Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays.
• 2 weeks paid parental leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Flexible Schedules: alternate or remote work schedules may be available after six (6) months of employment

This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's Office of Information Technology. The work performed supports DHEC's mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment. Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Environmental Services to assume the environmental-related functions of DHEC.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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• No

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Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10 year driving record. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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How did you hear about this position?

• State NeoGov website (jobs.sc.gov)
• LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook
• Employee Referral/Agency Recruiter
• College Job Board
• External Job Board (SC Works, Indeed, Association)
• Other

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Please confirm that you understand that the hiring salary will fall within the following range, $99,030 - $150,000 annually, based on experience?

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• No

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Do you have a bachelor's degree and relevant experience in the field of Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration or a related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have ten (7) years of professional experience in Application Development, Project Management, and/or Business Technology roles?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in software development or experience managing, overseeing, or advising a software development team?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience.
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Do you have experience participating in or leading new software or systems implementations that had a transformational impact within a large organization?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience.
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Are you a current or former SCDHEC employee?

• Yes
• No

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