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Chief Information Officer

The position will be open until filled with a first review of applications beginning August 28, 2026. Please see the brochure for more information: Chief Information Officer

The Chief Information Officer is an executive-level position that serves as a member of the City Manager's executive management team and provides highly responsible professional, technical, and organizational leadership related to the City's information systems, technology infrastructure, digital services, and data needs.

In consultation with the City Manager and executive leadership, the CIO aligns information technology resources with business processes, strategic priorities, operational requirements, and community service objectives. The CIO advises on significant technology matters and develops policy recommendations for consideration as appropriate.

The CIO is both a strategic leader and a working department director. The successful candidate will be comfortable moving between long-range planning, executive advising, project oversight, staff leadership, budget administration, vendor and contract management, and the day-to-day realities of delivering innovative and reliable technology services.

The position directs technical and nontechnical staff, oversees consultants and contractors, and provides leadership for the department's infrastructure, applications, public safety technology, cybersecurity, data, end-user support, graphic services functions and directs the city's municipal fiber network.

Minimum qualifications:

• Experience & Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university preferably in information systems, computer science, business administration or a related field, and six to ten years of progressively responsible experience in managing a complex multi-user information technology system.
• Highly Desired: Experience with Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, Scrum, or similar process and project management methodologies is highly valued. Professional credentials such as PMP, CGCIO, CISM, CISSP, CISA, Certified ScrumMaster, or other related technology, project management, or cybersecurity certifications are also desirable. Experience in local government, telecommunications and/or municipal fiber is also desirable.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Additional qualifying experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to perform the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education. The equivalency of experience to education will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis based on the nature, scope, level and relevance of the applicant's experience.

The successful candidate is an approachable, business-minded technology leader who combines broad technical expertise with executive-level judgment and the ability to translate technology into practical organizational solutions.

The ideal candidate is comfortable developing trusted relationships with department directors and staff, understands their operational needs, and helps translate business challenges into practical and sustainable technology solutions.

The successful candidate will remain engaged with staff and major initiatives while maintaining a strategic, citywide perspective. The department has a strong culture and foundation. The next CIO will build upon this success by supporting employees, advancing key initiatives, and positioning the organization for the future.

Salary and benefits: An annual salary of up to $201,448 - $245,897 DOE/DOQ, plus a generous benefits package that includes:

• Retirement: CA Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. 2%@60 for "Classic" members and 2% @62 for new members as defined by PEPRA. Subject to employee contribution. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The City also participates in Social Security.
• Health Dental, and Vision Insurance: Choice of CalPERS medical plans for employees and eligible dependents. HMO & PPO are available. City provides up to $2,131 per month towards health benefits for the 2026 plan year.
• Retirement Health Savings Plan
• Management Education Incentive: $4,800 per fiscal year for master's degree or higher from an accredited organization.
• Life Insurance: $250,000 and additional AD&D coverage.
• Disability Insurance: Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance provided by the City.
• Physical Well-Being Allowance: $750 each fiscal year.
• Phone Allowance: $60 per pay period.
• Vacation: 80 hours annually for first four years, increasing with years of service.
• Floating Holiday Leave: 57 hours of paid Floating Holiday Leave each fiscal year.
• Administrative Leave: 126 hours per year.
• Sick Leave: Four (4.0) hour accrual per pay period up to 104.0 hours annually.
• Holidays: 8 designated holidays per year
• Transportation Allowance: $375 per month.
• Deferred Compensation: The City contributes $160 per pay period for mandatory employee contribution of $76.25 in the 401(a) Plan. A Voluntary 457 plan is also available.
• Other: Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule Available.

Examination Procedures:

Recruitment and Selection Process: Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis at raftelis.com. Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. The position will be open until filled with a first review of applications beginning August 28, 2026.

Please note that the first round of virtual interviews is tentatively scheduled for September 30, 2026. Finalists will be invited to participate in in-person interviews tentatively scheduled for the week of October 5, 2026. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.

Questions: Please direct questions to Serena Wright-Black at swrightblack@raftelis.com and Niayla Hairston at nhairston@raftelis.com.

Additional Information:

The provisions of this job posting does not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice. Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

Conditions of Employment:

• Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
• Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
• E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.

The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.