Information Technology Director

The Superior Court of California, County of Butte

is now accepting applications for :

Information Technology Director

• Recruitment Open Until Filled.

About the Community :

Butte County Superior Court is located in beautiful Northern California, where the valley floor meets the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountains, approximately 1.5 hours north of Sacramento. At over 1,600 square miles and with a population of approximately 225,000, Butte County is full of natural beauty and provides endless recreational opportunities. It is home to one of the largest municipal parks in the country, Bidwell Park, which boasts over 3,600 acres of hiking and mountain bike trails, swimming holes, picnic areas, golf and disc golf courses, and more! Outdoor adventures also await in places like Lake Oroville, Feather Falls, Table Mountain, and Lassen and Plumas National Forests which border the county to the east. In the county’s urban center of Chico, you’ll find a vibrant downtown, art, culture, unique restaurants, music, and weekly farmers’ markets. Right in the center of it all is the CSU, Chico campus, which provides a stunning backdrop and a variety of events and activities throughout the year.

About the Court :

Butte County Superior Court is a unified superior court operating two facilities, one courthouse in Chico, and another courthouse in the county seat of Oroville. All legal, operational, and administrative functions of the court are governed by the Presiding Judge and the Court Executive Officer. The court has thirteen judicial officers, or eleven judges and two commissioners, and approximately 135 support staff. The Court is recognized as a leader for many collaborative initiatives, including a regional self-help program, a multi-court IT services model, and numerous civics education initiatives. Butte County is home to a community with diverse needs, and the Court continually adapts to provide effective and reliable access to justice.

The Position :

Under the direction of the Court Executive Officer or Assistant Court Executive Officer, the Information Technology Director oversees assigned staff in the Information Technology Division and all aspects of information technology services for the court. That entails responsibility for managing, directing, integrating, establishing standards for, and maintaining security of, diverse information systems and technology programs and services, including business systems applications, case management systems, networking, customer support, data communications, and records management systems and technology. The incumbent oversees the implementation of specific technical solutions, through individual effort and / or staff direction, and is expected to have hardware, operating system, and networking knowledge. The incumbent also exercises leadership in formulating technology strategy and establishing long-term technology direction for the court, including budgeting for technology needs. As a member of the court's senior management team, the incumbent also shares responsibility for establishing and attaining the court's organizational goals and objectives. This is a regular, full-time, at-will position and is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The following duties are typical of those performed by the incumbent in this classification. However, other duties may also be required.

Knowledge Of :

Ability To :

Any combination of education and experience which would likely produce the desired knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A desirable combination is as follows :

Experience :   Seven (7) years of progressively responsible Information Technology experience and two (2) years' experience supervising, managing, or directing information technology staff and projects.

Education :   Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Information Systems, Business Administration or closely related field.

Certifications :   CCISP certification and current Microsoft certifications or experience that demonstrate foundational knowledge and the ability to manage a Microsoft 365 tenant.

Additional Information

Criminal History Requirement :   Candidates are required to pass a criminal history background check.

License Requirement :   Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required or the ability to provide alternate transportation that meets job requirements.

Physical Requirements :   The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification.

Personal mobility to work in various office settings, locations and in confined work spaces; manual dexterity to use computers and standard office equipment; ability to lift and carry items occasionally weighing up to seventy (70) pounds; pushing objects weighing up to 200 pounds and pulling objects weighing up to 100 pounds; physical ability to sit for extended periods of time; stoop, reach overhead, bend, crawl, climb stairs and occasionally climb ladders to access equipment; constant finger and manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and work with small wiring and cables; vision which can be corrected to a level sufficient to read hand-written, typed and computer generated information and data, as well as computer terminal displays; hearing and speech ability sufficient to enable communication by telephone and in person. Occasional exposure to electrical current.

Work Environment :   While performing the responsibilities of this classification, the following work environment characteristics are representative of the environment an employee will encounter.

Incumbents will perform work inside of buildings, in an office environment and in a controlled environmental facility, with little exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt, or dust. The working conditions are typically quiet but may be loud at times at some locations and will require working alone or closely with others. The noise level and traffic level in the work environment are similar to a busy office. This role requires heavy use of a computer or laptop, including keyboard and mouse, and routine use of other standard office equipment.

Travel to visit other branches within the county, or neighboring counties, and travel to attend professional meetings and trainings in and outside of the county may be required on a frequent basis.

Normal court business hours are 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Projects, maintenance work, and other position duties which impact court operations may necessitate this position working beyond normal business hours or on the weekend. Alternate work shifts may occur.

Disclaimer :   This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an incumbent assigned to this job classification. It is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of incumbents so classified.

Reasonable accommodations may be available to a qualified individual with a disability which will enable them to perform the essential functions of the classification.

Application Process

Please submit a complete online application, including responses to the required supplemental questions , at  https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / buttecourt . Applications will not be accepted by other means.

This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. Initial application review deadline was 11 : 59 PM on February 17, 2025. Applications submitted after the initial deadline will be reviewed weekly.   The best-qualified candidates will be selected to advance to an interview. Applications submitted after February 17, 2025, may not be considered if an applicant is selected for the position following initial interviews.

Compensation details : 59.72-72.59 Hourly Wage

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