Deputy Chief Technology Officer - Applications and Development

County of Napa•Napa, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Napa Valley Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities. Napa County as an Employer As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. LEARN MORE HERE and Discover the Difference you can make! The Position This open recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time vacancy for the position of Deputy Chief Technology Officer - Apps & Development for the Information Technology Services (ITS) Division of the County Executive Office at Napa County. This is an at-will, management position. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill current and future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to twelve (12) months from the establishment date. ABOUT THE POSITION: Hourly Rate: $93.52 (Step 1) - $113.46 (Step 5) Annual Salary: $194,521.60 (Step 1) - $235,996.80 (Step 5) Summary of Benefits : Management Non-Classified (Other) Benefits Summary Job Description: Review the full job description, including the examples of duties, HERE. Napa County Information Technology Services (ITS) is a Division the County Executive Office (CEO) that provides technology services and solutions to all County departments, as well as a range of technology services to five special districts within the County. Each of these functional areas and special districts provide their unique services to the Napa County community and ITS plays a strategic role in fulfilling technology needs in support of these varying businesses. The Deputy Chief Technology Officer - Applications & Development (DCTO) assists the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the day-to-day management, internal operational oversight, administration, and technical oversight of the Information Technology Services Division within the County Executive Office, including assigned programs and functional areas; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the CTO; and may act as the CTO in their absence. The DCTO is responsible for the strategy, delivery, and continuous improvement of enterprise applications and software solutions and engineering across County operations. This position provides oversight of application development, systems integration, software engineering practices, and platform modernization in a hybrid environment spanning SaaS, cloud-based platforms, and proprietary systems. The incumbent ensures that technology and data are leveraged as strategic assets to improve County operations, strengthen decision-making, and enable innovation. Key Responsibilities: Lead the County’s application, software engineering, and enterprise data strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and digital transformation goals. Establish a unified vision for applications, integration, and data platforms that support scalable, secure, and interoperable systems. Oversee the use of emerging technologies including AI, automation, cloud-native services, and advanced analytics to improve service delivery and operational efficiency. Define enterprise approaches for data governance, data integration, analytics, and information lifecycle management. DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3101). ADA ACCOMMODATION Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303. Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Six years of increasingly responsible information technology experience including two years of management and administrative responsibility.
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, management information systems, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County.
For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assists the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the day-to-day management, internal operational oversight, administration, and technical oversight of the Information Technology Services Division within the County Executive Office, including assigned programs and functional areas.
Coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies.
Provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the CTO.
May act as the CTO in their absence.
Responsible for the strategy, delivery, and continuous improvement of enterprise applications and software solutions and engineering across County operations.
Provides oversight of application development, systems integration, software engineering practices, and platform modernization in a hybrid environment spanning SaaS, cloud-based platforms, and proprietary systems.
Ensures that technology and data are leveraged as strategic assets to improve County operations, strengthen decision-making, and enable innovation.
Lead the County’s application, software engineering, and enterprise data strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and digital transformation goals.
Establish a unified vision for applications, integration, and data platforms that support scalable, secure, and interoperable systems.
Oversee the use of emerging technologies including AI, automation, cloud-native services, and advanced analytics to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
Define enterprise approaches for data governance, data integration, analytics, and information lifecycle management.