Deputy Chief Technology Officer - and Development

Position Summary

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. The DCTO coordinates assigned activities with other departments and external agencies, provides high-level administrative support to the CTO, and may act on behalf of the CTO when absent.

The DCTO is responsible for the strategy, delivery, and continuous improvement of enterprise applications and software solutions across county operations. The role oversees application development, systems integration, software engineering practices, and platform modernisation 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.

• Lead the County’s application, software engineering, and enterprise data strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational 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.

• Experience:
  
  Six years of increasingly responsible information technology experience, including at least two years of management and administrative responsibility.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science, management information systems, public administration, business administration, or a related field. An advanced degree is desirable.
• License or Certificate:
  Possession of a valid California driver’s licence. Any license, certification, or registration required for this position must be maintained in good standing throughout employment.
• Other:
  Hybrid work‑schedule with a maximum of two telework days per week. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department.

Hourly Rate: $93.52 (Step
1) – $113.46 (Step
5). Annual Salary: $ (Step
1) – $ (Step
5). Summary of Benefits:
Management Non‑Classified (Other) Benefits Summary.

• Online Final date to receive applications: 5:00 PM PST on Monday, June 8, 2026.
• Application screening:
  Scheduled for the week of June 15, 2026.
• Supplemental question scoring:
  Scheduled for the week of June 29, 2026.
• Panel interview:
  Scheduled for the week of July 13, 2026, in person in Napa, California.
• Eligibility list:
  Established for up to one year, scheduled for the week of July 13, 2026.
• The Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process at any time.

• Disaster Service Workers:
  Employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers and may be asked to shift duties during emergencies.
• ADA Accommodation:
  Applicants requiring accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the Napa County Human Resources Department.
• Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.