Chief Information Officer

First review of qualified applications on May 26, 2026.  for further information about the Unified Government, and the Athens‑Clarke County community.

APPLY: Do not send resumes in lieu of a completed application. The online application is available at

We hope you will take time to explore this opportunity to join a highly professional local government organization and a progressive, vibrant community in the heart of sunny Northeast Georgia just 65 miles from Atlanta. Home of the University of Georgia, Athens is nationally‑recognized for its high quality of life, state‑of‑the‑art educational opportunities, endless outdoor recreation, and cultural amenities such as arts, entertainment, music, and food.

If this opportunity is for you, we invite you to apply, or to pass on this information to others who might find this position of interest.

REPORTS TO: Athens‑Clarke County Manager

FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Executive

CLASSIFICATION: Appointed, Regular Non‑Merit;
Serves at the discretion of the County Manager

PAY GRADE: 134; $121,432 - $144,654 depending on qualifications

SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes;
Subject to random drug testing per the Athens‑Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.

The purposes of this job is to plan, direct, and manage the activities of the Athens‑Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) Information Technology Department, which provides Information Technology (IT) services to ACCGov departments by ensuring equipment, systems, and networks operate effectively and efficiently. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, strategically defining government information needs, analyzing problems and implementing corrective action(s) designing information systems that address information needs, and providing day‑to‑day IT support to ACC departments, enhancing their abilities to deliver goods and services to the ACC citizens, facilitating data sharing amongst the organization and community, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Some evenings or weekends. Position is eligible for hybrid remote work after a period of satisfactory service.

May be required to work on religious holidays.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Business, or Computer Science.

Six years of related experience in management of personal computers, communications, networks, servers, or mid‑range computers; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

Five years of supervisory experience required.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

cissp - Certified Information Systems Security Professional preferred.

Criminal fingerprint background check must indicate eligibility for access to sensitive public safety information such as GCIC records and other confidential departmental data which may reasonably be accessed during execution of CIS duties.

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all‑inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

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