IT Public Safety Communications Chief*
Salary
$141,918.40 - $203,361.60 Annually
Location
San Bernardino, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-15022PSC-02
Department
Innovation and Technology Department
Opening Date
05/16/2026
Closing Date
5/29/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
The Innovation and Technology Department (ITD) is recruiting for an IT Public Safety Communications Chief* who will serve on the Executive Management Team. The incumbent will lead the division responsible for the County's public safety communications infrastructure and related technology services, including oversight of the Land Mobile Radio (LMR)/800 MHz radio system and microwave transport program.
This position provides strategic and operational leadership for mission-critical communications services, division personnel, service planning, policy development, and partner agency coordination. Responsibilities may include:
The incumbent is expected to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of specialized technical staff and contractors supporting mission-critical communications services.
For more detailed information, refer to the Information Services Division Chief job description.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Innovation and Technology Department is San Bernardino County's primary technology service provider, entrusted with managing and safeguarding the County's enterprise mission-critical systems and infrastructure. The Department supports County operations through innovation and enterprise solutions that promote progress through technology and provide transparency, mobility, and reliable support services to County departments and partner agencies.
ITD's infrastructure portfolio spans voice and data technologies, land-based networks, microwave transmissions, and radio communications used by public safety personnel-covering over 20,000 square miles across the largest county in the contiguous United States.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, candidate must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa sponsorship at the time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates MUST possess the required education and experience in ALL of the following areas to qualify.
EXPERIENCE:Four (4) years of full-time equivalent experience, within the last six (6) years, planning, organizing, and implementation of information technology programs and projects, which includes supervising staff engaged in systems administration and performing analysis of computer and network operations.
Qualifying experience must be in at least one (1) of the following technical domains:
MANAGEMENT: Three (3) years full-time equivalent experience in management or higher over staff engaged in the implementation, support, or administration of technology services. This experience must have included primary responsibility for assigning and reviewing work and preparing performance evaluations. Experience may be concurrent.
Qualifying experience must include at least two (2) of the following:
EDUCATION:A Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college/university in computer science, information technology, data processing or a closely related field.
Substitution: Two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will:
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before 5:00 PM PST, FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
Exempt Unit-Group C
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
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Minimum Requirements - Education: Indicate the option under which you qualify.
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Lead/Supervisory Experience: Indicate the areas in which you have a minimum of three (3) years of experience. Select ALL that apply.
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Technical Domain: Select all technical areas in which you have direct, hands-on experience in a management role. Select all that apply.
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Land Mobile Radio / 800 MHz): Describe your experience planning, implementing, operating, or managing a Land Mobile Radio (LMR) or 800 MHz trunked radio system. In your response, include: total years of experience in this area, the organization, your specific role, the system type and scale (number of sites, channels, subscriber units), any P25 or interoperability work, and the outcome of your involvement. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Microwave Transport Systems: Describe your experience with licensed microwave transport networks or point-to-point/point-to-multipoint communications systems. In your response, include: total years of experience in this area, the organization, your role, the scale of the network (number of links, path distances, frequencies used), and any regulatory coordination with the FCC or frequency coordinators. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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WAN / Enterprise Networking: Describe your experience designing, administering, or managing a Wide Area Network or enterprise telecommunications infrastructure. In your response, include: total years of experience in this area, the organization, your role, the scale of the network (geographic coverage, number of sites, technology stack - e.g., MPLS, SD-WAN, fiber, Cisco), and the scope of your responsibility. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Public Safety Communications Systems: Describe your experience with public safety communications systems, such as Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Records Management Systems (RMS), dispatch center operations, or regional interoperability coordination. In your response, include: total years of experience in this area, the organization, your role, the system(s) involved, and how your work supported public safety operations. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Management Experience: Describe your experience supervising or managing technical staff. In your response, include: total years in a supervisory or management role, the number of direct reports, their technical classifications or roles, and examples of how you assigned work, conducted performance evaluations, and developed your staff. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Technology Programs/Projects: Describe the most complex technology program or project you have led from initiation through completion. In your response, include: total years of program or project management experience, the organization, your specific role, the technology involved, the scope (budget, timeline, number of teams or agencies), the challenges you encountered, and how you resolved them. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Budget Experience: Describe your experience developing and managing a technology division or program budget. In your response, include: total years of budget management experience, the approximate annual budget size, the types of expenditures you managed (personnel, capital, contracts, licensing), and a specific example of a budget decision or challenge you navigated. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Stakeholder Experience: Describe your experience coordinating with external stakeholders, regulatory agencies, or partner organizations on technology or communications matters. In your response, include: total years of experience in external coordination or stakeholder management. Examples include: FCC licensing or frequency coordination, interagency interoperability planning, vendor or contractor management, public utility coordination, or presentations to governing boards or elected officials. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Technology Strategy: Describe your experience developing or contributing to a long-range technology strategy, roadmap, or master plan. In your response, include: total years of experience in strategic or long-range technology planning, the organization, your role, the scope of the planning effort, how you engaged stakeholders, and how the plan was implemented or adopted. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Mission Critical Operations: Describe your experience managing technology systems or services that operate in a 24/7 mission-critical environment where downtime has significant public safety or operational consequences. In your response, include: total years of experience in mission-critical environments, the nature of the system(s), how you ensured continuity of operations, how you handled a major outage or incident, and what you put in place to prevent recurrence. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Leading IT Staff: Public Safety Communications Chief requires leading staff across multiple technical disciplines - for example, radio engineers, network engineers, and dispatch technicians. Describe how you have managed or would approach leading a multi-disciplinary technical team where you may not have deep expertise in every specialty. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
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