Chief Information and Innovation Officer
County of Marin San Rafael, California, United States
- Location: San Rafael, California, United States
- Categories: Administration and Management
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jun 13, 2026
Job Description:
Chief Information and Innovation Officer
Description
ABOUT USAt the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Marin, California, is seeking a strategic and solutions-oriented Chief Information and Innovation Officer (CIO) to lead its Information Services and Technology Department (IST) during an exciting period of modernization and renewed investment in digital service delivery. The next CIO will guide IST’s evolution from a traditional IT support model to a proactive business-solutions partner. This role provides enterprise-wide direction for policy, governance, cybersecurity, systems planning, and long-term business solutions strategy across a complex and highly engaged organization. The CIO has a unique opportunity to improve alignment, modernize key systems, support responsible AI, and deliver innovative, customer-focused tools that elevate County operations and community services. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, relationship-building skills, business systems acumen, and sound judgment to foster collaboration, navigate complex priorities, and serve as a trusted advisor and partner to key stakeholders. Lead the County toward more connected, efficient, and responsive technology solutions; apply today!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/32adc2e6-b442-46a2-a1c5-dc441faea7df
SALARY & BENEFITS
This position will receive an annual salary of $271,190 - $298,937 DOE/DOQ*, PLUS an attractive benefits package .
*Salary reflects a 4% Cost of Living Adjustment schedule in July 2026, and an additional salary adjustment pending Board of Supervisor approval prior to appointment.
HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, apply by July 7 at : https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1308365-300215.html
View the WBCP Job Board: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board
SAVE THE DATES
Round one interviews are tentatively scheduled mid-August. Finalists will move forward to further interviews late Augustand the full Board of Supervisors either September 8 or September 15. Selected candidates must be available for all interviews.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact your recruiter, Lauren Gerson-Greene, with any inquiries:
- [email protected]
- 541-664-0376 (direct)
- 866-929-9227 (toll-free)
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 7/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific