IT Public Safety Communications Chief*

Job Description:

IT Public Safety Communications Chief*

Description

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:

• Overseeing daily operations and reviewing service integrity, security, and efficiency
• Evaluating and recommending system and service enhancements
• Making formal presentations to governing boards, public agencies, and private-sector partners
• Monitoring technology trends and performing feasibility and cost/benefit analyses for new technologies, hardware, and software
• Recommending staff development and training programs
• Coordinating with regulatory agencies (including the FCC), public utilities, public safety agencies, and other stakeholders
• Collaborating with customers and partner agencies to resolve service issues and maintain high service levels
• Developing and managing the Division’s annual budget and conducting periodic budget reviews

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:

• Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems, including 800 MHz trunked radio
• Microwave transport systems or licensed point-to-point/point-to-multipoint communications
• Wide Area Network (WAN) design, administration, or operations at an enterprise or regional scale
• Enterprise telecommunications infrastructure, including unified communications or VoIP systems
• Public safety communications systems, such as Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), dispatch center operations, or interoperability coordination

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:

• Strategic technology planning, roadmap development, or enterprise-wide IT program management
• Divisional or departmental budget development and management
• Multi-team or multi-discipline technology program management in a complex organizational environment
• Vendor, contractor, or regulatory agency coordination (e.g., FCC, public utilities, public safety agencies)

EDUCATION: A Bachelor's 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:

• Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse, multi-disciplinary technical division in a mission-critical, 24/7 environment
• Proven track record of implementing and maintaining complex technology solutions across distributed teams and geographies
• Familiarity with public safety interoperability frameworks
• Experience working with FCC licensing, frequency coordination, and spectrum management
• Strong fiscal management skills, including capital project planning and multi-year budget forecasting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to present technical content to executive leadership, governing boards, and the public
• Ability to mentor subordinate managers, supervisors, and technical specialists across diverse disciplines
• Experience managing vendor relationships and technology contracts in a public sector environment
• Openness to organizational change and a track record of championing innovation while maintaining operational stability

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.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 5/29/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$141,918.40 - $203,361.60 Annually