Chief Technology Officer
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Job Description
Title: Chief Technology Officer
State Role Title: State Library Division Director
Hiring Range: $150000$160000
Pay Band: UG
Agency: The Library of Virginia
Location:The Library of Virginia
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public G
Job Duties
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Position #00241 (FullTime) Ungraded/32
State Library Division Director; 91661
Salary Range: $150000$160000 (commensurate with experience)
Open to the General Public: April 10 2025 April 24 2025
SPECIAL NOTE: This is a readvertisement. Applicants who applied in the previous recruitment must reapply to be considered.
The Library of Virginia (LVA) is seeking an innovative and experienced technology leader to serve as its inaugural Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Reporting directly to the Librarian of Virginia and working collaboratively with senior leadership library management executive branch agencies library staff and other stakeholders the CTO will provide strategic vision and operational leadership for all information technology and digital initiatives at LVA. This pivotal role requires a forwardthinking approach to implementing technologies that enhance library operations and expand access to LVAs extensive digital content for a global audience.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of IT and digital services at one of the nations most historically significant state libraries and archives. The CTO will lead the integration of IT best practices develop innovative digital collections and champion services that keep LVA at the forefront of library technology.
The CTO will oversee the Information Technology (IT) and Digital Initiatives/Web Presence (DIWP) divisions managing three direct reports and a combined staff of 17 professionals. LVAs robust infrastructure includes 61 virtual servers nearly 500TB of storage and a network supporting both the main library building and the State Records Center. The IT division supports over 250 deployed computers while the DIWP division is responsible for digital collections web applications digital engagement and the management of critical systems like Alma Primo and Rosetta. The divisions also maintain and provide access to over 130 million digital collection files.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership: Provide visionary leadership in leveraging information technology and digital initiatives to advance the Library of Virginias (LVA) mission vision and strategic objectives.
Budget Management: Develop oversee and manage the budget for all information technology and digital initiatives ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and fiscal responsibility.
Technology Oversight: Establish and implement processes to maintain a cuttingedge technology infrastructure and digital initiatives benchmarking against global best practices while continuously evaluating and addressing user needs.
Team Leadership: Lead mentor and inspire a team of technologists and digital library professionals fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in delivering technologydriven solutions.
Collaborative Engagement: Build and nurture collaborative relationships with internal and external users and strategic partners to achieve LVAs technology goals and enhance its service delivery.
Innovation and Development: Design and implement frameworks and resources to introduce and integrate new technologies and services that deliver outstanding user experiences and facilitate access to the Librarys collections.
Minimum Qualifications
Proven experience in managing technology infrastructure and/or digital collections within libraries archives or museums demonstrating a deep understanding of the unique needs of cultural heritage institutions.
Extensive experience supervising staff fostering professional growth and building cohesive highperforming teams.
A strong track record of leading and delivering technologyintensive projects on time and within scope.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in writing conversation and presentations tailored to both general and specialized audiences.
Additional Considerations
Advanced knowledge skills and abilities in library or information science archival studies or technologyrelated fields.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
BENEFITS
The Library of Virginia offers comprehensive Commonwealth of Virginia benefits including health insurance vacation leave sick leave family/personal leave paid parental leave paid state holidays shortterm disability benefits enrollment in the Virginia Retirement System and access to Employee Assistance Programs. Relocation assistance is available.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply candidates must submit a completed Virginia state employment application online at for position #00241. This position is Open to the General Public: April10 2025 April 24 2025. Questions should be directed to Please visit our website at for additional information about the agency.
Fax email or mail applications will not be accepted. The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. For assistance or computer access please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability use this link: or call DARS ator DBVI at.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) the Library of Virginia will provide if requested reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If you require accommodations please contact the Office of Human Resources at An EEO/AA/ADA Employer
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The Library of Virginia will record information from each new employees Form I9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal EVerify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.
The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration.
Employment verification and reference checks to include current/previous supervisors will be conducted.
Questions should be directed to the Office of Human Resources ator Please visit our website at for additional information about the agency.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
