AI Transformation Coordinator
AI Transformation Coordinator
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Description
The County of Santa Barbaras Information Technology Department (ITD) is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking professional to guide and assist in strategic planning facilitation and implementation of AI technologies and solutions. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing innovation across County operations.
The ITD Department is accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time AI Transformation Coordinatorvacancy.The County classification title is Senior Information Technology and Business Systems Management is a hybrid role remote work is permitted and onsite work inSanta Barbara CA is required when needed (lodging/travel expenses are not provided).
Please note: Employees of the County must reside in California. Currently this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have permanent (not temporary) work authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
THE DEPARTMENT
In the IT Department our success is powered by people and technology. Our culture is what makes IT a fun and rewarding place to work! We establish develop and nurture partnerships and open communication within our communities. We embrace a willingness to learn and accept new ideas to actively listen and to be receptive to change. We strive to grow our talents and do our best in the service of others while taking pride in our work. We explore and deliver new and creative ways to pair technology with business needs. We ensure the resources necessary to succeed and encourage thoughtful participation leading to inclusion and ownership.
THE POSITION
The AI Transformation Coordinator will lead the Countys efforts to responsibly adopt and integrate artificial intelligence across departments. Serving as the primary point of contact for AI initiatives this role will identify and evaluate AI use cases guide implementation of AI tools and technologies and support cross-departmental collaboration to improve efficiency service delivery and decision-making. The Coordinator will also help develop training programs coordinate alignment with legal and ethical standards support governance efforts and keep the County informed on emerging trends in AI. This is a strategic high-impact role that combines innovation technical insight and policy leadership to shape the future of AI in local government.
Highlighted Benefits:
- Hybrid remote schedule
- Health Plan: County contributes towards premium; HSA offered
- Pension Retirement
- Reciprocity with other public sector retirement systems (like CalPERS)
- 12 holidays 12 sick leave days (unlimited accumulation) and 12 to 25 days of vacation (based on length of service) per year
- Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate for previous public service.
- For more information on County benefits please click here.
Examples of Duties
- Identify research assess and recommend AI use cases AI tools and AI technologies for various departmental and countywide operations and applications.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for County departments and ITD in defining and establishing AI-driven workflows to improve efficiency and productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for AI implementation. Work with County departments to identify challenges or inefficiencies that AI could address ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Research guide and support the implementation of AI solutions to ensure effective integration and deployment with existing systems databases and/or workflows to improve operational processes.
- Assist ITDs Enterprise Applications team and County departments with data analysis and data design for the purpose of implementing AI tools and technologies.
- Develop and maintain a Countywide inventory of AI tools pilots and deployments including generative AI and machine learning systems.
- Provide guidance and recommendations to ITDs Enterprise Architect and ITDs Leadership team on AI strategies and related initiatives. Ensure alignment with Countywide goals IT standards and legal/regulatory requirements.
- Research develop and assist Central HR and ITD with the implementation of AI training programs for staff members across the organization. Lead efforts to upskill staff members in the use of generative AI and other AI technologies.
- Conduct ongoing research on AI trends and advancements within organizations. Stay current with the latest developments in AI in the public sector.
- Facilitate the establishment and ongoing support of governance frameworks. Coordinate alignment with data governance standards data privacy and ethical standards. Adhere to local government regulations and best practices for data privacy fairness and ethical use of AI technologies. Collaborate with County Counsel and Risk regarding compliance.
- Develop criteria for evaluating effectiveness/value of AI systems and establish methods to regularly monitor and measure implemented AI systems.
- Coordinate vendor assessments and recommend procurement processes for AI-related tools and services ensuring alignment with County procurement and IT standards.
- Participate as a member in the Countywide AI Steering Committee and chair or co-chair the Countywide AI Working Group.
- Provide updates on AI or the Countys AI progress to the Board of Supervisors as needed or requested.
Employment Standards
The knowledge skills and abilities listedheremay be acquired through various types of training education and experience. A typical way to acquire the required knowledge and abilities would be:
- Equivalent of a bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a field related to Artificial Intelligence IT business systems or to the role of AI Transformation Coordinator AND
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience involving planning analysis coordination and evaluation such as an IT Business Analyst IT Project Manager or similar role that also provides experience managing relationships between IT and business stakeholders understanding business needs and aligning IT solutions with those needs.
Supplemental Information
Selection Process
- Review Application to determine applicants that meet the employment standards.
- Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking:Applicants who meet the employment standard will have their responses to the supplemental questionnaires evaluated and scored. Candidates final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by the scored supplemental questions. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.
Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established all candidates will receive written notice of their score on the exam(s) rank on the employment list and exact duration of the employment list. Completion of a 12-month probationary period is required.
Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check which includes a conviction history check and LiveScan fingerprinting.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.Disaster Service Worker:Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100 all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination harassment and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law state law or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday September 15 2025 at 4:59 p.m. PST postmarks not accepted. You can view job postings and apply online 24 hours a day at .
Recruiters will correspond with applicants by email during each step of the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Selection Process steps to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
For any questions please contact Sabina Netto ITD Human Resources Manager at
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
