Director of Information Technology - Inland Empire Utilities Agency, CA

Teri Black & Company, LLC; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 227,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) in California seeks a strategic, collaborative Director of Information Technology to lead its IT Department. The role will guide major technology initiatives, including a new ERP and enterprise asset management system, while advancing the Agency's technology infrastructure with a focus on innovation and exceptional customer service.

Reporting to the Deputy General Manager, the Director will oversee 36 full-time employees and a $14.2 million budget,

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in computer science, systems, and/or network administration.
• 3 years of project management or supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience establishing cybersecurity and risk metrics for reporting.
• Public agency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IT Department overseeing 36 FTE and a $14.2M budget.
• Establish priorities and drive major technology initiatives, including ERP and enterprise asset management.
• Inspire and manage a team to deliver results with focus on innovation and customer service.

Skills

Project management

Supervisory experience

Cybersecurity

Risk metrics

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Director of Information Technology - Inland Empire Utilities Agency, CA
Close Date: Nov 22, 2026

Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) seeks a strategic, collaborative technology executive to lead its Information Technology Department. The ideal candidate is an accomplished planner and implementer who can establish priorities, execute major technology initiatives, and inspire a team to deliver results. With significant projects ahead, including a new ERP and enterprise asset management system, the Director will advance the Agency's technology infrastructure while fostering innovation and exceptional customer service.

Reporting to the Deputy General Manager, the Director leads 36 full-time employees and a $14.2 million budget. Qualifications include 10 years of progressively responsible experience in computer science, systems, and/or network administration, including three (3) years of project management or supervisory experience, and a bachelor's degree. Experience establishing cybersecurity and risk metrics for reporting is required. Public agency experience preferred.

IEUA is a regional wastewater treatment agency and wholesale distributor of imported water serving approximately 950,000 people across 242 square miles throughout western San Bernardino County. Governed by a five-member Board, IEUA employs 386 full-time staff with projected revenues and other sources totaling $509 million in FY 26/27.

The salary range is $227,126 - $276,729 DOQE + attractive benefits. Closing at 11:59 pm, Sunday, November 22, 2026.