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The State of Maine Judicial Branch
Chief Information Officer
Location: Either Augusta or Portland Maine
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Maine Judicial Branch is a
member of the executive leadership team in the Administrative Office of
the Courts and reports directly to the State Court Administrator. The
CIO leads technology strategies for Maines courts statewide, directs all
technology projects and services, and provides vision and leadership for
developing and implementing information technology initiatives for the
Maine Judicial Branch. The CIO leads a team of professionals that
provide application and technology support to approximately 570
employees and 77 judicial officers in over 33 locations. The CIO
oversees the planning, implementation, maintenance, and support of
technological systems essential to the business and administrative
operations of the of the Maine Judicial Branch, including, but not
limited to, the development and maintenance of technology
infrastructure, the oversight of an integrated case management system,
and the management of all technology applications. Court technology
systems include both cloud-based and on premises systems. The CIO is
accountable for cybersecurity initiatives and the integrity of the
information systems. As the Maine courts address the transformative
nature of artificial intelligence technologies (AI), the CIO will play a
critical role in developing AI governance procedures and resources. The
ideal candidate for this position is a strong communicator who is
curious about how technology can enable better court processes and works
in a collaborative way to find solutions that work for both users and
policy makers,
General areas of responsibility for this position include oversight of
multiple complex projects, system integration, application development
and maintenance, computer operations and infrastructure, help support
services, budget development, and staff supervision.
Responsibilities:
Serves as a member of Maine Judicial Branch Administration, responsible
for the strategic direction of the Office of Information Technology.
Must be able to think beyond technology, but also apply technology to
court and state government operations in innovative ways.
Assumes administrative responsibilities beyond the Office of Information
Technology (OIT), demonstrating the ability to participate and add to
discussions on policies, business processes, budgets, and staffing
Branch- wide.
Provides leadership that demonstrates that the purpose of technology is
to provide support for the administration of justice in the Maine
Judicial Branch.
Responsible for recruitment, selection, management, and termination of
employees.
Supervises (directly or through subordinate supervisors) a staff of
professional, technical, and clerical personnel engaged in the
implementation and maintenance of automated systems and other technology
services.
Supervises and directs development staff, network staff, and help desk
personnel to ensure that all systems are operational, and that court
staff are receiving the support and assistance needed to ensure the
effective use of the information systems, applications, and other
technology services.
Supervises lead project personnel, programmers, system analysts,
technical support staff, technical trainers, and other support staff as
necessary on projects or plans; reviews and approves/disapproves project
plans and prioritizes projects.
Oversees the development and/or management of all court automated
systems, including enterprise information systems, administrative
applications, electronic mail, word processing, micro-computing tools,
videoconferencing, audio-visual equipment, data services and
telecommunications, and technology hardware.
Manages the development, testing, and evaluation of new releases of
software or modules prior to the statewide distribution to users.
Devises security systems for hardware, software, and data, including
providing for the integrity of databases.
Works as part of a team to develop and manage a continuity of operations
plan in the event of a major system failure or building and/or locality
disaster.
Develops and enforces policy and procedures to ensure the protection of
Maine Judicial Branch assets and the integrity, security, and privacy of
information entrusted to or maintained by the Maine Judicial Branch.
Provides advice, direction, staff services, and recommendations to the
State Court Administrator, Supreme Judicial Court, Trial Court Chiefs,
and administrative leadership concerning the development of long-range
court technology strategic plans, policies, guidelines, and procedures
to ensure the efficient and effective use of technology resources.
Assists in the development of Maine Judicial Branch policies,
priorities, goals, and objectives and assists in their implementation as
necessary.
Provides advice and recommendations to the State Court Administrator
regarding technology purchases and coordinates the purchase of hardware
and software for the co
