INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

State of California • Sacramento, CA

61d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Position is headquartered in Sacramento. Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay. Under the general direction of the Information Technology Manager I, IT Planning and Governance Branch, the incumbent is the liaison between solution vendors and CDA technical and non-technical staff. The IT Specialist II will be providing product management and technical support to the CDA Programs on system changes, upgrades, and issue resolution. The duties for this position are focused on IT Project Management, and Software Engineering domain; however, work may be assigned in other domains as needed. To be considered for this position you must provide a completed application, resume, cover letter and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please ensure your application is complete with detailed job descriptions/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week. If you are using education to meet one of the patterns of the minimum qualifications, please upload a copy of your degree or transcripts with your application package New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable. Placement to alternate range may be based on education or experience identified in your state application. Examination Information Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of Aging must apply and compete through the State recruitment process (3 Steps To A State Job). Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions. To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the "How to Apply" instructions in the examination announcement: CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. For questions regarding the examination process and/or career opportunities with the California Department of Aging, please contact the Human Resources Branch at [email protected] For more information about IT Classifications you can visit: IT Classification Mapping You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

• completed application
• resume
• cover letter
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
• If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification.
• Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.
• If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.
• Candidates who have been withheld may file and appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Nice To Haves

• Translation of business needs into actionable technical specifications.
• Experience with gap analyses, risk assessments, and system impact evaluations.
• Possess strong knowledge and experience of Systems Development Life Cycle.
• Knowledge of roles, responsibilities, and requirements of oversight and regulatory agencies to review control agency documents (e.g. budget change proposals, security plans, feasibility study reports, disaster recovery plans).
• Experience with Identity and access management.

Responsibilities

• the incumbent is the liaison between solution vendors and CDA technical and non-technical staff
• providing product management and technical support to the CDA Programs on system changes, upgrades, and issue resolution

Benefits

• employees enjoy meaningful and interesting work that supports access to programs and services that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout California.
• FREE PARKING

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees