What are the responsibilities and job description for the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II position at Department of Education?
Manages and/or coordinates administrative functions including maintaining necessary staff records, provides on-going performance monitoring and feedback, oversees time reporting, assists in the hiring process, and leads staff in planning the unit’s workload and schedules.
Acts as a mentor to staff in all phases of the IT system development lifecycle.
Provides planning, direction, and guidance to IT staff on IT projects.
Ensures that staff meets department development standards through technical and peer reviews.
Maintains effective client relations through meetings, memoranda, status reports, and presentations, as necessary.
Provides project management for multiple IT projects including: meeting with clients & client management, preparing project plans, preparing cost estimates, preparing and assigning project tasks, and monitoring projects to ensure they are on time, within cost, and meet the user’s needs.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees the state's diverse and dynamic public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than six million children and young adults in more than 10,000 schools with 295,000 teachers. The CDE and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction are responsible for enforcing education law and regulations; and for continuing to reform and improve public elementary school programs, secondary school programs, adult education, some preschool programs, and child care programs. The CDE's mission is to provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The CDE serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners, preparing students to live, work, and thrive in a highly connected world.
http://www.cde.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
Individuals MUST have taken and passed an examination to obtain list eligibility for the classification in order to apply. The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on the California Department of Education Web page at: Open Examinations - Jobs at CDE (CA Dept of Education) or at the link below:
Information Technology Supervisor II: CalCareers
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 2/21/2025Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications -
Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name,” be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following:
Describe your experience as it relates to each of the “Desirable Qualifications” listed.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience supervising and/or leading IT staff in the development and maintenance of IT systems.
- 2 years of working experience developing database-driven custom web applications using the Microsoft technology stack (Visual Studio, .NET framework, .NET core, SQL Server, Internet Information Services, Azure DevOps).
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Anastasia Bradford
(916) 323-5103
abradford@cde.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Randi Thompson, EEO Officer
(916) 445-9174
oeoinfo@cde.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Important Application Instructions
- How to Apply for state jobs: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Landing/Jobs/Steps.aspx
- Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer account are highly recommended.
- DO NOT include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, student identification number, driver license (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, and marital status.
- Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered.
- For experience to be considered, your STD 678 (state application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Applications that are submitted blank or with “see resume” in place of duties performed will be considered incomplete.
- For civil service classifications, do not use working titles.
- If you choose not to submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD. 678), use the revised 06/2024 version.
- If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or diploma. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation.
- Please note that the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application once it is submitted.
- Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview but must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
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