What are the responsibilities and job description for the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I position at Department of Financial Protection and Innovation?
Under the direction of the Application Development Unit (AppDev) Manager, the Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I) works independently as the recognized technical specialist on the system testing and application testing of the most complex software systems and software activities. Please see the attached duty statement for more information.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person at least two days per week. Beginning July 1, 2025, all employees will be required to work in-person at least four days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25.
Sacramento Location:
The Sacramento office is in the new state-of-the-art May Lee State Office Complex in Sacramento's River District, conveniently located next to Light Rail. On site parking is available for a fee.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
Department Website: https://dfpi.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
Possession of Minimum Qualifications (MQ) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting MQ’s with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the MQ’s, 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 an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
- You are encouraged to apply electronically through your CalCareers account.
- If applying with a hard copy application, please reference “JC-474465/RPA ITSD 25-083” in the Job Title section of your State application in order to be considered for this vacancy.
- Hard copy applications not received or postmarked by 5:00 pm on the final filing date will not be accepted.
- Emailed and faxed applications will not be accepted.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
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: 4/29/2025Who 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 - A Statement of Qualifications is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the “Statement of Qualifications” section below for specific requirements.
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Test Automation and Management Tools, Framework Design
- Testing Procedures, Test Cases, Use Cases, Test Scripts
- Automation Scripts Optimization
- Problem Solving Skills
- SDLC
- Azure DevOps
- ServiceNow
Benefits
- Alternate Work Schedules
- Telework
- Reimbursement Accounts
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
STATEMENT OF QUALFICATIONS
Application packages received without a SOQ may not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and Supplemental Applications do not take the place of the SOQ.
In the Statement of Qualifications, please answer the following questions:
2. What is your experience with planning and facilitating discussions to understand the constant changes introduced to software and the impact on your automated test suit?
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
