What are the responsibilities and job description for the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I position at Department of Food & Agriculture?
Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
Under general direction of the Information Technology Manager II (IT Manager II), the Information Technology Manager I (IT Manager I) is the manager of the Portfolio and Project Management Section (PPMS) and is responsible for the most complex and critical management functions of staff in support of general Project Management, Business Analysis, Governance and Outreach, and Customer and Business Relationship Management, providing mission critical support and services to the Department’s Divisions, Administration and Executive Offices. The IT Manager I performs a variety of complex functions as they relate to managing staff planning and execution of information technology projects; ensuring that project plans and schedules are developed, resources are allocated, estimates are developed and validated, and State required processes are adhered to; business analysis efforts, ensuring that business needs and objectives are thoroughly understood and recommendations are developed appropriately; leading and facilitating department-wide IT governance efforts and various workgroups, ensuring that stakeholders are engaged effectively and OITS activities meet organizational objectives; interfacing with control agencies including California Department of Technology (CDT), Department of Finance (DOF), and Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) to facilitate critical project work with oversight or external-facing components; and building and maintaining positive relationships with a wide variety of CDFA programs and customers. The scope of this position encompasses functions or processes primarily in the Information Technology Project Management domain and secondarily in the Business Technology Management, Client Services, Information Security Engineering, Software Engineering, and System Engineering domains.
Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
The duties of this position are primarily conducted indoors in an office environment. The incumbent will have a workstation with modular furniture, an adjustable rolling chair, a computer with various software programs, a telephone with voicemail, and stationary filing drawers and bins. The position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time and operate a personal computer utilizing a mouse and keyboard.
The incumbent must be able to give presentations, participate at meetings, and interact with other staff. They must also be able to: push buttons on a keyboard, calculator, photocopy machine, facsimile machine, and telephone; grasp papers, small objects, and manuals; access upper and lower files and cabinets; and exert up to 15 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently in order to move or position objects.
Travel to various CDFA facilities and sites throughout the state as needed using various means of transportation systems; overnight stays and weekend and off-shift work may be required.
Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent’s ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFA’s Telework Policy.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-474717
Position #(s):
014-015-1405-004
Working Title:
Portfolio and Project Management Section Manager
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I
$9,114.00 - $12,213.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) is responsible for the oversight and management of all information technology and telecommunications activities including, but not limited to, information technology, information security, and telecommunications personnel, contractors, systems, assets, projects, purchases, and contracts. ITSD is tasked with ensuring compliance with state information technology policy and conformance to state information technology and telecommunications policy and enterprise architecture. The range of services that ITSD provides encompasses the areas of Technology Governance, Applications Development Services, Customer Support and Services, IT Infrastructure Operations, Enterprise Architecture, Procurement, and Information Security. ITSD provides IT services to over 2,000 employees in eight major program areas as well as executive and administrative staff distributed over 100 locations throughout the state.
Special Requirements
The application must include a completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with responses to all four (4) of the questions below, which must be numbered in the exact order listed. Your response must be no longer than two pages, single-spaced, not less than 12-point font, and it must address how your education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities relate to each question. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ.
1. Describe your experience in managing and leading teams executing project management and business analysis, including developing and implementing standard processes, procedures, and practices across multiple teams.
2. Describe your experience establishing, leading, and facilitating governance and change control bodies to achieve specific objectives; including why governance was critical in a particular situation, what benefits it provided, and what challenges you experienced.
3. Describe your approach to establish and maintaining positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including control agencies, for IT projects.
4. Describe your experience with the State’s Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL), including soliciting, documenting, and tracing requirements for an IT project. Provide specific examples.
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: 5/6/2025Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates 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).
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
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Food & Agriculture
Attn: Human Resources Branch JC-474717
1220 N Street, Room 242
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Food & Agriculture
Human Resources Branch JC-474717
1220 N Street, Room 242
Sacramento, CA 95814
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED. All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-474717
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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 completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your State Application to be considered. The SOQ must follow the specifics as stated in the “Special Requirements” section.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of and experience with Project Management methodology (PMBOK) and state Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL).
Knowledge of and experience with Business Analysis methodology (BABOK).
Knowledge of and experience with eliciting and refining multiple levels of software requirements.
Knowledge of and experience with planning, organizing, and facilitating governance and change control processes.
Knowledge of the State security requirements and how those requirements are addressed within solutions.
- Knowledge of and experience with the requirements and design attributes associated with developing software for maintainability, supportability, and security.
- Knowledge of and experience training, mentoring, establishing processes and procedures, and leading technical teams.
Ability to:
Provide day-to-day management and direction to project management and test teams to ensure project activities meet organizational objectives.
Perform cost and time estimations using structured, methodical, and unbiased methodologies.
Plan, budget, communicate, initiate, manage, lead, and oversee the work performed by project managers and business analysts.
Consider the business implication of applying technology in context of the current and future business environment.
Assess and understand complex business processes and customer requirements to ensure new technologies, architectures, and security products will meet their needs.
Communicate change impacts and facilitate change activities through various methods.
Ability to provide team leadership and direction to team members, review their work efforts, verify compliance of their work with the requirements, and ensure best practices and standards are followed.
Identify team performance issues, provide necessary mentoring and coaching, and address if issues cannot be resolved.
Maintain effectiveness in varying responsibilities and changing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing appropriately for the needs of the audience, both internally with other section chiefs and externally to customers and control agencies.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Rudy Martinez
(916) 208-0046
Rudy.Martinez@cdfa.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:Office of Civil Rights
(916) 654-1005
Civil_Rights@cdfa.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.
Hard Copy Applications:
If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 06/2024 version.
Additional Information:
Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.
If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.
Upon hire you may be required to provide official sealed transcripts or an original degree or certificate.
Applicants with foreign degrees may be asked to provide an official foreign transcript evaluation which indicates course work is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.S. College or University.
This position may require a medical clearance.
Alternate Classifications and Training and Development assignments may be considered.
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.
