What are the responsibilities and job description for the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE position at Department of Technology?
Telework is available.
Under general supervision of the Information Technology Supervisor II, the Information Technology Associate (IT Associate) acts as a Procurement Analyst for the Department of Technology performing a variety of recurring and well-defined assignments associated with the procurement and contract management of Information Technology (IT) goods and services such as software and hardware, consulting, mainframe and cloud-based technology.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Hybrid – Telework and office setting.
Occasional overtime may be required.
Monday through Friday; 8:00 am until 5:00 pm* (negotiable with the supervisor)
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
As an industry leader, we are committed to partnering with state and local government and educational entities to deliver digital services, develop innovative and responsive solutions for business needs, and provide quality assurance for state government IT projects and services. Our success and legacy of service is reliant upon our highly talented, dedicated, and diverse workforce, for it is our individual cultural diversity, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities that spark our collaborative strength and innovative approach to serving the State of California.
Department Website: http://cdt.ca.gov
Special Requirements
Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed state application (STD. 678) – For exam use only.
Please do NOT include your Social Security Number on any of the submitted documents.
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) REQUIRED
All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). You must provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below. Each individual response must be numbered and include the full text of the numbered items prior to your response. Please include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. Limit your SOQ to a maximum of two (2) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.
Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Cover letters and résumés do not take the place of the SOQ.
- Provide your professional background, knowledge and experience, skills and abilities, and/or education that makes you well, qualified for this position. Be specific.
- What does customer service mean to you? How would your definition of customer service be reflected in your day-to-day work? Identify elements that would be present in a statement/scope of work.
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: 2/18/2025Who 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 - Required. Please see “Special Requirements” section for further information.
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge with IT industry terminology and concepts;
Ability to make timely decisions in the best interests of the organization;
Ability to assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks to the procurement project and/or contract and the organization;
Establish and maintain procurement project priorities while continuing to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities are constantly changing;
Ability to exercise judgement and exercise a great deal of initiative;
Ability to use a personal computer and a variety of word processing, database and spreadsheet software applications.
High aptitude for analysis and preparation of contracts containing extensive legal and technical terminology;
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://cdt.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Marianne Bietz
(916) 898-0468
marianne.bietz@state.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:Lisa Cooper
(916) 926-7657
Lisa.Cooper@state.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.
The Fine Print
When applying for a Job Opening, you must be sure to submit one state application per RPA #. You must indicate the RPA # you are applying for on your application, as well as your eligibility in the Explanations box; otherwise, your application may not be processed.
If you have questions about the State Hiring Process visit our Career Opportunities webpage at https://cdt.ca.gov/career-opportunities/state-hiring-process.
Training and Development Assignment may be considered. Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Additional Application Instructions
Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.
Applicants who wish to submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State Application (STD. 678) revised 12/2021. Applicants who fail to submit the most current version of the STD. 678 may be disqualified. Employment Application STD. 678
Note: Applications must include a description of the duties performed for each position held; reference to a resume in place of a description of the duties will not be accepted. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
Please note that the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application information once it is submitted. For all other questions regarding your CalHR CalCareer account, you may contact the CalCareer Unit at (866) 844-8671.
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.
