What are the responsibilities and job description for the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II position at Department of Technology?
Pending Department of Finance approval.
Telework is available.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
- Must pass a fingerprint background criminal record check completed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Must be available to work overtime as necessary and when business needs warrant
- Must carry a mobile device/smartphone
- Must maintain consistent, predictable attendance
- Must be available to travel to the Department of Technology’s headquarter and various customer locations for meetings
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
The California Department of Technology (CDT) is the guardian of public data, a leader in information technology (IT) services and solutions, and has broad responsibility and authority over all aspects of technology in California state government, including policy formation, interagency coordination, IT project oversight, information security, technology service delivery, and advocacy.
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: https://cdt.ca.gov/career-opportunities/job-openings/
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
Please do not include your Social Security Number on any submitted documents.
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) REQUIRED
All applicants must submit an SOQ with their state application and resume. Resumes, cover letters and other materials do not take place of the required SOQ. Failure to submit these items may result is disqualification from the selection process.
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.
The SOQ must be typed, titled “Statement of Qualifications”, and each response must be numbered and list all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length and must not have font smaller than 12-point font.
- Discuss your experience in leading, overseeing, coordinating, and supervising the tasks of various IT professionals from different specializations, particularly focusing on IT operations and customer support.
- Detail your project management background, focusing on your role in planning and executing major infrastructure or platform projects. Include your contributions to strategy formulation, implementation workflows, governance frameworks, and change management, while balancing the requirements and expectations of both internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide detailed examples of your experience in simultaneously managing multiple complex and high-impact projects.
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: 3/3/2025Who 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 - Please see "Special Requirments" section for further information.
Desirable Qualifications
- Familiarity with the disciplines of Information Technology Infrastructure Library/Service Management (ITIU ITSM).
- Understanding of mainframe technology and infrastructure (z/OS & zLinux)
- Strong leadership skills in a complex environment with multiple competing priorities and demands.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Principles, practices, and trends of public administration, including management, organization, planning, cost benefit analysis, budgeting, and project management and evaluation.
- Employee supervision, training, development, and personnel management.
- Current computer industry technology and practices.
- Principles of data processing systems design, programming, operations, and controls.
- State level policies and procedures relating to the Department of Technology, Office of Technology Services.
- Develop and evaluate alternatives, make decisions, and take appropriate action; establish and maintain priorities
- Identify the need for and assure the establishment of appropriate administrative procedures.
- Principles of the governmental functions and organizations at the State level, including the legislative process.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://cdt.ca.gov/career-opportunities/job-openings/
Hiring Unit Contact:
Kim Crestelo
(916) 460-9848
kim.crestelo@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 unless submitting electronically; 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 10/20/2023. 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.
