What are the responsibilities and job description for the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II position at Department of Technology?
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Under general direction of the Information Technology Manager I (IT Mgr I), the Information Technology Specialist II (IT Spec II) will serve as a Senior Software Engineer in the California Department of Technology’s (CDT) Office of Digital Services (ODS). The IT Specialist II will be responsible for providing technical leadership, oversight of application development, architecture standards, roadmaps, and technical guidance. The incumbent requires the capability to work at a highly skilled level involving complex technology and system architecture, development, maintenance, and operation activities. The incumbent will be working in a highly collaborative and fast-paced workplace and actively engage in the development process.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
- May be required to be available after hours, on weekends and holidays and call-backs are probable.
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May be required to travel occasionally between CDT campuses/other State entitiesto perform assigned duties, attend meetings, attend training, and/or provide customer suppor
- May be required to carry a mobile telephone and work remotely from home.
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Must maintain consistent, predictable attendance.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST 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: 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.
Must pass a fingerprint background criminal record check completed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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: 12/11/2024Who 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.
Desirable Qualifications
- Extensive experience in dynamic website development, web frameworks, software stacks, user-centered design, Restful API development & integration, source control management, build processes, testing and operations.
- Experience developing web applications using React, Angular, HTML5, NodeJS, Visual Studio IDE, Micro Services, MVC, Entity Framework, MS-SQL, .NET,.NETCore, Web Services REST, API's or Equivalents.
- Experience in Test Driven Development and development using CI/CD.
- Experience with various cloud-based resources and technologies.
- Proficient in SQL development (complex queries, stored procedures, user-defined functions) and performance tuning.
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn Section 508/WCAG compliance assessments via manual reviews and using automated test tools and assistive technologies.
- Broad and extensive knowledge of the Agile methodology, software development and process and its technologies.
- Experience in a research and development (R&D) environment with demonstrated ability to analyze problems and propose solution(s).
- Ability to manage time and priorities to respond to deadlines, to work on multiple tasks that are not necessarily well defined with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
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:
David Hodson
(916) 898-0461
David.Hodson@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 10/2023. 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.
