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Under the general supervision of the IT Project Management and Procurement Manager, an Information Technology Manager I, the Information Technology Associate (ITA) performs a variety of tasks related to the procurement of IT equipment and software, asset and inventory management, and access management. The ITA works independently to ensure the effective delivery of technology acquisitions including the preparation of various IT solicitation and resulting agreement for hardware, software, and other products and services. The ITA tracks, monitors, and audits IT assets (equipment and software) throughout the item’s lifecycle to maintain accountability using standard asset management tools and techniques in compliance with the State Administrative Manual and other applicable policies and regulations. The ITA performs a variety of tasks with hardware deployment, system imaging, asset disposal, user training, and mobile device management.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
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
Department Website: https://www.opr.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
- Ability to maintain consistent attendance.
- Ability to demonstrate punctuality, initiative, and dependability.
- Understands and embraces the principles and importance of good customer service.
- Possesses excellent leadership skills and experience.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Dependable team player with a positive attitude.
- Ability to work independently and participate in teams.
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems involving varied levels of complexity and risk.
- Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff, control agencies
- and departments, external stakeholders and vendors.
- Ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively, both orally and in writing.
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: 4/11/2025Who 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications -
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidate’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the desirable qualifications and demonstrate the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties listed in this bulletin. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
See statement of qualifications statement section for SOQ questions.
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience with the IT asset management lifecycle.
- Knowledge and experience with the state IT procurement process, including the State Contracting Manual (SCM).
- Experience with informal and formal solicitations including but not limited to Requests for Offer (RFO), Invitation for Bid (IFB), Non-Competitive Bid (NCB), exempt contracts, and Requests for Proposal (RFP).
- Ability to develop Statements of Work, technical requirements, deliverables and costs.
- Experience with vendor management, contract negotiation, and purchasing systems, specifically in IT-related purchases.
- Familiarity with IT products and services, including hardware (servers, networking equipment), software licensing models, cloud solutions, and IT services.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Ability to independently analyze and resolve issues; work under pressure to meet deadlines and manage multiple concurrent tasks/initiatives; and to adapt to changing priorities or direction.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive tasks, assignments, and information.
- Ability to prepare and produce clear and concise documentation (e.g., processes, procedures, plans, policies, reports, etc.).
Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team! We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:
- Pension through CALPERS
- Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Medical benefits into retirement
- Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
- Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- ScholarShare (College Saving Account)
- School Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: https://www.opr.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Yucary Padilla
(916) 758-0579
yucary.padilla@opr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Marie Her
(000) -
Marie.Her@opr.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:EEO Office
(279) 228-3940
alanna.dayton@opr.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.
Statement of Qualifications
- Describe your experience conducting IT goods and services procurements. Be sure to provide specific examples from your workhistory.
- Describe your experience with IT asset management including receiving, deploying, tracking and retirement of IT equipment. Givedetails of reports and tools you have used or are familiar with that support the asset management lifecycle.
Additional Application Instructions
All information regarding your employment history must be included on the State Employment Application STD. 678. Applications that are submitted blank or with “see resume” in place of duties performed or applications received without the following information for each job entry will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted:
- "To" and "from" dates (month/day/year)
- Hours worked per week
- Private sector job titles
- Supervisor name and phone number
- Job duties performed
- State employees must list the specific departments for which they worked and indicate the specific civil service classification titles held (not working titles).
Transcripts: If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcript for verification. If selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire. Foreign transcripts must include official verification of U.S equivalency prior to appointment by an organization found here.
Personally Identifiable Information:
Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package.
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.
