DevOps Specialist

Job Description and Duties

This position offers an exciting opportunity to participate in delivering a new Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) with Child Welfare Digital Services (CWDS), a unique collaboration involving the California Health and Human Services Office of Technology and Solutions Integration (CalHHS OTSI), the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), and California's Counties and Tribes.

Under the direction of the Product Chief (Information Technology Manager I), the DevOps specialist is responsible for the administration, development, analysis, coordination, maintenance, and monitoring of critical CARES Salesforce software environments. The DevOps Specialist will define, implement, and enforce configuration management processes and procedures to ensure the health and stability of the technical environments. The DevOps Specialist is expected to work collaboratively with OTSI technical staff in support of planning and software implementation activities while promoting an environment and atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation consistent with the department’s values among staff and managers.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Background Check: All applicants shall be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of completion of a pre-employment questionnaire, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the Department of Justice to disclose criminal records.

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:

Experience with:

*Salesforce software environments

*Salesforce configuration/development

*IT Management procedures such as implementation, health and stability

*Jira and Agile practices

*DevOps Engineering

*UI/UX Design

*Creating and maintaining technical documents

*Working with Health and Human Services, Child Welfare, and/or a human services organization

Ability to:

*Prioritize and make decisions based on analysis of available data

*Keep abreast of the most current industry wide DevOps tools and practices as it relates to the SDLC

*Facilitate problem-solving meetings

*Create win-win solutions when leading collaborative groups

*Collaborate and effectively communicate with various stakeholders

*Prioritize the backlog while making difficult trade-offs

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Information

This position is designated as required to file a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) under the California Health and Human Services Agency Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for the making, participating in the making, or using his or her official position to influence the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on his or her personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete a Form 700 within 30 days after his or her appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

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 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.
• Supplemental Application -

  (Without using ChatGPT or AI)

  In one page or less, please bullet your knowledge and experience with:

  - Salesforce (configuration, design, and/or development)

  - Jira (stories, backlog, etc.)

  - Working with UI/UX designers