Technical Environment Specialist

Job Description and Duties

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Do you enjoy working in a team environment where you can apply your critical thinking and technical skills to help Franchise Tax Board (FTB) modernize its Information Technology (IT) environment? We are seeking a self-motivated individual who enjoys learning and collaborating with others to join our team. We are an energetic, tech savvy team that drives creative solutions to modernize our technical landscape. We ensure critical production applications are available 24/7 for customers.

Working together with the IT Manager I, the Technical Environment/Platform Specialist demonstrates a depth of expertise related to Software Engineering, System Engineering, and IT Project Management information technology fields. The Technical Environment Specialist is responsible to work on the creation, administration, coordination, maintenance, and monitoring of the environments directly supporting the Enterprise Data to Revenue (EDR) solution. These environments include: proof-of-concept, development, integration test, system test, system integration test, system acceptance test, performance test, and production. The Environment Specialist will facilitate and attend meetings to effectively coordinate the activities for infrastructure and release activities during, and outside of, normal business hours. The coordination activities include scheduling and coordinating the outages for Application & OS patches/upgrades for infrastructure and release weekends. The Environment Specialist will define, document, implement, and enforce configuration management processes and procedures to ensure the health and stability of the environments. Must effectively multitask and make last minute accommodations for shifting priorities within a fast-paced environment. The Environment Specialist is expected to work cooperatively with bureau and Technology Services Division (TSD) technical staff in support of planning and software implementation activities and promotes an environment and atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation consistent with the department’s values among staff and managers. The Environment Specialist promotes, establishes, and maintains relationships with representatives from across different divisions within the department. This position provides services which encompass the IT domain of Software Engineering.

As an Environments Team Specialist, you will:

• Perform configuration and maintenance activities for Enterprise Tax Systems (ETS) production and non-production environments
• Must effectively multitask and make last minute accommodations for shifting priorities within a fast-paced environment
• Work cooperatively with Bureau and technical staff in support of planning and software implementation activities
• Promote an environment and atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation consistent with the department’s values
• Establish and maintains relationships with representatives from across different divisions with the department

Additional positions may become available (eRPA 2526-00105)

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Working Conditions

• This position is eligible for remote-working within California based on departmental guidelines and operational need. FTB has a minimum in-office requirement of two days per week for all positions including those that are eligible for telework.

• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship or a training plan, now or in the future.

About the Technology Services Division (TSD) The mission of TSD is to securely deliver and support information technology solutions and services essential to the success of the FTB’s mission. By acting on our TSD mission, we will realize our vision of a collaborative and diverse team of IT experts who further innovation and empower our business partners to accomplish their goals. Read more about FTB . Learn more about other FTB technical roles at this FTB microsite .

Need help understanding the hiring process or have questions about FTB? We'd love to talk to you! Before applying, read through these step by step instructions to apply, or contact us at [email protected] . Please include the job control (JC) number and the position title in the subject line.

Special Requirements

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

This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to .

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 172: All candidates for, appointees to, and employees in the state civil service shall possess the general qualifications of integrity, honesty, sobriety, dependability, industry, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, courtesy, ability to work cooperatively with others, willingness and ability to assume the responsibilities and to conform to the conditions of work characteristic of the employment, and a state of health, consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. Where the position requires the driving of an automobile, the employee must have a valid state driver's license, a good driving record and is expected to drive the car safely. The foregoing general qualifications shall be deemed to be a part of the personal characteristics of the minimum qualifications of each class specification and need not be specifically set forth therein.

**IMPORTANT NOTICE** As required by the department's rules of conduct, all employees of the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) must be in compliance with the California Revenue and Taxation Code. During the background investigation portion of the hiring process, FTB will review return information to verify California state income tax compliance. Any failure to comply with the California Revenue and Taxation Code may prevent you from being hired at FTB. You must verify your filing status by calling 1-800-852-5711 to resolve any potential tax compliance issues, prior to submitting your application and seeking employment with FTB. All applicants not currently employed with the Franchise Tax Board will 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. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons with hearing or speech impairments, call TTY/TDD (800) 735-2929.

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:

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Alternate Range Placement for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements”.

We encourage applications regardless of whether you think you meet 100% of these skills below. Please highlight your knowledge, skills, and experience related to the below desirable qualifications in your application package.

• Experience using or administration of any of the following products:

OpenShift Container Platform
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform

Tableau

Jupyter Notebook

SPSS Statistics

IBM MQ/ACE

• Self-starter who proactively collaborates with different teams and teammates and work well under minimal supervision
• Strong conceptual thinking, communication, and presentation skills, as well as the ability to communicate complex business and technical requirements into comprehensible models and frameworks
• Team oriented interpersonal skills, with the ability to build partnerships and communicate effectively with a broad range of people and roles
• Ability to resolve highly complex issues across multiple technical areas and departmental business areas
• Experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), or Agile development framework, and knowledge of best practices
• Experience working with incident reporting and resolution software like Service Now, MS Team Foundation Server (TFS)/Azure DevOps Server, CA Service Desk, or other types of incident tracking tools or software
• Experience working with application automation using tools like Ansible and Jenkins

Benefits

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

In addition, Franchise Tax Board offers the following:

• Convenient transportation and commuting options include : Light Rail stop, bicycle lockers, free parking, and carpool/vanpool opportunities

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

A complete application package must be received in the Classification & Hiring Unit or postmarked by the final filing date and must include:

• Completed employment information on the STD. 678, including the “From” and “To” dates, “Hours Per Week,” and “Duties Performed" fields for all jobs listed in the “Employment History” fields (resumes do not take the place of these fields on the STD. 678)
• All of the required documents listed in the “Required Application Package Documents” section
• The position number and job control number in the job title line of the STD. 678, if submitting a paper application package (these numbers will auto-populate in the job title line of the STD. 678 if submitting an electronic application through your CalCareer Account)
• A signature, if submitting a paper application package

Candidates who do not follow all of the listed application instructions may be eliminated from the selection process. All submitted information will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section.

Do not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

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.
• Other - A cover letter is required and must be included.
• Other - If you are basing your eligibility on educational requirements, you MUST provide a legible copy of your transcripts as proof of meeting the education requirement as listed in the Classification Specification (please see the Class Specification located under “Minimum Requirements” on the left-hand side of this job posting). Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a foreign transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent (evaluations must be completed by an agency approved by the California Commission on Teachers Credentialing). Transcripts and evaluations may be official or unofficial; please redact birthdates and social security numbers. If you are not basing your eligibility on an educational requirement, you may instead use the bypass option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then select Bypass File).
• Supplemental Application - In order to be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a supplemental application. Your response must be no more than 1 type-written page(s) in length, using 12-point font, 1-inch standard margins and include your first and last name in the upper right-hand corner of each page. Respond to the following Supplemental Question(s):

  1. Describe a complex installation, configuration and administration experience that you have worked on any tools such as: OpenShift Container Platform, JBoss, Tableau, SPSS Statistics, Jupyter Notebook, IBM MQ/ACE. Highlight some examples and discuss the problem, your contribution and the approach, the result, and lessons learned.

  
  2. Tell me about a time you have upgraded any of the above tool from one version to another and the challenges you have faced performing that task.