Information Technology Specialist I

Job Description and Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Are you looking for a fast-paced and challenging position that will provide you with extremely valuable information technology experience, extensive variety, and frequent exposure to managers and staff in the Information Technology Branch? If you desire to work in a customer service-oriented team environment, surrounded by enthusiastic and self-motivated people, then look no further!

The Information Technology Branch is soliciting candidates to apply for an Information Technology Specialist I position within the Legislative, Audit, and Policy Group (LAPG). The information below outlines details about the available position that candidates should consider before applying.

Under the supervision of an IT Supervisor II, the IT Specialist I performs complex and sensitive tasks, and will lead the efforts to develop, plan, organize, coordinate, and maintain the following, including but not limited to: performing legislative analyses on bills impacting the IT Branch; coordinating and facilitating IT related audits; developing, monitoring, and/or tracking audit related corrective action plans (CAP); developing, monitoring, and/or revising IT Branch policies and standards.

This position may be eligible for telework under EDD's telework policy. Employees are required to report to their headquarters' office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

This position is located at 800 Capitol Mall in the heart of downtown Sacramento. Benefits of working at this location include:

• Close to major freeways, light rail, and transit stops
• Enclosed bicycle parking
• Close to downtown shopping and restaurants
• Close to the Golden1 Center

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Special Requirements

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at .

Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

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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:

• Ability to plan, organize, and work effectively under pressure on time-sensitive and high priority projects.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and flexibility as well as tact and good judgment.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting policies, regulations, and laws.
• Proven experience in legislative and cost analyses.
• Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with making oral presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Proven experience developing innovative ways to perform a work activity.
• Ability to identify a problem and evaluate alternatives to make a recommendation or decision.
• Ability to gain and maintain cooperative working relationships at all levels.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve using both critical and creative thinking.
• Strong computer skills and experience with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Well-versed with collaboration and productivity platforms such as Teams, Planner, and SharePoint.

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a résumés or cover letter.

The SOQ will be considered the first phase of the hiring process for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you will be invited to an interview. The SOQ should be typed and not more than one (1) page in length, not less than 12-point font, single-spaced, with margins not less than one inch, including your first and last name at the top of the page.

1. Describe how your work experience and education qualifies you for the role and responsibilities of this position based on the desirable qualifications and the duty statement. Ensure to narrate at least three of your qualifications as they relate to this position.

We ask that you not use Artificial Intelligence assistance when composing your written response. Written responses are an attempt to assess and gain an understanding of your personal writing and communication skills and abilities.

Résumés and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or SOQs that do not include a response to both statements above may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.
  Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.