What are the responsibilities and job description for the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III position at California Department of Developmental Services?
Job Description And Duties
Under the board administrative and policy direction of the Chief Technology Innovation & Integration Officer (CTIIO), the position serves as the Principal Enterprise Architect (PEA) . The PEA will focus on providing direction, policy, and procedures that are in line with the department's Information Technology (IT) Strategic direction. The position's duties and activities are performed within all technical domains. The incumbent assists the CTIIO in the strategic and tactical technology planning and is responsible for the resulting technical roadmap required to meet the current and future technology needs of the Department. Specifically, the PEA ensures the technology is highly responsive, highly available, and changes in lockstep with the business. The PEA is a technology vis ionary, hands-on technical architect, and change agent for IT providing leadership to technical teams to implement solutions that support the technical roadmap. The PEA is both a strategic and tactical forward-thinking individual that formulates and establishes the direction, development, and oversight of the strategies and environment for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). The incumbent provides technical oversight management of enterprise information technology projects.
The successful individual is a highly experienced information technology officer who has a broad and deep understanding of the Department’s overall business and technical strategy, drivers, trends, and directions. The PEA has directional and technical responsibility for the enterprise technology architectures and development that provide the ability for the Department to meet its current and future needs. While this IT Specialist III does not currently have any personnel management responsibilities, the PEA does have technical leadership direction over the technical teams working with CTIIO. Incumbent must adhere to IT Governance Policies and Standards as approved by the Department’s CIO.
This position is eligible to participate in DDS’ hybrid telework schedule. Participation in telework is subject to DDS’ guidelines.
Please submit copy of transcripts, if applicable. A degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, a similar academic background or 6 years of related experience is highly desirable.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Job Code #:
JC-439228
Position #(s):
472-502-1415-001
Working Title:
Principal Enterprise Architect
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III
$8,961.00 - $12,009.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.
These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
The DDS Is Located In a Modern, Sustainable And Innovative Office Building At 1215 “O” Street, Sacramento, California. Some Amenities Of The Building Include:
Special Requirements
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered.
The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.
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: 7/11/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates 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
Complete Application Packages (including Your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) And Applicable Or Required Documents) Must Be Submitted To Apply For This Job Posting. Application Packages May Be Submitted Electronically Through Your CalCareer Account At Www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When Submitting Your Application In Hard Copy, a Completed Copy Of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included. If You Choose To Not Apply Electronically, a Hard Copy Application Package May Be Submitted Through An Alternative Method Listed Below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters
Attn: Kristin Lehn
Cert Unit
1215 O Street, MS 10-40
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters
Kristin Lehn
Cert Unit
1215 O Street, MS 10-40
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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:
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:
Knowledge Of:
As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.
California State Employee Benefits Summary
Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:
CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2024
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Kristin Lehn
(916) 322-7660
kristin.lehn@dds.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:
Office of Human Rights and Advocacy
(916) 654-1888
OHRAS@dds.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.
Additional Information
Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.
All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further information on the definition of the above may be found on the California Department of Human Resources' website at: www.calhr.ca.gov
Remove Any Confidential Information
Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.
Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
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.
Under the board administrative and policy direction of the Chief Technology Innovation & Integration Officer (CTIIO), the position serves as the Principal Enterprise Architect (PEA) . The PEA will focus on providing direction, policy, and procedures that are in line with the department's Information Technology (IT) Strategic direction. The position's duties and activities are performed within all technical domains. The incumbent assists the CTIIO in the strategic and tactical technology planning and is responsible for the resulting technical roadmap required to meet the current and future technology needs of the Department. Specifically, the PEA ensures the technology is highly responsive, highly available, and changes in lockstep with the business. The PEA is a technology vis ionary, hands-on technical architect, and change agent for IT providing leadership to technical teams to implement solutions that support the technical roadmap. The PEA is both a strategic and tactical forward-thinking individual that formulates and establishes the direction, development, and oversight of the strategies and environment for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). The incumbent provides technical oversight management of enterprise information technology projects.
The successful individual is a highly experienced information technology officer who has a broad and deep understanding of the Department’s overall business and technical strategy, drivers, trends, and directions. The PEA has directional and technical responsibility for the enterprise technology architectures and development that provide the ability for the Department to meet its current and future needs. While this IT Specialist III does not currently have any personnel management responsibilities, the PEA does have technical leadership direction over the technical teams working with CTIIO. Incumbent must adhere to IT Governance Policies and Standards as approved by the Department’s CIO.
This position is eligible to participate in DDS’ hybrid telework schedule. Participation in telework is subject to DDS’ guidelines.
Please submit copy of transcripts, if applicable. A degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, a similar academic background or 6 years of related experience is highly desirable.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
- Open-spaced partitioned offices
- Prolonged periods on a personal computer up to 95% of the time
- May require 24x7 on-call support responsibility as well as weekend support
- Occasional travel up to 10% for overnight or day trips for covered California locations
Job Code #:
JC-439228
Position #(s):
472-502-1415-001
Working Title:
Principal Enterprise Architect
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III
$8,961.00 - $12,009.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.
These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
The DDS Is Located In a Modern, Sustainable And Innovative Office Building At 1215 “O” Street, Sacramento, California. Some Amenities Of The Building Include:
- First floor retail space (separate access from 12 th Street)
- Café with multiple vendors
- Outdoor seating for meal breaks
- Employee fitness center which includes a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
- Plaza area with kitchenette on each floor
- Lactation rooms
Special Requirements
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered.
- Please explain your experience with software development. Give examples of specific projects with technical details, tools and languages used, and how you have architected solution in a cloud environment.
- Outline your technical approach to designing, developing, and implementing a solution in a cloud and data warehousing environment.
- What are your strongest technical skills? Please explain if you have worked on AI/ML or GenAI solutions.
The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.
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: 7/11/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates 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
Complete Application Packages (including Your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) And Applicable Or Required Documents) Must Be Submitted To Apply For This Job Posting. Application Packages May Be Submitted Electronically Through Your CalCareer Account At Www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When Submitting Your Application In Hard Copy, a Completed Copy Of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included. If You Choose To Not Apply Electronically, a Hard Copy Application Package May Be Submitted Through An Alternative Method Listed Below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters
Attn: Kristin Lehn
Cert Unit
1215 O Street, MS 10-40
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters
Kristin Lehn
Cert Unit
1215 O Street, MS 10-40
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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.
- Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
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:
Knowledge Of:
- Must possess a high degree of software design, databases, and development knowledge at the technical principal level in information technology architecture practices and methodologies.
- Must have knowledge of the development of an enterprise-level technology architectural framework.
- Possess knowledge and abilities in the areas of Software and System Engineering, Project Management, and Emerging Technologies.
- Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
- Extensive knowledge and abilities in the following disciplines: IT Security; Service-Oriented and Event-Driven Architecture; Systems Design; Technology Integration; Infrastructure platforms/protocols; IT project management; Research and Development methodologies; IT operational service management, and new technology adoption.
- Demonstrate ability to become an expert in lines of business, programs, and goals and develop appropriate technical solutions for the requirements of that business.
- Lead, inspire, collaborate, and build trust with individuals and teams throughout the IT organization.
- Balance concurrent assignments and complete assignments on time and at a level commensurate with classification.
- Make clear and concise presentations for the appropriate audience. Audiences may range from executive leadership, mid-level management, program management, administrative management, technical staff, system users, and public stakeholders.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages, databases, cloud architecture, and design patterns.
- Hands-on development and end-to-end application design in two or more of the following are preferred: expertise in AWS cloud platform and tools, Azure, ETL tools, Master Data Management tools, API, low-code development, Python, and AI/ML.
- Provide quality customer service through responsiveness, innovation, competence, and teamwork.
- Demonstrate respect for co-workers by being courteous, considerate, and professional.
- Demonstrate openness and trust by being straightforward, listening respectfully, sharing information, and being receptive to new ideas.
- Demonstrate accountability by taking responsibility for one’s own actions/inaction and the subsequent outcomes.
As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.
California State Employee Benefits Summary
Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:
CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2024
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Kristin Lehn
(916) 322-7660
kristin.lehn@dds.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:
Office of Human Rights and Advocacy
(916) 654-1888
OHRAS@dds.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.
Additional Information
Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.
All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further information on the definition of the above may be found on the California Department of Human Resources' website at: www.calhr.ca.gov
Remove Any Confidential Information
Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.
Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
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.
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