Job Description
Job Description And Duties
Most positions at CDCR Enterprise Information Services are eligible for telework. This position is primarily telework and may require in-person attendance when requested.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position.
Please visit our website to learn more about Enterprise Information Services .
The California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process. HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application’s progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from DoNotReply@cdcr.ns2cloud.com or DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.
For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisition (JR) 2211.
Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their applications.
This advertisement is for an Information Technology Specialist II position Located at Enterprise Information Services in Rancho Cordova, Sacramento. Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-624-1414-003
Under general direction of the Information Technology Manager I, the Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) works within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Enterprise Information Services (EIS), Incarcerated Population and Community Applications Support team. The ITS II performs various business analysis and project management tasks related to application development at the most complex level. The ITS II serves in the coordination, management, and monitoring of various tasks involving Division of Rehabilitative Programs (DRP), Office of Correctional Education (OCE), Office of Correctional Security (OCS), Division of Adult Institutions (DAI), Office of Internal Affairs (OIA), Office of Legal Affairs (OLA), Business Services, Contract Services, Facilities Planning and Construction Management, CDCR staff, the incarcerated population, and the community. The ITS II will be the recognized technical expert and specialist on the architecture, planning, development and maintenance of the most complex software systems/projects and acts as lead on projects involving the design and implementation of the most complex enterprise applications, data, and security configurations. The IT Spec II demonstrates a depth of leadership and expertise in software development in Progressive Web Applications using Java Script, Vue.JS, Vuetify, and Feathers, device, database, system and information security engineering and perform a wide variety of tasks requiring innovative problem-solving where guidance is not readily available, and the incumbent is expected to be at subject matter expert level in the functional technology domains. Travel to institutions might be required.
You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
The main EIS location is in a park-like campus setting across from the Folsom Lake auto dealerships in Rancho Cordova, close to US Highway 50 and the Hazel light rail station. We are minutes from historic Sutter Street, the Folsom Premium Outlets, and many dining establishments.
- Free parking at this location.
The position(s) is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Specific telework schedules may be discussed further during the interview process.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-465396
Position #(s):
065-624-1414-003
Working Title:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
$8,374.00 - $11,220.00 A
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00AM-5:00PM
Work Week:
Monday-Friday
Department Information
Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
Mission
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.
CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.
CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.
Commitment to California Model
CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community.
Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities.
Special Requirements
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.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, should 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 will 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 State Personnel Board.
Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
Candidates new to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
CDCR utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to .
This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.
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:
- 2 years Business Analysis
- 2 years Project Management
- 2 years Communication Experience
- 1 year Change Management
- 1 year Progressive Web Application
- 1 year Procurement
- 2 year Stakeholder Management
- 1 year Application Programming Interface (API)
- Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Persnnel Liaisons
(916) 358-2000
dl-cdcr-eis-personnel-liaisons@cdcr.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 Civil Rights
(916) 255-0458
M_CivilRights@cdcr.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.
Qualifications
Statement of Qualifications
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Resume and cover letter will not be accepted as SOQ. Your responses to the questions below must be submitted separately and not exceed two (2) pages in length, utilizing Arial 12-point font, with 1 inch margins. Each page must include your name and position number for which you are applying in the upper right hand corner of the page. Each answer should be numbered based on the question, and must include a response to all statements below, including specific examples.
Please provide us with a brief, but thorough answer to the following questions:
- Based on the duty statement, what do you feel are the 2 most important characteristics necessary for a successful integration into this position and why?
- Who has been the most influential person in your career? What makes them so important in your career development?
- What about this job interests you most?
Examination Information
To obtain list eligibility for the Information Technology Specialist II, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination.
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.
Job Tags
Remote job, Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Shift work, Monday to Friday,