This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person at least two days per week. Beginning July 1, 2025, all employees will be required to work in-person at least four days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. The office is located at 1810 16th Street, Sacramento.
--> California state employees must reside in California.
State employees must provide acceptable documentation as shown on the Form I-9 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents) to show their identity and authorization to work. Please review the acceptable documentation to determine if you are eligible to apply and accept employment. Please note, CalHR is not able to be a sponsor.
Under direction of the Information Technology Supervisor II, the Information Technology Specialist I acts as a project leader on and works independently as a technical specialist on the development of applications, and information technology system problems. The Information Technology division is responsible for providing enterprise technology infrastructure, application and support services to CalHR and State Personnel Board employees and customers.
The IT Specialist I works as a lead software developer. As part of this team, you will be responsible for creating, testing, implementing, and maintaining web based applications utilizing the Microsoft technology stack C#.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=26843769&name=363-195-1402-003ProposedDutyStatement.pdf
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I = https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=1402
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
$6,515.00 - $8,728.00 L/month
$7,164.00 - $9,599.00 M/month
$7,863.00 - $10,536.00 N/month
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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:
- Three or more years of full-stack software development experience in a professional environment, working on complex, n-tier, custom applications.
- Three or more years of experience with .NET, C#, and SQL Server
- One or more years of experience with low-code solutions such as PowerApps, OnSpring, or Salesforce
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team and independently on development projects.
--> To formally apply, follow the steps below - the hiring manager will only be able to review applications and resumes on the California state career site: CalCareers in the link below.
--> Please email CalHR's recruiting team (Andrew LaGreca and Bree Dutton) if you do submit your application on CalCareers: recruiting@calhr.ca.gov
--> The Indeed apply will not submit your application
Steps for how to apply by midnight, March 25th:
- For more details of the job responsibilities (Duty Statement,) the minimum requirements, comp/benefits, how to apply and more click on the job posting link:https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=469892
- You will need to take the Information Technology Specialist I exam if you have not already: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1750
--> These are questions to confirm you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
- PLEASE view the details of the “Examination Information” AND the “Training and Experience Examination Preview” in the exam link. This information will help you with the exam.
- Click 'Apply' --> Login or create a CalCareers account if you do not have one already. Then click 'Continue' for the exam.
- Once you have taken the exam, go back to the job posting if you are not guided there: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=469892 and click Apply --> "I have eligibility'
- Create your on-line profile and attach your resume.
A tip to share for the exam:
- For the ‘exam,’ the exams are questions around your experience. Include all your experience from every job to volunteer work, internships, leading groups and/or projects, and more. Don’t sell yourself short. Before you start the exam, review the sample questions in the exam bulletin. This gives you a sense of what we’ll ask you. Have your resume handy. You’ll need it during the exam. Make sure your resume shows you meet the minimum qualifications. Anything you mention in your exam needs to be on your resume.
Additional Application Information
When completing the State application, STD 678, you must include a description of the duties performed for each position held. You may not move forward in this recruitment if you write “See Resume."
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 Type: Full-time
Pay: $6,515.00 - $10,536.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95811
