Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Information Technology Manager I (PPRO Manager) in the Projects, Procurement, & Reporting Office (PPRO), the Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I) works independently and as part of a team providing Information Technology (IT) services contracting expertise; IT portfolio management; IT agency oversight reporting, and contract review for the California Department of Education (CDE). Using broad knowledge of State IT contracting principles, the incumbent facilitates IT contract solicitation building and execution, and assists project teams on contractual matters. The ITS I also maintains CDE’s IT portfolio, tools and processes as well as ensuring various oversight agency reporting requirements are met. The ITS I provides customer service to internal and external PPRO customers and communicates effectively to maintain cooperative working relationships.

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Working Conditions

HYBRID

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office.

Special Requirements

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification.

The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on the California Department of Education Web page at: or at the link below:

Information Technology Specialist I:

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 of experience working as a State Contract Analyst.

• 2+ years of experience in developing and reviewing solicitation documents for the acquisition of IT solutions and services.

• 2+ years working with staff and management to plan IT contract acquisitions.

• 2+ years of experience in conducting competitive bid evaluations, reviewing, and editing contract terms, conditions, and scope.

• 1+ years of knowledge and/or experience with IT projects.

• Knowledge and experience of CA State procurement and contracting code, processes, and best practices.

Benefits

The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit. Some of these benefits include:

• Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days

• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commute Program

More benefit information can be found on CalHR’s website:  Benefits Summary

Important Application Instructions

• How to Apply for state jobs:
• Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer account are highly recommended.
• DO NOT include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, student identification number, driver license (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, and marital status.
• Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered.
• For experience to be considered, your STD 678 (state application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Applications that are submitted blank or with “see resume” in place of duties performed will be considered incomplete.
• For civil service classifications, do not use working titles.
• If you choose not to submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD. 678), use the revised 06/2024 version.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or diploma. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. List of approved agencies:
• Please note that the CalCareer system  will not allow you to make changes to your application once it is submitted.
• Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview but must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

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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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name ,” be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following:

  Describe your experience as it related to each of the “Desirable Qualifications” listed above. Compliant responses should list each desirable qualification and provide a narrative summary of how the candidate meets the qualification either fully or partially. Narrative responses that do not comply with this format will not be accepted.

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