Position Details
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I Apply
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Department of Finance Enterprise Architect (Information Technology Manager II), the Information Technology Manager I (Special Projects) will manage the Enterprise Architecture Special Project Team and the Department of Finances Microsoft Office 365 Enterprise Tenant and other Software as a Service environments. The incumbent to this position will manage and oversee a team of Information Technology Specialists (e.g., Information Technology Specialist II, Information Technology Specialist I, and Associate Information Technology Specialist) on various cloud technologies platforms for the Department of Finances Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) workloads and systems (e.g., Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Outlook, etc.) and Finances cloud backup system (e.g., Cohesity Data Protect).
The Information Technology Manager I incumbent will have a strong knowledge and understanding of cloud computing technology (e.g., PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS), must demonstrate excellent project management skills, have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, have the ability to discern and execute State of California information technology policies and procedures, advise, communicate effectively to executive management and co-management team, and mentor, and motivate staff, and have a cooperative working relationship with management, team members, and business customers. The incumbent must possess strong organizational, analytical, and verbal/written communication skills; works independently and in a team environment; participates in meetings, provides status reports, and completes work assignments, delegate and assign tasks and projects and keep up with information technology trends, standards, and practices related to cloud computing technology and security.
Department Information
Department Website: http://www.dof.ca.gov
Special Requirements
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: 2/16/2024Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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.
- Other - When using education to meet Minimum Qualifications, candidates should include a copy of Degree and/or Transcripts.
- Supplemental Application - (See below supplemental application section)
Desirable Qualifications
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong analytical skills and experience resolving complex problems or issues
- Ability to develop and maintain excellent customer service relationships
- Excellent IT Project Management skills
- Excellent Staff Management skills
- Ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to coach and mentor staff
- Ability working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Strong knolwledge of California Department of Technology Statewide Information Management Manual (SIMM) policies
- Strong knowledge of California Department of General Services State Administration Manual (SAM)
- Strong working knowledge with Microsoft Azure EntraID (Azure Active Directory)
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 workload administration (e.g., Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of the various cloud computing technology platforms (e.g., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Platform-as-a- Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of Network and Network Security troubleshooting, techniques, and concepts
Benefits
Finance employees are excluded from collective bargaining and are eligible to receive the following enhanced benefits:
- Enhanced medical, dental, and disability benefits
- Employer paid Life Insurance
- Additional hour of Vacation/Annual Leave
- Excluded employees are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: http://www.dof.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Melody Rollings
(916) 323-4071
Melody.Rollings@dof.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Chris Dove
(916) 323-3104
Chris.Dove@dof.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:Larissa Stockton
(916) 445-3368 ext: 3402
Larissa.Stockton@dof.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.
Supplemental Application
1. Describe your work experience in managing (or assisting in managing) a highly complex Information Technology initiative or project.
3. Describe any experience you may have with any cloud computing (e.g., Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google GCP)
o Information Technology Security (e.g., Network, Cloud, etc.)
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.
