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Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-442876
Position #(s):
900-170-1405-017
Working Title:
Chief, IT Business Management Section
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I
$9,114.00 - $12,213.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability.
Caltrans Vision: A performance-driven, transparent, and accountable organization that values its people, resources and partners, and meets new challenges through leadership, innovation, and teamwork.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.
Caltrans Director’s EEO Policy and EEO Policy Statement:
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Please Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to include a valid email address on your application.
Job Description And Duties
This is a re-advertisement. If you have already applied for this vacancy, your application is on file, and you do not need to re-apply.
Under general direction of the Chief, Project and Business Management Division, a CEA B, the incumbent of the Information Technology (IT) Business Management Section is responsible for the management and oversight of the Department of Transportation's (Caltrans) Contract and Performance Management including IT Acquisitions, Certifications and Contracts, the Technology Business and Financial Management Operations, and the Administrative Operations. The incumbent is primarily responsible for developing, planning, organizing, and managing the functions of the subordinate groups. The incumbent must be able to gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of others and act with flexibility and tact to achieve the goals of the Division, Department, and the Chief Information Officer. The incumbent also works as a liaison with the IT Certifications and Division of Procurement and Contracts in the processing of procurement packages and collaborates on the adoption of common procurement practices and shared services. The incumbent fosters and builds a dynamic team in to provide innovative solutions. The incumbent coordinates workload with staff ensuring equal distribution of assignments and ensures that priorities are well defined and communicated, while escalating issues and risks appropriately with recommended mitigations.
DOMAIN:
Client Services
Business Technology Management
You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement .
Special Requirements
Pursuant to California Code of Regulations
- 549.90, this position will be filled via the California Department of Transportation Managerial Selection Program (MSP) process.
This process provides for examination and job-selection specific to each position and consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the classification.
Please read the entire job posting before applying for this position.
This is an Open examination.
All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date to participate in the examination.
Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of experience as an Information Technology Supervisor I;
or
One year of experience as an Information Technology Supervisor II;
or
Six years of information technology experience performing a variety of progressively responsible technical, analytical, or supervisory tasks in support of computer systems or services in one or more of the major six domains or a closely related or emerging IT field. At least two years of experience shall include performance of highly specialized work in a lead capacity on highly complex or specialized information technology systems or services, or in a progressively responsible supervisory capacity over highly complex or specialized information technology systems or services.
A master's or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for four years of the required general information technology experience. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for three years of the required general information technology experience. An associate's degree from an accredited college may substitute for one year of the required general information technology experience. Only one degree may be used for substitution.
When using education to meet minimum qualifications, education must include 15 semester units (or 22.5 quarter units) of information technology or closely related course work.
Examination Information:
This examination will utilize an evaluation of each candidate’s experience and education (E&E) compared to a standard developed from the Class Specification. For this reason, it is especially important that each candidate take special care in accurately and completely filling out his or her State application (STD. 678). List all experience relevant to the “Minimum Qualifications”.
This examination will not establish a civil service list; therefore, candidates will not have the ability to transfer their eligibility to other departments. Candidates will be notified of their examination results.
Note: If using
Out of Class (OOC) experience, you
must submit a copy of your signed and approved OOC documentation. Failure to do so may result in your OOC experience not being considered during the evaluation process of this examination.
Education: If using your college education to meet the minimum qualifications, college transcripts
must be submitted with your application and SOQ. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for entrance into the examination; however,
official transcripts may be required prior to appointment.
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: 10/14/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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 Transportation
MSP
Attn: Katie Wong (24MSP086)
Managerial Selection Process (MSP) MS-86
1727 30th Street, 6th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Transportation
MSP
Katie Wong (24MSP086)
Managerial Selection Process (MSP) MS-86
1727 30th Street, 6th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95816-8036
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications - Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples from their professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each of the SOQ questions. Each question will be scored individually, therefore, candidates must provide specific examples to each question. Responses to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's MSP Statement of Qualifications Form (PM-0504).
Submit your competed PM-0504 in the “Additional Documents” section. Select “Other” from the drop-down menu for Type of Document and enter SOQ for the Description. Upload your completed PM-0504, then Save & Review Application.
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.
