Job Description and Duties About this Role:
The ITS II is responsible for providing technical advice to DHCS program areas in the development, maintenance and organization of cloud based applications. This role requires the ability to design, develop and implement cloud solutions for the several existing applications supported by the section, which provides DHCS with greater flexibility to respond to the evolving needs of its customers. This individual will effectively develop latest technology solutions that strategically align to DHCS' business vision
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This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code and requires annual filing of a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700).
This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.
This recruitment may be filled via a Training and Development assignment. You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions Please see the Telework Information section below for telework details.
Special Requirements Simple Application Steps
If you are interested in this position, complete the following these simple steps:
Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ's) of the
. See the Minimum Requirements section above. Complete the statement of qualifications and the state application by clicking "Apply Now" above. See below for detailed application instructions. Submit your application package with all required documents, which include the statement of qualifications - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below. Once you have applied, take the Information Technology Specialist II
exam. Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The
SOQ is a narrative discussion, not a cover letter, prepared by the applicant describing
how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, quali fy them
for the position. The SOQ serves as do cumentation of the applicant's ability to present
information clearly and provide DHCS additional information about their experience and
qualifications concisely in writing. The DHCS may not consider applicants who fail to
provide an SOQ with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.
The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, double-spaced and using 12-point
font. You must indicate your Full Name and Job Control Number at the top right corner. Candidates who do not complete and submit an SOQ may not be considered for
this position.
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:
Knowledge of Microsoft .Net framework, .Net Core, Cloud Storage and Providers, Networking, Virtualization, Application Programming Interfaces (API), Containers, MS SQL Server 2015 and later versions, PostgreSQL, and Software Development. Strong project management and relationship management skills. Strong workload management capabilities. Adept at communicating with managers and staff at all levels.
Benefits DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:
Continuous and ongoing training Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:
Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance. Paid Holidays and vacation/leave Defined retirement program Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457) Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary DHCS ******** Strategic Plan provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence.
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Telework Information This position may be eligible for telework up to three days per
week and is required to report in-person and site-based a
minimum of two days per week. The amount of telework is at the
discretion of the Department and is subject to change consistent
with DHCS' Telework Program and Government Code sections
14200 – 14203. Telework is available to California residents, and
proof of residency may be required.
Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers
an employee's designated office and residence subject to
regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute
expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the
selected candidate.
The DHCS office location for this position is: Sacramento
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 - 1. Describe your education and work experience in an application development lead capacity that has prepared you for the duties described in the job announcement.
2. Describe your experience in software development life cycle, including migration of applications to the cloud.
3. Describe your experience in implementing continuous integration and continuous deployment.
4. Describe your experience participating and leading Agile development efforts. What was your role, the challenges you faced, and what was the outcome?
