What are the responsibilities and job description for the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II position at Department of Health Care Services?
The Assistant Division Chief, MESMD is a member of the ETS Senior Leadership. This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) upon assuming office, annually by April 1, and upon leaving office.
The salary offer for this position will start in the lowest range. State salary negotiations are only viable for selected candidates who can demonstrate ability to command more than the starting rate in a comparable position.
Full benefits packages available for employee and dependents.
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.
This position is eligible for telework. Please refer to the duty statement attached below and the “Working Conditions” section on this Job Control for additional information.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
DHCS has embraced a hybrid work environment. Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent’s ongoing regular schedule per DHCS's Telework Policy, in accordance with Government Code Sections 14200-14203.
Telework is based on operational needs for employees who can perform their essential functions remotely and/or whose duties are conducive to teleworking per DHCS’ Telework Policy and in accordance with Government Code Sections 14200 – 14203 for employees residing in California.
Should the incumbent ever need to report to an office, they will need to report to a DHCS office located in Downtown Sacramento.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
DHCS is California’s health care safety net, helping millions of low-income and disabled Californians each and every day.
DHCS' purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all. To accomplish this, DHCS finances and administers state and federal health programs, including medical, dental, mental health, substance abuse treatment services, and long-term care. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians.
DHCS is a dynamic department with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians.
DHCS is committed to addressing disparities with our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce which reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunities.
Special Requirements
Your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Your response should be no more than two (2) pages in length, and be formatted with Arial font, size 12pt. The SOQ must address the following question(s):
1. Experience in Strategic Planning and Future Project Coordination
- Describe your experience in leading strategic planning efforts for large-scale IT projects.
- Provide examples of how you have shaped project roadmaps, managed resource allocation, and identified and mitigated risks.
- Highlight any work coordinating future IT workloads, projects, and resources with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
- Provide examples of your experience preparing Advance Planning Documents (APDs) and Budget Change Proposals (BCPs) for large IT initiatives.
- Describe how you worked with internal and external stakeholders to ensure documents were compliant and submitted on time.
- Provide examples of your experience managing vendor relationships.
- Describe your role in overseeing contracts and ensuring they aligned with organizational objectives.
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: 10/17/2024Who 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 required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications - See Special Requirements - Statement of Qualifications.
Desirable Qualifications
- Exceptional communication, team-building, and matrixed team leadership skills.
- Exceptional strategic planning skills, including setting and tracking performance management metrics.
- Preparation experience with APD, BCP, and local assistance policy change development within an IT organization.
- Deep experience with and practice in Agile SDLC.
- Performance management experience for multiple simultaneously running vendor contracts and initiatives.
Benefits
- Alternative work schedules
- Flexible work hours
- Remote work options
- Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days.
- Pension where employees contribute monthly, as does the Department
- Health insurance in retirement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
For the latest information on the benefits offered by the State of California, please explore the Health Benefits Summary provided by CalHR.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Watson Xiong
(916) 345-7449
Watson.Xiong@dhcs.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:EEO Officer
(916) 440-7370
civilrights@dhcs.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.
Additional Instructions
Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.
Paper applications must include a signature. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.
Completing the application
A completed state application (STD. 678) and any documents list under “Required Application Documents” must be submitted with your application package. Applicants who are relying on additional documentation (e.g. transcripts, copy of degrees, certifications, licenses, etc.) in order to prove that they meet the minimum qualifications listed in the Classification Specification must submit those documents with their application package. Failure to submit these documents may result in your application being disqualified. Applications must include a description of the duties performed for each position held; reference to a resume in place of a description of the duties performed will not be accepted.
Here is the link to the exam bulletin for Information Technology Manager II Exam
If applying electronically, please note that CalCareers no longer allows applicants to withdraw their applications. If you need assistance to withdraw your application, please contact the Recruitment Section at Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov
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.