Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by creating customer focused solutions that are responsive and agile; supporting a modern infrastructure, tools, architecture, and standards; to effectively provide efficient services following service level agreements. The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) leverages data and technology to create sustainability across CDPH by creating efficient solutions that meet customer expectations and reduce waste. As well as, creating innovative solutions, strengthening partnerships and collaborations, and embracing technology.

Under direction of the Information Technology Supervisor (IT Sup) II, Chief, Immunization Technical Support Unit , the Information Technology Specialist (ITS) I performs all aspects of project and business technology management for information technology (IT) projects of varying size and complexity following Project Management Institute (PMI), California Department of Technology (CDT) standards, CDPH standards, industry best practices, the State Contracting Manual, Statewide Informational Management Manual (SIMM), and State Administrative Manual (SAM). The ITS I leverages project management practices and System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methods (including, but not limited to, waterfall and agile) through the entire maintenance and operation (M&O) life cycle. Some activities include developing and sharing tools, processes, techniques and best practices when managing projects; managing IT contract acquisitions and resulting contracts; ensuring vendor management methods are established and followed; assisting Senior Project Managers in the completion of complex tasks; and training project management teams on various aspects of project management.

The ITS I provides both verbal and written communication to promote clear communication, common understanding and appropriate information sharing. Collects information and develops quality reports for project teams, executives, stakeholders, and state oversight agencies. Has extensive contact with colleagues at all levels within CDPH. In addition, the ITS I may have contact with control agencies, other departments, other states, and the Federal Government. The ITS I must exercise sound judgment, effectively manage high complexity projects, and produce timely, high-quality IT products to align with the Application Technology and Support Branch’s (ATSB) mission to deliver successful technology systems and services that advance the missions of CDPH public health programs.   

The ITS I will perform duties in the IT Project Management and Business Technology Management Domains.

The ITMS portfolio includes the CDPH myCAX, myTurn, the California Digital COVID Vaccine Record (DCVR) and the Immunization Registry systems.

NOTE: This position may be required to work off hours to monitor, receive, and respond to time sensitive operational and project related tasks and communication outside normal business hours.  

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

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Working Conditions

Telework Information:

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

Special Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions,  hours worked per week , and  start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) . Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control #(501059)  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application . Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

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 CalCareers Account at Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email  apply@cdph.ca.gov  for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or,  a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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:

• Strong project management experience which includes planning, scheduling, risk and issue management, execution, and monitoring.
• Experience working with large scale IT projects through delivery and maintenance and operation.
• Experience leading large scale IT procurement efforts through execution.
• Experience working with system integrators and ensuring their accountability to service deliverables.
• Ability to research, problem solve, and trouble shoot the most challenging business and/or technical issues.
• Knowledge of State contract management processes and procedures.
• Experience and knowledge of systems and services offered as SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS experience.
• Interest and engagement in IT subjects, technologies, trends, and discussions.
• Interest and engagement in public health policies, detection, response, and intervention.
• Experience and knowledge of stakeholder management and program representation processes.
• Applied ability to adjust to rapid shifts in priorities while meeting tight stated deadlines.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and independence.
• Consistency in attendance.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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.
• Other - Sample written product such as a justification email or letter, procedure manual, or similar which demonstrates written and communication ability.   Redact all personal and sensitive information . Product must be authored by the applicant.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Remote work, Shift work,

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