What are the responsibilities and job description for the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II (00101406) position at CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation?
Job Description And Duties
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position.
This advertisement is for an Information Technology Manager II position Located at Birkmont Drive, Rancho Cordova . Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-625-1406-001
CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.
The California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process.
HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application’s progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from DoNotReply@cdcr.ns2cloud.com or DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.
For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisition (JR) 3723.
Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework scheduled for employee who can satisfactorily perform their essential work functions independently and remotely. Specific telework schedules may be discussed further during the interview process. Telework is only available to residents of California.
Under administrative direction of the Deputy Director, Enterprise Information Services (EIS), California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), the incumbent will serve as the Information Technology Manager II (ITM II) for the Offender Management (OM) & Strategic Offender Management System (SOMS) programs which are highly complex CDCR information technology (IT) programs. The OM & SOMS program scope encompasses all the CDCR business areas supporting offender, parole management and programs supporting thousands of state and local law enforcement personnel, providing data essential to offender and public safety. The Information Technology Manager II (ITM II) manages strategies, plans, projects, Offender Management budget, and is responsible or contract and vendor oversight.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
The main EIS location is in a park-like campus setting across from the Folsom Lake auto dealerships in Rancho Cordova, close to US Highway 50 and the Hazel light rail station. We are minutes from historic Sutter Street, the Folsom Premium Outlets, and many dining establishments.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Job Code #:
JC-515136
Position #(s):
065-625-1406-001
Working Title:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II (00101406)
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II
$11,388.00 - $13,842.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00AM-5:00PM
Work Week:
Monday-Friday
Department Information
Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through
education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice
programs.
Mission
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their
communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
Commitment
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.
CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.
CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.
Please visit our website to learn more about Enterprise Information Services .
Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities
Special Requirements
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .
Candidates new to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov
This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.
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:
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Personnel Liaisons
(916) 358-2000
dl-cdcr-eis-personnel-liaisons@cdcr.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:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 255-0458
M_CivilRights@cdcr.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.
Qualifications
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a statement of qualifications (SOQ) in addition to the standard state application and resume. If you do not submit the SOQ and resume, your application WILL NOT be considered. A notation or reference to other materials such as resume, or application cannot be a substitute for the SOQ. The SOQ also serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing, as well as follow direction. Your responses to the questions must include the question number and the question, the SOQ is no more than 3 pages. Your name, position number and page number must be included in the upper right-hand corner of the page.
Respond to the following questions:
Examination Information
To obtain list eligibility for the Information Technology Manager II, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the exam at:
CalCareers
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.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position.
This advertisement is for an Information Technology Manager II position Located at Birkmont Drive, Rancho Cordova . Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-625-1406-001
CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.
The California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process.
HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application’s progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from DoNotReply@cdcr.ns2cloud.com or DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.
For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisition (JR) 3723.
Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework scheduled for employee who can satisfactorily perform their essential work functions independently and remotely. Specific telework schedules may be discussed further during the interview process. Telework is only available to residents of California.
Under administrative direction of the Deputy Director, Enterprise Information Services (EIS), California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), the incumbent will serve as the Information Technology Manager II (ITM II) for the Offender Management (OM) & Strategic Offender Management System (SOMS) programs which are highly complex CDCR information technology (IT) programs. The OM & SOMS program scope encompasses all the CDCR business areas supporting offender, parole management and programs supporting thousands of state and local law enforcement personnel, providing data essential to offender and public safety. The Information Technology Manager II (ITM II) manages strategies, plans, projects, Offender Management budget, and is responsible or contract and vendor oversight.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
The main EIS location is in a park-like campus setting across from the Folsom Lake auto dealerships in Rancho Cordova, close to US Highway 50 and the Hazel light rail station. We are minutes from historic Sutter Street, the Folsom Premium Outlets, and many dining establishments.
- Free parking at this location.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-515136
Position #(s):
065-625-1406-001
Working Title:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II (00101406)
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II
$11,388.00 - $13,842.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00AM-5:00PM
Work Week:
Monday-Friday
Department Information
Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through
education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice
programs.
Mission
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their
communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
Commitment
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.
CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.
CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.
Please visit our website to learn more about Enterprise Information Services .
Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities
Special Requirements
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .
Candidates new to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov
This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.
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:
- Experience managing cross functional teams
- Experience managing agile teams of professionals and effectively coaching them to achieve high performance
- Experience planning and managing strategic projects, and being accountable for results
- Knowledge of SDLC
- Experience with state hiring practices
- Excellent communication and written skills
- Experience in Agile methodology
- Shall create and promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences.
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Personnel Liaisons
(916) 358-2000
dl-cdcr-eis-personnel-liaisons@cdcr.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:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 255-0458
M_CivilRights@cdcr.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.
Qualifications
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a statement of qualifications (SOQ) in addition to the standard state application and resume. If you do not submit the SOQ and resume, your application WILL NOT be considered. A notation or reference to other materials such as resume, or application cannot be a substitute for the SOQ. The SOQ also serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing, as well as follow direction. Your responses to the questions must include the question number and the question, the SOQ is no more than 3 pages. Your name, position number and page number must be included in the upper right-hand corner of the page.
Respond to the following questions:
- Describe your experience leading complex IT solutions. In your response, you must include: the position title(s) you held, the total number of years you performed this work, the specific project management methodology used (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid), and your exact role in the project (e.g., project sponsor, project manager, technical lead). Identify the most valuable lesson learned from a specific project and explain, with a concrete example, how you applied that lesson to a subsequent effort. Do not speak in generalities - reference actual work you performed.
- Describe your direct experience in staff development. Include the position title you held when performing this work, how many years you were responsible for staff development, and how many staff members you were directly responsible for developing. Identify a specific employee performance issue you encountered, the steps you personally took to address it, the outcome, and what you learned from the experience. Explain how you currently identify performance gaps and what tools or methods (e.g., IDPs, performance evaluations, 1:1s) you use to track development progress.
- Provide a specific example of when you were simultaneously responsible for overseeing multiple major technology efforts (e.g., system implementations, large application changes, or enterprise-level operations). In your response, identify: the position title you held, the timeframe (start and end dates or approximate duration), the number and type of efforts you were managing at the same time, and your specific oversight responsibilities versus those delegated to others. Describe how you monitored progress, ensured alignment with organizational goals, and resolved a specific obstacle or risk. Be explicit about what you personally did versus what your team handled.
Examination Information
To obtain list eligibility for the Information Technology Manager II, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the exam at:
CalCareers
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.