What are the responsibilities and job description for the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II position at CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration?
All applicants will be considered, however SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority.
Are you interested in making life better for Californians? Are you looking for a career and not just a job? Do you want to create a meaningful impact in your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has a career opportunity waiting for you! California not only needs you, it wants you as part of the growing workforce. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at the CDTFA. We value staff and are dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility. To learn more about us, please see CDTFA Gateway to New Opportunities video
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) Centralized Revenue Opportunity System (CROS) Bureau in the Technology Services Division is seeking ambitious, driven, and dynamic individuals to join our team. Does the idea of a joining a team that positively impacts the state excite you? Are you someone that is eager to collaborate in a diverse culture while creating a meaningful impact to your community? Are you looking for a position where you can enhance your skills while working on large IT projects? If you answered YES to any of those, please consider applying for our Information Technology Specialist (ITS) II position! California not only needs you, it wants you as part of the growing workforce. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at the CDTFA.
Under the direction of the Information Technology Manager I on CROS Production Support Team, the ITS II works as an independent technical specialist lead on the most complex software management solutions. The lead will have a responsibility for managing and supporting operations, maintenance, and upgrades. The activities of the Application Administrator Lead will focus on keeping the application, file, web, and databases up and running at a healthy and optimum level. The ITS II in the CROS Bureau will be responsible for:
- Planning technical strategies for activities to achieve the department wide goals for CROS.
- Providing advice to the CROS Bureau chief on sensitive and complex issues related to the management and support of the application environment.
- Participation in all stages of the application, file, and web server administration and configuration in support of CROS.
- Creating, managing, and optimizing environments for CROS.
- Coordinating activities for scheduled system changes, enhancements, and service/sync packs.
- Preparation of reports and makes recommendations for improvement.
At the CDTFA, we believe in supporting our team members. We offer mentoring and training to all team members with the hopes you will find your path to excellence. If this meaningful and challenging position interests you, please apply today!
Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change.
Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California’s Personal Leave Program.
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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
- Position may be located in a high-rise building.
- Standard office environment.
- Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods of time.
- Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
- Must be able to move/transport items weighing up to twenty (20) pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Telework is partially available.