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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

California Health and Human Services Office of Technology and Solutions Integration
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/10/2026

This Strategic Technologies Leader position is a new role that is focused on building and managing Generative AI technical solutions for the agency. They will work closely with CalHHS Agency and its 12 departments to appropriately democratize access to data, solve problems for our workforce, and improve Californians' equitable, friction-free access to CalHHS services and enable better outcomes. They will also play an important role in AI risk management and AI training for our workforce.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

This position is currently eligible for telework opportunities.  This position is currently hybrid.  The amount of telework is at the discretion of the OTSI and is subject to operational needs.

On July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025).  PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits.  The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit.  The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction.  Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for details.

Business travel may be required.  All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.  The OTSI office location for this position is 2870 Gateway Oaks, Suite 150, Sacramento, CA.

Travel reimbursement considerations take into account an employee’s home address and designated reporting location and are subject to applicable policies, rules, regulations, and bargaining unit contract provisions.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview but must be a resident of California for employment.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-516487
Position #(s):
791-560-1415-901
Working Title:
Strategic Technologies Leader
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III
$9,507.00 - $12,740.00
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

Why Join California Health and Human Services Agency Office of Technology and Solutions Integration (CalHHS OTSI or OTSI)?

At OTSI, your work directly improves the health and well-being of Californians.  We exist to be the trusted partner to CalHHS and its 12 state departments to deliver high-impact IT and data solutions that strengthen health and human services programs statewide.

We bring leadership, expertise, and capacity together and work collaboratively with our partners to design, deliver, and support IT and data solutions that accelerate the delivery of health and human service program outcomes and service value.  Our culture is grounded in accountability, respect, integrity, and collaboration, and we integrate those values in how we lead, how we work, and how we serve.

If you are interested in applying your knowledge, skills, and experience in supporting critical public services, influencing statewide health and human service outcomes, and working alongside leaders and professionals who take ownership of results – OTSI is where that happens!

Visit our website: Office of Technology and Solutions Integration | Home page

The CalHHS IT and Data Strategic Plan provides more information about us including our strategic goals and priorities.

This position is responsible for the making, participating in the making, or influencing the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. As a result, this position is subject to the California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) Conflict of Interest Code. The selected candidate is required to file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming office, annually while in office, and upon leaving office.
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:
RAG, RAG/SQL, and Agentic workflows
MLOps and modern data service platforms
Risk management and AI safety

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