INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-501396

Position #(s):

051-340-1402-078

Working Title:

Software Developer

Classification:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A

$7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B

$7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C

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

Facility:

Information Systems Division

Department Information

The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California’s chief fiscal officer, the Controller’s Office ensures accountability and transparency of California’s financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. Here, you’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state’s future.

The Information Services Division (ISD) of the California State Controller’s Office is the technology hub that drives innovation and efficiency across the agency. ISD is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing critical IT systems that support the State’s payroll, accounting, and financial reporting functions. If you're passionate about software development, cybersecurity, data management, or IT project management, ISD offers a dynamic environment for tech professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.

Take the next step in your career with an organization that values innovation, integrity, and the well-being of its employees. Apply today and build a California where everyone thrives!

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Job Description And Duties

Under general direction provided by the Information Technology Supervisor II the incumbent will serve as an expert to independently perform all tasks and activities associated with system analysis, design, code development, and testing both distributed and mainframe-based applications. The specialist will be responsible for performing highly technical and complex duties associated with the system design, code analysis, and code development for both front-end web and backend distributed and COBOL, MARKIV, SQL, JCL applications, including backend database design and implementation of highly complex reports and queries for electronic information processing.

Duties Performed:

(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

• Serve as a technical developer collaborating with various stakeholders to evaluate, analyze, and develop code focusing on internal COBOL, MARKIV, JCL, SQL Server, Power BI, C#.Net, HTML5/Bootstrap, NodeJS, JavaScript frameworks application systems. Provide subject matter expertise on system re-engineering and design.
• Provide expertise in innovating using API, SQL Server, distributed .Net and open source NodeJS frameworks and methodologies to help the organization to create new and/or modernize existing legacy systems, including COBOL, FOCUS, MARKIV, JCL, FTP Process and IDMS. Work on leading and creating working prototypes for the concepts that could be used for real system conversions and/or migrations. This involves understanding existing technologies, use of newer distributed technologies and performing detailed market research for solution viability. Should be keen on promoting an efficient and scalable architecture to ensure solutions align with the SCO’s strategic vision. Perform architectural reviews and inspections at critical stages in the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Participate in Post-Development and Post-Conversion Support, including the identification and resolution of post conversion functional and/or data issues and decommissioning and monitoring activities.
• Develop research and strategy documents related to newer methodologies and system modernization frameworks. Establish and track tasks, priorities, dependencies, status, and completion dates.
• Work with the current mainframe systems support group in the Payroll and Personnel Analytics Unit (PPAU) and other bureaus, including any external vendor teams, to effectively monitor the tasks and produce documentation as required. Provide impact assessments due to change in priority, scope or schedule. Identify any potential data quality, migration issues/risks and document mitigation/contingency plans.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure development or conversion or enhancement activities are performed per the requirements with proper quality. Report on the system conversion, upgrades and migration activities outcomes and progress.
• Develop productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Provide verbal and written status briefings on various activities for SCO management, business partners and control agencies as required.
• Stay current with the latest trends in mainframe software, databases and development technologies with a focus on how mainframe technologies can integrate with distributed technologies, cloud computing and data analytics solutions.
• Assist with the identification, selection, acquisition, and use of new technology solutions to meet SCO needs. Evaluate proposals, estimates, technical designs, and architectural diagrams for proposed solutions.
  
  
  

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

Special Requirements

A resume is required.

A copy of your degree, transcripts, or degree evaluation is required.

A Statement of Qualifications is required; please see ‘Required Application Package Documents’ for instructions. p

Take the required examination here: Information Technology Specialist I Examination

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: 12/24/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates 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

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 CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Controller's Office

Human Resources

Attn: Human Resources Office, A.M.

300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Controller's Office

Human Resources

Attn: Human Resources Office, A.M.

300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento , CA 95814

Applications dropped off in person must be received by 5 p.m. in HR, by the final filing date.

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) consists of a series of questions for obtaining an applicant’s qualifications and experience in job-related areas. The SOQ must be titled “Supplemental Questionnaire” at the top of the first page, typed in a minimum of 12-point font, single spaced, on standard sized paper (8.5" X 11"), and no more than 2 page(s) in length. Applications submitted without the required SOQ will be considered incomplete and will not be considered for this position.
• Based on the duty statement, tell us about your experience and education that qualifies you for this position.
• Describe your experience working in team environments, leading team(s), and driving projects and/or assignments with multiple stakeholders.
• Explain and state with an example your experience solving a Mainframe abend and handling a complex SQL Query in SQL Server.
  
  
  

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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.