What are the responsibilities and job description for the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE position at California State Personnel Board?
Department of Public Health
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE
$4,935.00 - $8,740.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 6/8/2026
Job Description and Duties
Under general supervision of the Information Technology Manager (ITM) II, Chief of the Technology Integration Services Branch (TISB), the Information Technology Associate (ITA) provides foundational analytical and operational support for cloud financial operations (FinOps). The ITA assists with monitoring cloud consumption, validating invoices, maintaining cost-allocation and tagging standards, and preparing cost and usage reports for departmental stakeholders. These activities directly reinforce TISB’s role in evaluating emerging technologies, optimizing service delivery, and supporting decision-making across CDPH—particularly as this Branch expands its responsibilities related to cloud governance and service assessments.
The ITA will perform duties within the System Engineering domain.
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.
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 Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.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.
Position Details
Department Information
The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) supports the mission and services of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) as well as implementing the technology required to ensure the success of the public services and meet the expectations of the people of California. ITSD leverages data, financial insight, and technology management practices to promote sustainability, reduce waste, and ensure that cloud investments deliver measurable value across the Department.
The Technology Integration Services Branch (TISB), within ITSD, is responsible for developing and maintaining CDPH's technological blueprint, ensuring that all systems and solutions are designed and implemented in a way that maximizes efficiency and capability while ensuring a secure operating model and adherence to applicable laws and standards.
This position supports by ensuring that cloud services are acquired, managed, and consumed in a cost-effective, transparent, and strategically aligned manner. As CDPH continues to expand the use of cloud platforms to deliver public-facing services, modernize internal systems, and support program operations, the ability to analyze and govern cloud expenditures has become essential for responsible resource stewardship.
“*CDPH is an E-Verify employer.”
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
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.
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
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: 6/8/2026Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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.
- Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting. Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.
Desirable Qualifications
- Familiarity with major cloud platforms (such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) and an understanding of basic cloud concepts—including resource types, tagging standards, subscriptions, and consumption-based billing—are highly desirable.
- Experience working with cost management tools, dashboards, or reporting platforms is a plus.
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to review data for accuracy, identify patterns or anomalies, and summarize findings clearly.
- Exposure to budgeting, invoice review, financial reconciliation, or operational reporting is beneficial, particularly in environments that require tracking expenses across multiple programs or stakeholders.
- Professional certifications or coursework related to cloud fundamentals, financial operations (FinOps), or data analytics—such as Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, AWS Cloud Practitioner, or FinOps Foundation Practitioner certifications—are encouraged but not required.
- A willingness to learn emerging cloud governance practices and stay current with evolving cost-management tools is essential.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills are important for working effectively with engineers, program teams, fiscal partners, and leadership.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Division
(916) 445-0983
apply@cdph.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Clarissa Wallace
(279) 217-0711
Clarissa.Wallace@cdph.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:EEO Office
(916) 445-0938
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.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions:
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.
Salary : $4,935 - $8,740