What are the responsibilities and job description for the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I position at Department of FISCal?
In this role, you will be responsible for system analysis, design, coding, testing, implementation, and ongoing support. You’ll also work closely with stakeholders to document system functions and processes, resolve operational issues, and ensure that the system continues to meet evolving business needs while incorporating modern technologies and industry best practices. While this position is focused on software and system engineering, you may also take on tasks in other IT domains as needed.
If you’re passionate about emerging tech, enjoy solving problems, and want to make an impact through innovation, this could be a great fit for you!
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees currently required to work in-person at least two days per week. In alignment with Executive Order N-22-25, FI$Cal employees will be required to work in-person at least four days per week. FI$Cal’s office is located at 2000 Evergreen Street, Sacramento, CA 95815.
Candidates residing outside of California are welcome to interview, but proof of California residency is required prior to appointment. Relocation and commute expenses are the responsibility of the employee.
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Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
Our department develops, maintains and operates FI$Cal, the statewide financial system. The FI$Cal system modernized how the state of California manages its finances and is one of the largest and most dynamic IT and business-transformation undertakings in California’s history. It eliminates the need for hundreds of independent legacy systems by combining the state’s accounting, budgeting, cash management, and procurement operations into a single financial-management system.
Our mission is to operate the statewide financial system to enable California to perform budgeting, procurement, cash management and accounting functions transparently and efficiently.
Our vision is to provide world-class customer service, innovative solutions and efficient system operations as a trusted partner.
Our department has four Divisions: Administrative Services, Business Operation & Solutions, Information Technology and Executive.
Department Website: https://fiscal.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The incumbent will use tact and interpersonal skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, e.g., stakeholders, customers, management, peers, etc., to facilitate communication to improve the work environment and increase productivity.
- This position requires the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and may require excess hours to be worked.
- The incumbent is expected to perform functions and duties under the guidance of the Department of FISCal’s core values.
- The incumbent provides back-up, as necessary, to ensure continuity of departmental activities.
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: 5/11/2025Who 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 - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application. Please see instructions below.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience with administration and/or development with ServiceNow or Blue Prism
- Working experience with at least two of the following: AngularJS, React, Python, Javascript, PHP
- Experience in API integration, including REST, SOAP, JSON, NodeJS, and XML
- Working experience with Agile/SCRUM methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle
- Experience in writing simple to complex SQL queries, and ETL
- Experience with Organizational Change Management and documentation
- Professional certifications in development, architecture, and/or enterprise applications
- Experience in leading the development or implementation of innovative technologies
- Development experience with PowerApps, Azure cloud, and PowerAutomate
- Experience with UI/UX/CX and prototyping/mockup sites
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://fiscal.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
FI$Cal Human Resources Office
(916) 576-5240
Careers@fiscal.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:FI$Cal Labor
(916) 576-5240
Labor@fiscal.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.
Statement of Qualifications
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
1. Describe your experience working on development projects. In your response, please include your role, the implementation process, the methodologies or frameworks you used, the programming language involved, and any enterprise application experience you have.
2. Describe your approach on collaboration with technical and non-technical teams. Provide examples of how you have acted as a communication bridge between stakeholders and IT staff - particularly in the areas of collaboration, documentation, requirements gathering, development, and support processes.
Please attach your SOQ to your application. Applications received without the SOQ or that do not follow these instructions will not be considered.
Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications.
Additional Application Information
Employment Application (STD. 678):
PLEASE NOTE: All relevant work experience, skill sets, education, and professional qualifications must be listed on the Employment Application (STD. 678); resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed STD. 678. In order for experience to be considered, applications must be completed fully, including “to” and “from” employment dates (m/d/y) and hours worked per week. If various hours per week please average. Applications will be screened based on the information provided on the STD. 678; failure to include required information on the STD. 678 may result in elimination from the recruitment process. APPLICATIONS WITH “SEE RESUME” OR “SEE ATTACHED” WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. If you are applying for more than one recruitment, a separate STD. 678 is required for each recruitment for which you would like to be considered.
PDF file format is preferred for supporting documents.
Applications submitted via mail or drop-off must include the JC number listed on this recruitment, and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the “Examinations or Job Title” section on your application (i.e. Training and Development, List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, etc.). Please do not include the Equal Employment Opportunity questionnaire of the state application.
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), birth date, 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 (i.e. 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 for verification. Foreign transcripts must include official verification of U.S. equivalency prior to appointment by an organization, found here. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the minimum qualifications, the candidate may 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.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3.
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.