What are the responsibilities and job description for the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I position at Employment Development Department?
THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE. Are you looking for a fast-paced and challenging position that will provide you with extremely valuable mainframe experience, extensive variety, and frequent exposure to managers and staffs in the Information Technology Branch (ITB)? The Employment Development Department (EDD) is looking for a highly motivated and qualified individual to work in the ITB Applications Services Division UI Mainframe Group (ASD)/Mainframe Services Section (MSS)/Mainframe Benefits Services (MBS).
As a member of the MBS, you will be the customer liaison and mainframe programmer analyst responsible for maintaining complex mainframe applications that support Unemployment Insurance Branch (UIB), Labor Data and Compliance Branch (LDCB), and Workforce Services Branch (WSB). You will be working in a team or independently to collaborate with business users and developers on new applications and maintaining existing systems.
This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for telework under EDD's telework policy. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.
Position located at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.
Apply today for the opportunity to work in this state-of-the-art building!
Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Visa Sponsorship This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
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You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-517766
Position #(s):
280-350-1402-976
Working Title:
Programmer Analyst
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
Work Shift:
8:00am – 5:00pm
Work Week:
Monday – Friday
The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov.
Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:
Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.
Examination/Assessment
To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.
Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:
Information Technology Specialist I Bulletin
For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here.
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:
Ability to quickly learn and understand new IT concepts.
Ability to understand relational database structure table views.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite products.
Experience in requirements elicitation, documentation, and traceability.
Knowledge of systems analysis, design, coding, and unit testing (System Development Life Cycle).
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of and experience with flowcharting tools.
Salary : $78,156 - $126,444
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