Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Information Technology Manager II will serve as the Chief Technology Officer and chief technical advisor to the CIO. The incumbent has overall management and technical leadership responsibilities for the planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing of the critical departmentwide information technology (IT) operations, project management, and IT procurements for CDE headquarters, CDE remote locations, the State Special Schools sites, and the State Board of Education (SBE). The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing departmentwide policies, standards, processes, and procedures that are used to operate and maintain an efficient and secure IT operating environment.

Technical Leadership – Responsible for the continual development and improvement of IT operations at a department-wide level to allow CDE’s IT environment to operate at peak efficiency while securing CDE’s digital assets. Oversees TSD’s variable budget and recommends procurement decisions to ensure critical IT goods and services are available in current and future years. Determines the IT project priorities based on staff availability and relative importance at a department-wide level. Research new technologies and determines the most effective technologies for the CDE and the SBE to implement.

Management and Supervision – Serves as the leader of IT operations, infrastructure, and procurements for CDE headquarters, CDE remote offices, the State Special Schools, and the State Board of Education. Directly supervises 3 positions and indirectly manages and provides oversees the work of over 50 staff. Responsible for the management and supervision of staff in the following technical areas: 1) network infrastructure, 2) email and server infrastructure, 3) distribution and support of end-user computing devices and software applications, 4) telecommunications and virtual conferencing, 5) IT project management, and 6) IT procurements through subordinate managers/supervisors or a direct staff reporting structure. Perform and/or oversee personnel-related duties such as staff recruitment, performance, evaluation, training, and corrective actions.

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Working Conditions

HYBRID

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office.

Special Requirements

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification.

The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on the California Department of Education Web page at: or at the link below:

Information Technology Manager II:  CalCareers

Desirable Qualifications

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:

• In-depth knowledge of on-premise and cloud-based IT infrastructure (e.g., networks, servers, storage, workstations).

• In-depth knowledge of telecommunications and virtual conferencing technologies

• In-depth knowledge of IT security-related products and services used to ensure information security and privacy standards are met.

• In-depth knowledge of the State of California’s IT procurement and contracting options.

• 5+ years of supervisory experience overseeing employees in IT infrastructure and support roles in medium to large-sized organizations.

Benefits

The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit. Some of these benefits include:

• Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days

• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commute Program

More benefit information can be found on CalHR’s website: Benefits Summary

Important Application Instructions

• How to Apply for state jobs:
• Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer account are highly recommended.
• DO NOT include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, student identification number, driver license (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, and marital status.
• Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered.
• For experience to be considered, your STD 678 (state application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Applications that are submitted blank or with “see resume” in place of duties performed will be considered incomplete.
• For civil service classifications, do not use working titles.
• If you choose not to submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD. 678), use the revised 06/2024 version.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or diploma. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. List of approved agencies:
• Please note that the CalCareer system  will not allow you to make changes to your application once it is submitted.
• Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview but must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

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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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name ,” be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following:

  The required Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must describe how your skills and experience meet each of the desirable qualifications listed in this job announcement.
  

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