This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Under general direction of an IT Manager I, the incumbent serves as a Lead/Senior GIS Enterprise Administrator ensuring smooth and efficient operation of GIS-Middleware systems within the Database and Middleware Management Section of the Infrastructure Management Division.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS:The incumbent provides leadership in designing and architecting Enterprise GIS solutions that meet the organization's requirements, involving analyzing business needs, evaluating technology options, and designing scalable and high-performance GIS/ middleware architectures. The Incumbent also provides leadership in all aspects of Enterprise GIS like System administration, GIS database design and administration, expert in ESRI products set up, installation, configuration and maintenance. The incumbent shall display expertise, leadership and comprehensive knowledge of GIS Administration practices and lead a team that is responsible for the successful operation of this GIS Infrastructure which consists of ESRI and ArcGIS Servers. Incumbent will be leading responsiblity for administering deployments of ESRI technology, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Portal, Enterprise Geodatabase (ArcSDE), ArcGIS Pro/Desktop, and provides expertise in solving service-related issues that may involve hardware and software problems. The incumbent will have thorough knowledge of overlying technologies which includes but not limited to; ESRI ArcGIS, ArcGIS Portal, GIS web services, Enterprise Geodatabase (ArcSDE), and ArcGIS Pro/Desktop. The incumbent will plan, organize, coordinate, and participate in the development and implementation of the organization’s geographic information system (GIS) to meet the organization’s mapping and end-user service objectives.
This includes but is not limited to implement continuous integration, deployment pipelines, automate manual effort, implementing security measures, access controls, encryption, database support and secure communication protocols ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. The incumbent performs highly complex activities of the System Development Life-cycle which includes systems: analysis, design, build, test, maintenance and operations. Additionally, the incumbent provides lead support for all phases of end user device life cycle management including procurement, deployment, installation, configuration, maintenance, and operations, and surplus. The incumbent provides training to staff in the configuration and use of GIS and middleware technologies. The incumbent collaborates with peers and management to update and recommend standards, processes and procedures, and technology practices. The incumbent tracks, monitors, and audits IT assets to maintain accountability using standard asset management tools and techniques in compliance with the State Administrative Manual and other applicable policies and regulations. The incumbent also performs functions including, but are not limited to, researching, writing, reporting, presenting, etc.
DOMAINS:System EngineeringClient Services
PARF 65-26-0035/JC-533610
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Information Technology Specialist Il exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

This is a reposting of JC-521285. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.

Position located at 1500 5th Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

If not working remotely, the employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting using a personal computer. The employee may be required to work for extended periods of time in a computer room that maintains an approximate temperature of 70 degrees.

The employee may be required to travel. When available, a State vehicle will be provided. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. If the employee utilizes their own personal vehicle, they may be reimbursed for travel expenses.

Some weekend or after-hours may be required. The employee must carry a cell phone and respond to calls after hours.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
• Resume required.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required.
• The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing
• Please follow the instructions below
• failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview
• Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below
• The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font
• Describe your experience designing, implementing, administering, and supporting large-scale enterprise GIS/IT infrastructure environments. Include details such as system architecture, technologies/platforms used, size and complexity of the environment, number of users supported, cloud/on-premises infrastructure, high availability/disaster recovery strategies, and your specific role and responsibilities
• Provide an example of a major infrastructure, modernization, automation, or process improvement initiative you led or significantly contributed to that improved system reliability, scalability, security, or operational efficiency. Describe the business problem, your approach, technologies implemented, challenges encountered, and measurable outcomes achieved.
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment
• If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification
• Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment
• Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent
• Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for CalTrans is Chuck Callahan.

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JC-533610