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

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II

Under general direction of the IT Manager I, the incumbent serves as the IT Supervisor II, overseeing the Custom Applications Unit. The unit is comprised of IT professionals in various IT classification levels ranging from an IT Associate to IT Specialist I, who are responsible for planning, organizing and managing the functions of new development and production support of custom, COTS and platform based (SaaS/PaaS) applications. The incumbent has full supervisory, lead responsibilities for a team that includes all activities associated with the day-to-day IT operations, processes and procedures that support a wide array of software technologies.

The incumbent applies knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) standards and best practices to guide and direct staff. The incumbent may act as a Technical Project Manager for small-to-large size, moderate-to-high complex projects to replace and modernize, or optimize applications and meet agreed on scope, cost, schedule, and quality objectives. Provides direction for assignment of resources and establishes a balance between competing objectives. Incumbent is responsible for evaluating staff resources and training needs; establishes and implements performance standards and expectations, and conducts probationary and performance reviews. Develops and maintains effective communication and working relationships with Caltrans executive management, state agencies, vendors and business stakeholders.
Domains: Software Engineering
PARF# 20-26-0175/JC 536052

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Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Information Technology Supervisor ll 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-523124. 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 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 work 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) is 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
• Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font
• Describe your experience supervising or leading IT Application development teams. Include detail about management of work assignments, setting expectations, and providing feedback. Include a description of the team's composition, technologies/platforms used, and any other information relevant to the duties described for this position.
• Describe your experience with ITSM processes specifically in the areas of Incident & Problem resolution, as well as application Change and Release Management.
• Describe your experience with the procurement process of software or IT tools, and the solicitation and management of IT service contracts.
• 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-536052