Step into the future of IT with the Department of Developmental Services. We are implementing next-generation solutions and seeking innovative, driven teammates to make it happen. Join a forward-thinking IT organization where your skills and ideas help shape the future of technology and your career.
Under the general direction of the Chief Technology Innovation Officer, the Information Technology Specialist II serves as the department’s senior front-end engineer, responsible for architecting, developing, securing, and operating modern web applications and user interfaces that support both public-facing and internal digital services. The incumbent applies expert-level knowledge of front-end frameworks, accessibility, and user experience design, while collaborating with IT Project Management, Information Security Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Business Units to deliver resilient, accessible, ethical, and secure applications that comply with the State of California’s standards, policies, and regulations.
Working under the Chief Technology Innovation Officer and the Chief Architect, the Engineer provides technical leadership and may lead small teams and contractors with no direct supervisory authority unless delegated per the organizational structure.
The incumbent must possess strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and communication skills; work collaboratively, mentor, and provide technical direction to development and data science teams; and complete work assignments in an effective, accurate, and timely manner. The incumbent must stay current with industry trends, standards, and best practices related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, generative AI, and cloud-based AI platforms. The incumbent must understand project management practices, the system development life cycle, data governance, and testing methodologies for AI/ML solutions.
Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.
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Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time. Incumbent must live and work in California. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than one page per question. Applicants who fail to answer the question below or submit an SOQ may not be considered.
Describe your experience in front-end web development using modern frameworks and tools (e.g., React, Angular, Vue, TypeScript). Provide an example of a web application or user-facing solution you developed, highlighting how you ensured it was secure, reliable, and accessible . Please demonstrate your experience with API development using Fast API, LLM, or other frameworks.
2. Problem-Solving & Support Tell us about a time you provided technical support to executives or multiple departments . What was the issue, what did you do, and what was the result?
3. Training & Collaboration Describe a time when you trained, mentored, or collaborated with staff on new technology (such as Python ). What did you do to make sure they were successful?
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:
As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.
Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.
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/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant 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 California Department of Human Resources.
All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further information on the definition of the above may be found on the California Department of Human Resources' website at: .
If you have not taken the Information Technology Specialist II exam/assessment you may find the exam for this classification at the link below. You must take and pass the exam/assessment to obtain eligibility for hire. Click here to gain list eligibility.
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:
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
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