INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. Job Details Job Code #: JC-527254 Position #(s): 280-351-1414-976 Working Title: Lead Interface Specialist Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II Pay: $8,625.00 - $11,557.00 A # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Work Shift: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Work Week: Monday - Friday Department Information 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. Department Website: Job Description and Duties 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 rewarding opportunity to play a key role in delivering mission-critical Enterprise technology solutions? The Employment Development Department (EDD) is seeking an experienced Interface Specialist (IT Specialist II) to support the design and delivery of intuitive, accessible, and customer-centered digital experiences that enhance usability, improve service delivery, reduce fraud, and increase operational efficiency. As part of EDD's modernization efforts, the Interface Specialist will collaborate with business stakeholders, user experience (UX) professionals, developers, architects, and project teams to design user interfaces that align with business objectives, customer needs, and accessibility standards. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape Enterprise applications by translating complex business and technical requirements into seamless, user-friendly digital experiences. Under the general direction of the EDDNext Application Delivery Manager, the incumbent will lead interface design activities throughout the system development lifecycle. Responsibilities include: researching user needs; creating wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and interface specifications; ensuring compliance with usability and accessibility standards; collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine user workflows and visual designs; supporting usability testing and user acceptance testing; providing recommendations that promote consistency, continuous improvement, and successful delivery of Enterprise solutions; helping establish and maintain design standards and contributing to a cohesive, customer-focused digital experience across EDD applications. 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. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office on their assigned in-office days. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Position located at 10969 Trade Center Dr., Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. 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 visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. #J-18808-Ljbffr Employment Development Department