INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Department Information At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do. Department Website: “The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.” “*CDPH is an E-Verify employer.” This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by creating innovative solutions, strengthening partnerships and collaborations, and embracing technology. The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) leverages data and technology to advance goals and inform action and accountability. Job Description And Duties Under direction of the Information Technology Supervisor II, the IT Specialist I (ITSI) performs all aspects of project management for IT projects for small and medium size or complexity following Project Management Institute (PMI), California Department of Technology (CDT) and CDPH standards and industry best practices. The ITSI leverages project management practices and tools for various System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methods (such as waterfall and agile) through the entire project management life cycle. Some activities include: Using standard tools, techniques and best practices when managing projects; Authorizing IT projects leveraging the California Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL) process; Managing IT contract acquisitions and resulting contract; Ensuring vendor management methods are followed and working closely with other project managers on various size and complexity projects while learning and applying new project management skills, tools, techniques and best practices. The ITSI provides both verbal and written communication to promote clear communication, common understanding and appropriate information sharing. Collects information and develops quality reports for project teams, executives, stakeholders and state oversight agencies. Has extensive contact with colleagues at all levels within CDPH. In addition, the ITSI may have contact with Control Agencies, other States and the Federal Government. The ITSI must exercise sound judgment, effectively manage small and medium size or complexity projects, and produce timely, high-quality IT products in order to align with the ePMO mission to deliver successful technology solutions that advance the missions of CDPH public health business programs. The ITS I will perform duties within the IT Project Management and Business Technology Management domains. In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Final Filing Date: 8/25/2026 Position Details Job Code #: JC-528213 Position #(s): 580-154-1402-001 Working Title: Project Manager Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I $6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A $7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B $7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr