INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I

Information Technology Manager IPer CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.Under general direction of the Chief Information Officer/Information Technology Manager II, the Information Technology Manager I (IT Manager I) leads and manages all activities and staff associated with the Department's Infrastructure Operations Section. The IT Manager I has independent and full leadership, responsibility, and accountability for planning, organizing, and directing staff and activities associated with IT network, server, and storage infrastructure and operations support for the Department. The scope of this position encompasses the primary functions and processes within the System Engineering domain, with secondary functions and processes in the Information Security Engineering and Client Services domains.As a leader in State government, the incumbent is responsible for developing and inspiring their workforce and delivering great results for Californians and CDFA. The incumbent must set a clear vision to achieve productive results by developing plans to meet goals, leverage staff skills, and solve problems; build collaborative relationships and foster an inclusive environment for consensus-building and decision-making; coach, guide, train, instruct, and develop team members; empower staff through a sense of shared ownership and decision-making; create an open and transparent environment for the exchange of information; foster a team environment through the support and recognition of team members; promote customer service and accountability; motivate loyalty to the Department's mission and commitment to drive continuous improvement for better results. The incumbent must inspire personal credibility through authenticity, confidence, consistency, courage, decisiveness, generosity, honesty, integrity, and judgment.As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the "essential functions" of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!!This CDFA work location is near restaurants, coffee shops, and a farmer's market. We are within walking distance to light rail/public transportation, across the street from beautiful Capitol Park, and two miles from Downtown Commons (DOCO).This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The CDFA does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.