INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Information Technology Manager II, the incumbent acts as a developer, performing analysis and programming of highly complex in-house developed applications for the California State Legislature within the Chamber Systems and Project Oversight Section of the Chamber and Committee Division. The incumbent works independently, as a team member, and acts as a knowledge expert on the use of new technologies in the enhancement and support of in-house developed products and in the development of new applications. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining business knowledge expertise for systems used by the California State Legislature. The incumbent is required to work overtime to meet workload demands, to work cooperatively with peers, teams, management, and any other persons contacted during the course of duties, and to adhere to professional business attire. The projects assigned to the incumbent's team have enterprise-wide impact to support the business functions of the California State Legislature.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your STD. 678, resume, or school transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your social security number, birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. (Note confidential information on the first page of the application submitted online through your CalCareers account will be redacted automatically upon submission.)

Employment Application (STD. 678):

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification.

School Transcripts:

When using education to qualify, unofficial transcripts must be submitted. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. If selected for appointment, official transcripts will be required.

Supplemental Application:

See "Required Application Package Documents" section below.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 9/21/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Office of Legislative Counsel

N/A

Attn: Coral Arana

925 L Street, Suite 900

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Office of Legislative Counsel

N/A

Coral Arana

925 L Street, Suite 900

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• School Transcripts
• Supplemental Application -

  In order to be considered for this position, you must complete and submit the following Supplemental Application (SA). Response must be no longer than one (1) page in length, single spaced, formatted in 10 pt Arial font, and one-inchmargins.

  1. Describe your experience de signing, developing, and maintaining enterprise applications using both .NET and Javatechnologies. Include examples of projects and explain your role. 
  2. Provide an example of a complex application development problem you solved using .NET or Java. Include details aboutdatabase integration, APIs, performance improvements or security where applicable.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

All OLC employees are excluded from collective bargaining, and therefore, receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave, and are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding. Additional information can be found on CalHR’s website under  .

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Coral Arana
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Hiring Unit Contact:
Harjot Bains
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Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO/Human Resources
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