Information Technology Specialist I

Job Description and Duties

This position is being re-advertised. To be considered for this recruitment you must submit your application and all required documents to this Job Control.

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Information Technology specialist I with experience designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise applications using Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle APEX, and Oracle Forms/Reports, Microsoft TSQL, working with Visual Studio, Oracle Developer Suite, or Oracle JDeveloper, and development experience with Java, JSP, J2EE, JavaScript (jQuery, AJAX, JSON), HTML, Tungsten Total Agility, KQL, and CSS.

If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you!

Under direction of the Information Technology Manager I (ITM I), and under the Information Technology Specialist II (IT Spec II) lead developer in the Enterprise Application and Integration section, the Information Technology Specialist I (IT Spec I) serves as a technical expert in developing complex systems through analysis, design, and coding efforts in support of the department’s mission critical applications. The incumbent is a key member in solving important business problems for the department/division and is able to utilize technology through prescribed methods and standards. The incumbent serves as a technical expert and will make technical recommendations to the IT Spec II and ITM I to contribute to the formation of strategies and policies pertaining to application development and other highly technical issues in support of business strategic direction. The IT Spec I is responsible for validating that software solutions adhere to cybersecurity principles when designed, built, and implemented, and helps ensure end-to-end security from product inception through end-of-life. The IT Spec I must understand a range of disciplines, from base operating systems and middleware services to APIs, applic ation security, cloud services and databases. The IT Spec I must also focus on secure development practices, threat modeling, vulnerability management, architecture and application security design. The IT Spec I focuses on using secure-by-design and security-first principles to reduce software solution vulnerabilities.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR website ( New to state service? Learn how to apply

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Working Conditions

• The incumbent must be able to work in a high-rise building.
• Ability to transport documents and/or equipment up to 15-20 lbs., i.e. laptop computer, files, reference manuals, solicitation documents, etc.
  
• The incumbent may telework in accordance with CDI's Telework Policy. Teleworking employees may be required to report to their headquarters office location on designated telework days. Travel expenses are not reimbursed, however other authorized transit subsidies do exist for those who qualify.
• Occasional travel may be required within and/or outside the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.) Travel may include overnight stay. 
• Overtime may be required.

Special Requirements

Please attach (upload) all the required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e., degree, transcript, license, certificate). If you fail to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and not considered for an interview.

• Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link below.
• Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees
• Statement of Qualifications
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Resume

Desirable Qualifications

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:

• Five (5) years or more of experience designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise applications using Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle APEX, and Oracle Forms/Reports, Microsoft TSQL.
• Three (3) years or more of hands-on development experience with Java, JSP, J2EE, JavaScript (jQuery, AJAX, JSON), HTML, Tungsten Total Agility, KQL, and CSS.
• Two (2) years or more of experience with Visual Studio, Oracle Developer Suite, or Oracle JDeveloper.
• Two (2) years or more of experience working with document management systems (e.g., eDOCS DM), case management systems (e.g., Suite), and scanning solutions (e.g., Kofax).
• Demonstrated knowledge of secure development practices, application vulnerability management, and cybersecurity principles.
• A bachelors degree in computer science or a related field.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours
• Remote work options
• Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the Job Training
• Career Services Program
• Recognition Program
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401 (k), 457)
• Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.

Examination Information

Step 1 - If you have not taken the Information Technology Specialist I examination, or if your eligibility has expired, and/or you have no other type of eligibility, you MUST take the examination to be eligible for appointment. Please click the link provided below for the examination information and instructions.

Information Technology Specialist I:  Exam Bulletin

Step 2 - Submit your application including all required documents, by using the "Apply Now" button found at the top of this bulletin.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Instructions may be found in the Statement of Qualifications Section of this job posting.