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. • This position supports CDPH’s mission and strategic plan by creating customer‑focused solutions that are responsive and agile, supporting a modern infrastructure, tools, architecture, and standards, to effectively provide efficient services following service level agreements. The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) leverages data and technology to create sustainability across CDPH by creating efficient solutions that meet customer expectations and reduce waste. It also creates innovative solutions, strengthens partnerships and collaborations, and embraces technology. The ITSD leverages data and technology to advance goals and inform action and accountability. 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. Department Website: Job Description And Duties The incumbent works under the direction of the Information Technology Supervisor II (IT Sup II). As an IT Specialist I (ITS I), the role performs all aspects of project management for IT projects of small to medium size or complexity following Project Management Institute (PMI), California Department of Technology (CDT) and CDPH standards and industry best practices. The ITS I leverages project management practices and tools for various System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methods (such as waterfall and agile) through the entire project management life cycle. Key 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 contracts. Ensuring vendor management methods are followed, and working closely with other project managers on various size and complexity projects while adding and applying new project management skills, tools, techniques, and best practices. The ITS I provides both verbal and written communication to promote clear communication, common understanding, and appropriate information sharing. The role collects information and develops quality reports for project teams, executives, stakeholders, and state oversight agencies. It maintains extensive contact with colleagues at all levels within CDPH, and may have contact with Control Agencies, other States, and the Federal Government. Strategic focus: The ITS I must exercise sound judgment, effectively manage 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. Subdomains Business Technology Management. Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 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. Reposting This is a reposting of JC-514314 to increase the candidate pool; previous applicants do not need to reapply. Your application is still in consideration. Position Details Job Code #: JC-514314 Position #(s): 580-154-1402-001 Working Title: Project Manager Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I Salary Range: A: $6,513.00 - $8,729.00 B: $7,163.00 - $9,599.00 C: $7,864.00 - $10,537.00 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 Option: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Final Filing Date: 7/28/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr