Enterprise Architect

Come join our team of extremely talented, good-hearted, and fun spirited professionals. Whoever said changing the world was easy? It's not. If you are up for the opportunity, you need to apply for this position. At DTSC, it is our mission to improve our California by protecting our environment from toxic and hazardous waste. We serve because we care!


As an Information Technology Specialist II you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead the analysis of business and operating models, current trends, and information technology to ensure alignment to DTSC's strategic goals, direction, and architecture
• Promote the business value of EA as an enabler of strategy formulation, and as support for technology innovation
• Build the Enterprise Architect (EA) practice to become an internal management consultancy, offering services and skills to support the development and execution of business strategy
• Establish EA services, practices, standards, and processes for key stakeholders
• Perform gap analyses and/or develop IT roadmaps that reflect the status of the existing IT landscape
• Analyze the current IT environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Experience performing enterprise architecture in business, data, application and technology domains and design work includes documenting relationships between business capabilities, use cases, processes, services, models and requirements that drive application, data and technology design, requirements and solutions for enterprise initiatives such as building shared services, leading legacy system modernization or migration initiatives
• Proven track record of defining technical standards, creating governance frameworks, and establishing Minimal Viable Architectures (MVA) to accelerate project delivery while managing technical debt
• Experience in technology scouting, conducting formal vendor/tool evaluations (RFPs/RFIs), and performing Proofs of Concept (PoCs) for emerging technologies through leading trial testing of alternative solutions and products
• Experience in architecting systems using a combination of Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, or Product-Centric delivery framework, collaborating closely with cross-functional dev teams, DevOps engineers, and product managers
• Experience establishing, scaling, or maturing an Enterprise Architecture practice using industry-standard frameworks (such as TOGAF, Zachman, or FEAF) to align IT strategy with business outcomes including awareness and knowledge of the California Enterprise Architecture Framework (CEAF)
• Understanding of modern enterprise data architecture, including cloud data warehousing (e.g., Snowflake), real-time data integration/CDC, data governance frameworks, and data virtualization

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions


Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here .


Visa Sponsorship: The Department of Toxic Substances Control does not provide visa sponsorship and is not an E-Verify employer.


A hybrid schedule may be available for this position.


Click the link below for a special message from Director Katie Butler on DTSC's culture:

DTSC - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)


Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-523856


Position #(s):
810-250-1414-005

Working Title:
Enterprise Architect


Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II $8,625.00 - $11,557.00 A
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


Facility:
Headquarters


Department Information
This position is located at DTSC's Headquarters office in downtown Sacramento, CA .


The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDOs) within the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA).


Our Mission: To protect California's people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.


Our Vision: All of California is thriving in a healthy environment.


Our Core Values: DTSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect California's people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products. Join DTSC to improve the lives of all Californians!


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Special Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager's review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified.


The SOQ should be no more than 2-page(s) in length, single spaced, and twelve (12) point Arial font.


Your SOQ should address the following:

1. Write a summary of your work and accomplishments and explain how they have prepared you for the role of an Information Technology Specialist II (Enterprise Architect) at the California Department of Toxic Substances Control.

2. Provide an overview of a recent, large and complex initiative and how you participated as an Information Technology Specialist II (Enterprise Architect). State details related to your role, the timeframe and the nature of the project. Then explain what you did to contribute to the project's success.


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: 7/21/2026
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:


Department of Toxic Substances Control
Headquarters
Attn: Talent Acquisition 21 Fl
P.O. Box 806


Sacramento , CA 95812-0806


Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


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


Department of Toxic Substances Control
CalEPA
Talent Acquisition 21 Fl
1001 I Street


Sacramento , CA 95814-2828
Drop-off applications must be received, and date stamped by 5:00 PM on the final filing date.
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD.678). Please refer to the "Special Requirements" section above for additional information.
  

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 Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.



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.
Department Website:
Human Resources Contact:
Talent Acquisition
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Hiring Unit Contact:
Bobbi Schotsal
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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:
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Additional Application Instructions


For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.


Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended . If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the "Application Instructions" section. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final filing date.


For mail-in or drop-off applications, please include JC# 523856 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.


Pending Budget Approval - DTSC will obtain all necessary approvals prior to extending a job offer.


Foreign Degrees


Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degree/ transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.


Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at .

DO NOT include any confidential information in your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.).


Examination Information


List eligibility is established through an examination process in which one must apply and successfully pass the examination for the classification. If you have not established list eligibility for the Information Technology Specialist II , please click on the link to the examination bulletin for more information

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.


It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.