Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career? Join the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of an organization that serves as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all.  We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply.

The Information Technology Specialist I (IT Specialist I) performs a variety of project related work and client services as part of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services’ (Cal OES), Public Safety Communications’ Program Management Division, serving as a Subject Matter Expert and is responsible for providing project management and client services to PSC and the public safety agencies it serves. The incumbent is a skilled technical consultant in providing project management oversight to critical, public safety communications technology projects. The IT Specialist I independently plans, implements, and monitors complex public safety projects to support PSC’s service delivery. 

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Telework -  This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Additional in office days may be required based on the business need.

Special Requirements

Application Package Requirements

To have your application considered for this job opportunity:

• List the Job Code (JC) and Position Number for this position in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” section on the State Application, STD. 678.
• List your most current employment history first in the “EMPLOYMENT HISTORY” section on the STD. 678.
• Provide the “From” and “To” dates with the month, day and year, the “Hours Per Week” that you worked and the Total Worked (Years/Months). You may include overtime hours.
• You must complete the “DUTIES PERFORMED” on the State Application ( do not note “see attached resume” in this section ). Failure to comply and your application is considered incomplete.
• SROA and Surplus are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter.
• Please note consideration shall be given to work experience gained in a part-time or full-time job, regardless of whether the job was a paid or a volunteer position or was within, or outside of, state service.

If using education to qualify please submit a copy of your transcripts. If selected, official transcripts will be required. Foreign education must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

NOTE: Incomplete applications received may not be considered. Resumes are welcomed but do not take the place of the completed State Application STD 678. Applications received via fax or email will NOT be accepted. If you would like confirmation of receipt, please send certified mail. 

**A candidate pool may be established for subsequent vacancies.**

**All hires may be subject to a criminal background check.**

**We encourage applicants to apply electronically.**

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:

• Ability to provide strong leadership in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of project execution.
• Ability to logically plan, organize work and adjust to evolving priorities and challenges.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of radio engineering terminology.
• Knowledge of quality assurance practices and principles.
• Knowledge of Project Management practices and principles.
• Knowledge of the Project Management Life Cycle.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Access, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.

Benefits

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

Cal OES offers FREE PARKING and is conveniently located near many local eateries, financial institutions, and the Light Rail Station.

Cal OES employees are eligible for a number of benefits and working for us is a great opportunity to join a committed team. Benefits include but are not limited to the following:

• Excellent CalPERS state pension plan.
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans.
• Flexible Schedules.
• Generous paid time off.
• Health, dental & vision insurance for the employee or the employee's family.
• Investment in careers development.
• Electric Carport.

Statement of Qualification

All applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Failure to include a SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration. Your SOQ may determine your qualifications for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you may proceed to the hiring interview.

A resume in lieu of the SOQ responses may disqualify an applicant from consideration. A standard or generic SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Please review the Duty Statement and the Desirable Qualifications for the Special Project Manager.

The SOQ should specifically outline how you meet any or all of the desirable qualifications outlined in the Job Posting and Duty Statement.

The SOQ should be no more than three pages in length, double spaced, Arial font size 12, submitted in either .doc or .pdf format.

PLEASE SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Describe your education, and/or training in the field of project management.

• Describe your experience managing multiple projects and leading the efforts of technical personnel to accomplish project objectives.

• Describe your experience facilitating project meetings and interacting with project sponsors or clients.

• Describe your experience developing organizational processes and systems to standardize project work and service delivery.

For assistance in completing the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video from CalHR's Training Catalog: .

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 -

  Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) section at the bottom of this job bulletin for the filing instructions and the SOQ Question(s). Applications submitted without the SOQ may not be considered.

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Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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