INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration is seeking an Application Developer (Information Technology Specialist I) in Sacramento. The role focuses on leading Access and SQL database support, designing and maintaining interfaces for the Financial Management Systems, and assisting with ongoing modernization efforts.

Telework is allowed on a hybrid basis with in-office requirements. The position is permanent, full-time, with salary ranges listed for multiple classifications.

Qualifications

• Lead technical and programming support for Access and SQL databases.
• Desktop support for in-house and teleworking users.
• Technical expert for design and maintenance of CDTFA’s Financial Management Systems interfaces and automated processes.
• Support ongoing modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead technical and programming support for existing Access and SQL databases.
• Assist in modernizing and converting databases to SQL.
• Support CDTFA’s Financial Management Systems interfaces and automated processes.

Job description

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-534364

Position #(s): 291-381-1402-189

Working Title: Application Developer

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A

$7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B

$7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

"Discover what makes CDTFA an employer of choice by exploring a video of our vibrant campus!"

California not only needs you; it wants you as part of the growing workforce. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) makes life better for Californians by fairly and efficiently collecting the revenue that supports our essential public services, with CDTFA administered programs accounting for about twenty-three (23%) percent of all state revenue. Tax programs administered by the CDTFA are concentrated in two general areas – sales and use tax, and special taxes and fees. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at CDTFA. CDTFA offers employees reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, paid holidays, advancement opportunities, and the personal fulfillment of knowing that your work is personally impacting the lives of others.

Department Website: http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

All applicants will be considered, however SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority.

Under direction of the Information Technology Supervisor II, the Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I) serves as an Access / SQL database expert providing lead technical and programming support for current Access and SQL databases and provides lead technical and project support for Accountings ongoing initiative to modernize and convert Accountings 100+ Access databases to SQL. This position also provides desktop support for in house and teleworking users along with serving as a technical expert in the design and maintenance of CDTFA’s Financial Management Systems interfaces and automated processes, including the Financial Information System of California (FISCal) and CROS. The incumbent will serve as a technical expert on financial management system projects.

Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change.

Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California’s Personal Leave Program.

This is a re-advertisement of JC-512780. If you previously applied under JC-512780 you would need to re-apply under this new Job Control, JC-534364 in order to be considered.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

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

Special Requirements

• This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify
• Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.