INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

California Child Support Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Child Support Services is seeking a motivated Information Technology Specialist II to join the Technology Services Division in Sacramento. This role focuses on development tools, workspace environments, and technical leadership to ensure high-quality, fast software delivery and modernization.

The ideal candidate will guide developers on standards, frameworks, configurations, and processes, while fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment and driving efficient, secure

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing IT development environments and toolchains.
• Ability to establish coding standards and best practices.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of the development workspace and related tools.
• Guide developers on technical solutions, coding standards and processes.
• Support modernization efforts and maintain documentation.

Skills

Technical oversight

Development tools

Coding standards

Leadership

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-536350

Position #(s):

817-431-1414-003

Working Title:

Development Tools & Application Specialist

Classification:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

$8,625.00 - $11,557.00 A

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

START ON A NEW JOURNEY TODAY!

The Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) promotes parental responsibility to enhance the well-being of children by providing child support services to establish parentage and collect child support. This is a great opportunity to work for a progressive and innovative organization that cares about children, and to work with individuals who value and care about their staff. DCSS provides an environment where creativity and productivity are encouraged, recognized, and rewarded.

DCSS believes in the dignity and intrinsic value of every human being. We welcome, affirm, and support employees of all races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, experiences, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and any other category people use to define themselves. We strive to create safe and inclusive environments that celebrate diversity, embrace cultural sensitivity, foster positive relationships, and center equity in practice and policy. DCSS believes equity is an essential component of a successful child support program and delivers quality services that embrace a vision of all parents engaged in supporting their children.

DCSS encourages people with disabilities to apply for jobs with us. The Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) can help people with disabilities get jobs with the State of California. Using LEAP is optional. Learn more about LEAP and find available examinations on CalHR’s LEAP page. Link: Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) (ca.gov)

For more information about DCSS, visit: https://childsupport.ca.gov/

Job Description And Duties

Who We're Looking For…

The Department of Child Support Services, Technology Services Division is seeking a motivated and highly skilled Information Technology Specialist II to join the Child Support Enforcement Development Section. This role serves as a development tools and application specialist responsible for providing technical oversight and management of the development workspace environment, including frameworks, tools, configurations, processes, and documentation to support high quality, high performance, faster software delivery, and modernization efforts. In addition, this role will also provide guidance and technical leadership to developers on technical solutions, coding standards, best practices, and processes.

We are looking for an individual who demonstrates initiative, independent judgment, a positive attitude, and originality. The ideal candidate will bring strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment while consistently demonstrating tact, integrity, ownership, and accountability.

This position requires someone who can build effective, cooperative working relationships and proactively identify opportunities to enhance the technical stability of the development environment by ensuring coding standards, best practices, and guidelines are properly established and maintained.

If this opportunity sounds exciting and well-aligned with your skills, we encourage you to review the application instructions below and apply.

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

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire.