Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Telework is available.

Under direction of the Enterprise Product Support Information Technology Manager I (IT Mgr I), the Information Technology Specialist I (IT Spec I) may perform a wide variety of tasks requiring regular innovative problem solving within broadly stated and non-specific guidelines. The scope typically includes multiple program areas, and involves planning, developing, and implementing technological solutions that are essential to the missions of the overall organization, or affecting large numbers of people on a long-term or continuous basis.

The IT Spec I demonstrates full competence in a specialized analytical role at this level of proficiency for the support of software products. The IT Spec I takes technical accountability for work done and decisions taken. Work performed at the IT Spec I level affects the work of other experts, the development of major aspects of technology projects, programs or missions, or the products and services of substantial numbers of users.

Telework
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule within California based on departmental policy and operational needs. The telework policy is subject to change depending on business needs, and/or reporting to the work site may be required with minimal notification given. Pursuant to Executive Order, effective July 1, 2025, employees in this position will be required to report to the work site a minimum of two (2) days per week, increasing to four (4) days per week effective July 1, 2026. The specific on-site days will be determined by the department based on operational requirements.

Visa Sponsorship
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

CA Residency:

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon a job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

• Position may require the ability to be contacted for service outages or other emergencies.
• Must maintain consistent and predictable attendance.
• Periodic work may be needed outside normal work hours.
• Some travel may be required for meetings, training and conferences.
• Must pass a fingerprint background criminal record check completed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Special Requirements

Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed state application (STD. 678) – For exam use only.

Please do NOT include your Social Security Number on any of the submitted documents.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) REQUIRED
All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). You must provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below. Each individual response must be numbered and include the full text of the numbered items prior to your response. Please include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. Limit your SOQ to a maximum of two (2) pages, single-spaced, eleven-point font.

Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Cover letters and résumés do not take the place of the SOQ.

1. Describe an experience analyzing and resolving a technical problem and your interaction with the customer/user experiencing the problem.

2. Describe your background, experience, education, and/or training with IBM zSystems and your ability to serve as a subject matter expert, mentor to staff and trusted advisor to management.

3. Describe how your work experiences allow you to perform within the work environment requirements of this position. Demonstrate if you performed in similar capacity.

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:

General z/Systems desirable knowledge:

• Knowledge of z/OS operating systems and related software.
• Knowledge of z/OS hardware.
• Familiarity with the use of Windows environment for desktop. (Windows environment, MS Office, Microsoft Teams, Citrix).
• Knowledge of and experience with zSystem components, workloads, and utilities (e.g. JES2/JES3, TSO, ISPF, JCL, CLIST’s, REXX, SMF, RACF, SMP/E).
• Knowledge of zSystems concepts, workload types and workflow, including major categories of interactive/batch jobs.
• Software Installation experience on zSystems platform.
• Ability to work with a variety of technical and management staff as well as vendors and customers.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of the importance of good customer service and the necessity of effective communication to meet customer’s business needs.
• Session Manager, TSO, and Passport application to access Mainframe.
• Linux on z and USS concepts.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance.
• Very good ability to organize and prioritize workflow and projects.
• Very good problem solving, debugging and analytical skills.

Specific desirable knowledge:  

Enterprise Product Support:

Knowledge of the design/support of the third-party vendor software to include the following:

• Knowledge of the installation/use of the SAS programming language for zSystems and PCSAS.
• Knowledge of System Management Facility (SMF) processing and principles.

Benefits

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

Additional Application Instructions

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

Applicants who wish to submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State Application (STD. 678) revised 10/2023. The position number and job control number must be identified in the job title line of the STD 678 (these numbers will auto-populate in the job title of the STD 678 if submitting an electronic application through CalCareers Account). The hard copy application MUST be signed. Applicants who fail to submit the most current version of the STD. 678 may be disqualified.  

Note: Applications MUST include the “From dates“ and “To” dates, “Hours Per Week”, and “Duties Performed” fields for all job listed in the “Employment History” fields, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. State employees must list the specific departments for which they worked and indicate the specific civil service classification titles held (not working titles). Applications that are submitted blank will be considered incomplete. Reference to a resume in place of a description of the duties will not be accepted. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Please note that the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application information once it is submitted. For all other questions regarding your CalHR CalCareer account, you may contact the CalCareer Unit at (866) 844-8671.

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 -

  Required. Please see “Special Requirements” section for further information.

• Other -

  If you are using EDUCATION to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, you MUST provide your unofficial transcripts as proof of meeting the education requirements as listed in the Classification Specification (please see the Class Specification located under “Minimum Requirements” on the left -hand side of this job posting). Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide a foreign transcript evaluation. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at   . Official transcripts and official foreign degree transcripts will be required prior to appointment. If you are not using education to qualify for this classification, you do not need to submit transcripts. To bypass the required document, select Choose/Upload and select Bypass File.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Second job, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, 2 days per week,

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