Chief, Enterprise Applications Branch

The information Technology Division (ITD) is a key member of the DDS executive management team and provides enterprise applications and technology services that support the DDS business lines. ITD is committed to providing technical leadership, increased business alignment, talent, transparency, and accountability in support of all the DDS strategic technology and business objectives.

Under the administrative and technology direction of the Chief Technology Innovation and Integration Officer, the Information Technology Manager I assist with developing, communicating, executing, and sustaining planning & management initiatives. The role of the Information Technology Manager I (ITM I), Chief, Enterprise Applications Branch, is to provide the vision for enterprise applications development, leadership, and support for all shared ITD software development services, both legacy and emerging technologies. You will play a key role in the success of our software design and data integration strategy, which will directly impact critical business processes. You will be responsible for driving the overall enterprise software and architecture vision, implementation, and delivery that your team produces. You will need to use your software and technical integration knowledge and deep experience in delivering features using Agile methodologies. To succeed, you must balance priorities and collaborate with senior leaders while delivering solutions and supervising key performance indicators.

This position requires you to be a self-starter with the ability to take ownership, work with tight timelines, and handle various tasks simultaneously while continuing a positive work culture. In addition, excellent oral communication and written documentation skills are essential for this role to promote ideas across the branches.

This position is eligible to participate in DDS' hybrid telework schedule. Participation in telework is subject to DDS' guidelines.

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

Working Conditions

• Open-spaced partitioned offices
• Prolonged periods on a personal computer up to 95% of the time.
• May require 24x7 on-call support responsibility as well as weekend support.
• Occasional travel up to 10% for overnight or day trips to California and/or vendor locations.
• This is currently a hybrid position. Must be onsite at least twice a week in Sacramento during regular working hours. (subject to change as per government policies)

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

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-452082

Position #(s):
472-514-1405-001

Working Title:
Chief, Enterprise Applications Branch

Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I $9,114.00 - $12,213.00

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information
The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The DDS is located in a modern, sustainable and innovative office building at 1215 "O" Street, Sacramento, California. Some amenities of the building include:

• First floor retail space (separate access from 12 th Street)
• Café with multiple vendors
• Outdoor seating for meal breaks
• Employee fitness center which includes a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
• Plaza area with kitchenette on each floor
• Lactation rooms

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

Special Requirements

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than three pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered.

Please explain your supervisory experience with software development and leading technical teams. Give three examples of specific projects with technical details, project management methodologies, software tools, and technologies used.

Outline your management style in leading software and architecture teams, business analysts, and supervisors in designing, developing, and implementing end-to-end solutions. Please give specific examples of projects.

What are your strongest technical and leadership skills? Please explain if you have worked on API development, AI/ML, or other emerging technology solutions .

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: 10/16/2024
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 Developmental Services - Headquarters
N/A
Attn: Kristin Romo
Cert Unit
1215 O Street, MS 10-40
Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters
N/A
Kristin Romo
Cert Unit
1215 O Street, MS 10-40
Sacramento , CA 95814

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SEE "SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS" ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
  

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.

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:

Knowledge of:

• Hands-on experience with software development, architecture, and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral, verbal, and presentation).
• Understanding of integration and API development, patterns, and technologies.
• Experience leading teams in an Agile software delivery environment.
• Demonstrable experience coaching and developing individuals to meet career objectives.
• Excellent written documentation and executive presentation abilities.
• Must be able to multitask with research projects, data analysis, and coordination with the executive team.
• Must be willing to challenge the status quo and bring new ideas, approaches, and solutions.
• Must be self-directed and able to work independently.
• Must have experience working with vendors to deliver enterprise solutions.
• Must have a strong background in data warehousing, cloud-native, data visualization, and web development.

Ability to:

• Ability to build, maintain, and extend relationships across the organization.
• Ability to manage and direct the activities of others in a multi-project environment.
• Ability to perform business and process analysis.
• Ability to listen, build rapport, and credibility as a strategic partner vertically within the business unit, as well as with leadership and functional teams.
• Ability to map joint organizational vision and long-term strategies and idea generation.
• Ability to set expectations with business partners and effectively leverage governance for a positive business partner experience.
• Ability to influence and break down silos within an organization as well as across organizations.
• Ability to work with limited management direction.
• Ability to lead change using positive and collaborative methods.
• Ability to focus on business values with a person-centric rather than a solutions-only approach.

Benefits
As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

California State Employee Benefits Summary

CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2024

CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2025

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 position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Kristin Romo
(916) 322-7660
kristin.romo@dds.ca.gov

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:
Office of Human Rights and Advocacy
(916) 654-1888
OHRAS@dds.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further information on the definition of the above may be found on the California Department of Human Resources' website at: www.calhr.ca.gov

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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.