Under the general direction of the Project Delivery and IT Administrative Services Information Technology Manager II (ITM II), the Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) functions as the technical expert and leads development of data strategies, research in the use of Business Intelligence (BI) tools, and establishment of BI standards and practices. The incumbent provides vision and leadership for the programming and analysis related to the development of reports and reporting tools used by various DCA client programs. The incumbent represents the interests of DCA's client programs, department goals and OIS directives in developing new BI capabilities which lead to improved analytical decision making and faster response times for external and internal information requests. The incumbent stays up to date with evolving industry trends and best practices; disseminates this information and modifies existing reporting tool architectural framework accordingly to sustain long-term integrity and reliability. This position is in the System Engineering domain.

In all job functions, employees are responsible for creating an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Employees are expected to provide all members of the public equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians.

CalCareers Exams: Once you find the job you want, we need to learn more about you. We will evaluate your education, experience, abilities, and knowledge through an assessment. The assessment process can take many forms, including an interview or exam, depending on the job.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://forms.office.com/g/ZDz01HNTGG

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

Working Conditions
The incumbent is a Work Week Group E employee and is expected to work an average of 40 hours per week each year and may be required to work specified hours based on the business needs of the office. The incumbent must occasionally move about inside the office to access office machinery. The incumbent must constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine. The incumbent must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The incumbent may be required to perform duties at local client sites as required and at any of DCA's statewide field sites as scheduled in advance. A remote-centered (telework) flexible schedule may be available for this position. The position is located in headquarters in Sacramento, CA. The incumbent is required to travel throughout an assigned geographical area by various methods of transportation.

This position may/may not be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Office of Information Services (OIS) and based on the current telework policy. While the OIS supports telework where possible, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.

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

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-436800

Position #(s):
610-710-1414-XXX

Working Title:
Data Governance and Reporting Architect

Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II $8,130.00 - $10,893.00 A

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
Office of Information Services

Department Information Find your way at DCA - https://www.dca.ca.gov/about_us/jobs/careers.shtml

Are you a highly motivated employee who enjoys providing excellent customer service and is seeking a supportive team environment? Then the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is the place you are searching for. The mission of the DCA is to promote and protect the interests of California consumers. The DCA's Office of Information Services (OIS) supports 39+ agencies who license and regulate various industries within the state of California. The OIS performs the work to configure, test, and implement the enterprise-wide on-line licensing and enforcement system. The OIS is recruiting for highly motivated and enthusiastic employees with analytical and technical skills and a commitment to continuous improvement to meet the business needs of the Department clients and enhance the protection provided to California's consumer public. A supportive team environment will welcome you.

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has many exciting career opportunities available and is dedicated to hiring and retaining qualified employees. DCA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in carrying out its consumer protection mission, and DCA solidifies this commitment starting with its recruitment efforts. DCA enriches its diversity through a workforce that reflects the population it serves, delivers successful results through inclusive team work where all contributions are valued, ensures every employee receives fair opportunities to succeed, and enables all employees to do their best by providing access to tools, resources, information, equipment and career development.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI): Title 11, section 703 (d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance to DCA's (CORI) procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position. Additionally, the position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times.

• Conflict of Interest (COI): This position is subject to Title 16, section 3830 of the California Code of Regulations, the Department of Consumer Affairs' Conflict of Interest Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st, and within 30 days of leaving office.

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: 6/27/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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 Consumer Affairs
Attn: Recruitment Technician, JC-436800, DK
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-321

Sacramento , CA 95834

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Consumer Affairs
Recruitment Technician, JC-436800, DK
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-321

Sacramento , CA 95834
Please note: The drop off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays.
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 MUST be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
  
  When responding to the SOQ, applicants must follow these guidelines:
  
  Responses must be typewritten, no more than two (2) pages using no smaller than a 11-point font.
  
  Identify the page with "Statement of Qualifications" in the page header.
  
  Please review the Duty Statement and the Desirable Qualifications for the Data Governance and Reporting Architect.
  
  PLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING: Review the desirable qualifications and in the order they are listed, briefly summarize your specific experience in each of them including the years of experience.
  
  

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:

Expert developing and implementing enterprise-scale reports and dashboards
Expert working with users in a requirements analysis role
Experience with Cognos Analytics product suite (Report Studio, Analysis Studio, Query Studio, etc.) or similar reporting tool
Extensive knowledge of SQL queries
Experience performance tuning queries
Expert with complex data integration issues and structures
Expert programming/scripting and knowledge of software development life cycle
Expert managing multiple priorities, and assessing and adjusting quickly to changing priorities
Expert with logical and physical data modeling concepts (relational and dimensional)

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

The Department of Consumer Affairs, Office of Information Services is located in the Natomas area, offers FREE PARKING with electric vehicle charging stations, an in-house café, vending machines, and offers many nearby restaurants and retail stores, including http://www.natomasmarketplace.com and http://www.sacramentogateway.com . Just a short distance from I-80 and I-5, with a bus stop directly in front of the building.

Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Jamie Horrell
(000) -
jamie.horrell@dca.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:
EEO Officer
(000) -
eeo1@dca.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 Instructions
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, as specified in the classification specification ( http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/pages/job-descriptions.aspx ), please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts with your application package. Please be aware that if you are selected for the position, you will be required to submit official sealed transcripts.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method for 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.

Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.

Applicants who wish to submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application (STD. 678). https://jobs.ca.gov/pdf/std678.pdf

Applicants who fail to submit the most current version of the STD. 678 may be disqualified.

Multiple positions may become available.

Electronic Submission:
Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted electronically through CalCareers account. The application packages must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date as state on the job vacancy announcement.

U.S Postal Service Mail:
Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted by mail. The envelope must be postmarked before or on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement.

Hand Delivery:
Application and any applicable required documents may be hand delivered by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement. Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interagency mail after 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will not be accepted for any reason. Do not submit applications to the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Drop off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays.

Please note the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application information once it is submitted. If you have updates to your online application after you have submitted it, please contact JobPostings@dca.ca.gov. For all other questions, regarding your CalHR CalCareer account, you may contact the CalCareer unit at (866)844-8671.

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.