Telework Information: Telework is available.

The California Department of Technology (CDT) is focused on improving how state government develops and implements innovative solutions to meet the public's evolving needs, enrich customer experiences, and improve critical technological applications. The CDT's Office of Digital Services plays a critical role to enhance digital government and build a California that works for all Californians. We do this by providing foundational platforms and technology (such as GIS/Open Data, Web Portals, Software Engineering and Open-Source code curation) for organizations to provide innovative digital services.

Under the administrative direction of the State Geographic Information Officer, the Information Technology Specialist III (IT Spec III) serves as the GIS Data Engineering Architect. This expert / highly skilled position serves as the lead consultant responsible for working with cross-functional teams and business programs to analyze their spatial business problems and leads the design and development of Data Warehouse reporting systems including Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) tools and processes, Data modeling, Reporting for end users, and data pipelines. The IT Spec III also provides data insights and recommendations on potential solutions involving complex technology, a subsystem of business applications or work on integration projects, and typically requires an unusual depth of understanding in a singular technology or a good understanding of multiple technologies. The IT Spec III also leads teams of other Information Technology (IT) professionals as needed. Additionally, the IT Spec III leads and facilitates various communities of practice which enable the state's greater technology community and business programs to share knowledge and best practices, ask questions of their colleagues, and directly engage on high priority topics.

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

Working Conditions

• During state emergencies or activation by the California Office of Emergency Services, incumbents may be asked to work extended hours, 12-hour shifts, and/or off site and occasionally out of town.
• May be required to carry and use a cell phone or mobile device.
• May occasionally be required to work some weekends.
• May occasionally be required to work outside of normal business hours.
• May occasionally be required to travel between Rancho Cordova and Sacramento.
• Must pass a fingerprint background criminal record check completed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

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

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-426293

Position #(s):
695-540-1415-325

Working Title:
GIS Data Engineering Architect

Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III $8,961.00 - $12,009.00

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Work Week:
MONDAY - FRIDAY

Department Information The California Department of Technology (CDT) is the guardian of public data, a leader in information technology (IT) services and solutions, and has broad responsibility and authority over all aspects of technology in California state government, including policy formation, interagency coordination, IT project oversight, information security, technology service delivery, and advocacy.

As an industry leader, we are committed to partnering with state and local government and educational entities to deliver digital services, develop innovative and responsive solutions for business needs, and provide quality assurance for state government IT projects and services. Our success and legacy of service is reliant upon our highly talented, dedicated, and diverse workforce, for it is our individual cultural diversity, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities that spark our collaborative strength and innovative approach to serving the State of California.

Department Website: http://cdt.ca.gov

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.

Must pass a fingerprint background criminal record check completed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

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, twelve-point Arial 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 your experience in developing spatial web applications using low code or scripting environments. Be sure to review the data sourcing, processing, application development, and long-term maintenance of these systems. Include how you have used and delivered raster data and imagery.

2.Describe your experience in using ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Pro and your experience with open source GIS tools.

3. Describe your experience coordinating GIS project decisions with external stakeholder groups in diverse and sensitive environments, identifying alternative solutions, negotiating agreements, or achieving consensus between diverse parties on goals, objectives, and requirements.

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: 4/22/2024
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.

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 Technology
Attn: Human Resources/ LM/ RPA 23-325/ JC-426293
Selection Services Unit
P.O. Box 1810
Rancho Cordova , CA 95741

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Technology
Human Resources/ LM/ RPA 23-325/ JC-426293
10860 Gold Center Drive

Rancho Cordova , CA 95670
Please drop off at 2nd Floor Security
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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  Required. Please see "Special Requirements" section for further information.
  

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or closely related field is desired.
• Expert knowledge/experience with data engineering principles and either ESRI technology stack or open source spatial software.
• Expert level experience or education in one or more of the following technologies: ArcGIS Online, ArcSDE, ArcGIS Enterprise, Mapserver, Geoserver, PostGIS, Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, Microsoft MSSQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, other SQL based RDBMs, NoSQL, Hadoop, ETL / ELT, Data Lakes, Data Warehouses and Enterprise Metadata Management Systems.
• In-depth hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Amazon Glue, Amazon Lamba, S3, Azure Blob, FME, 5TRAN and Matillion.
• Expert knowledge and experience with Data Warehouse concept and architectures, Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) technologies, Star-schema, Snowflake schema and Aggregation etc.
• Expert level experience building end-to-end data solutions using Data models, Data pipelines and BI products.
• Expert level programming experience in one or more of the following languages: .NET, C#, Java, SQL, R, Python and associated packages such as GDAL, Rasterio and Pandas.
• Expert level experience producing requirements documents, systems architecture and interfaces, data model diagrams, configuration management documents etc.
• Experience in processing large raster data sets and designing efficient raster storage and delivery systems in cloud hosted solutions.
• Ability to conceive and portray the big picture; creatively think outside the box with the ability to power through challenges in pursuit of a solution.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, including the ability to present ideas and information effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of project management best practices.
• Ability to critically think and approach problems with creativity while using a variety of analytical techniques to resolve said problems.
• Knowledge of principles of public administration, organization, analytical techniques and technical report writing, methods to conduct research, analyze and evaluate information, develop studies and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of state and CDT rules, regulations, policies, practices, and reporting criteria.
• Ability to apply creative thinking in the design and development of methods of processing information with IT systems.
• Ability to analyze information, situations, data, and complex business systems, identify problems, reason logically and creatively, draw valid conclusions, and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to learn emerging technologies that may become necessary to support the organization's business and long-term strategic plan.

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

Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://cdt.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
David Hodson
(916) 898-0461
David.Hodson@state.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:
Thomas Willis
(916) 898-0119
Thomas.Willis@state.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.

The Fine Print

When applying for a Job Opening, you must be sure to submit one state application per RPA #. You must indicate the RPA # you are applying for on your application, as well as your eligibility in the Explanations box; otherwise, your application may not be processed.

If you have questions about the State Hiring Process visit our Career Opportunities webpage at https://cdt.ca.gov/career-opportunities/state-hiring-process .

Training and Development Assignment may be considered. Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment.

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

Note : Applications must include a description of the duties performed for each position held; 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.

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.