Personnel & Payroll Support Unit, Team 3, Supervisor

Under the general direction of an Information Technology Manager I, the incumbent will lead and supervise a team of information technology professionals at the associate and specialist level. The team is responsible for the planning, analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of enterprise-wide, highly complex electronic information processing applications. The projects assigned to the team have enterprise-wide and statewide impact to support the business functions of the State Controller's Office (SCO).

Duties and Responsibilities:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

Supervision and Human Resource activities:

• Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports in the management and coordination of application development activities in support of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Develop staffing plans to accomplish Unit goals and objectives in accordance with organizational mission and strategic goals.
• Maintain high performance teams through proactive coaching and mentoring of direct reports and promote a learning culture by developing individual training plans and facilitating cross training within the unit and/or section.
• Establish performance expectations; provide continuous feedback; complete appraisals and individual development plans annually; complete probation reports on a timely basis; and conduct other performance management activities, including adherence to the State's progressive discipline policy which may include corrective or disciplinary action.
• Develop and execute succession plans to ensure adequate levels of application development expertise are maintained to support current and future needs within the unit.

Application Development Workload Management activities:

• Identify and obtain management approval of project scope, budget, staffing and schedule using project management methodology and practices.
• Provide direction to staff concerning changes in priorities, project scope and schedule.
• Use project portfolio management software to manage and implement all project management activities and resource assignments.
• Prepare and monitor project schedules and resource management work plans in accordance with state and departmental guidelines.
• Establish and track priorities, assignments, dependencies, deliverables, completion dates and resources.
• Oversee the review of SDLC outputs for content, quality and accuracy.
• Implement risk, change control and issue management processes for each project.
• Develop productive relationships with internal and external business partners.
• Monitor, manage, and report project progress and related activities in status meetings and written reports for management and stakeholders.
• Prepare and direct the development of written standards, policies, procedures and reporting criteria for each project.

Contract Management functions:

• Prepare, participate in and/or direct personal service contracts for consultants or contractors.
• Track time, deliverables and expenditures for these services.
• Implement and facilitate a quality control process to be used and applied to consultants or contract staff deliverables. Coordinate the activities and assignments of the project team with those of vendors, consultants, contractors and functional managers of support, operational, and customer staff.

Strategic Planning and Support of Government functions:

• Prepare budget estimates, concept papers, Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL) deliverables and other documents for application development activities resulting from legislation, or business program needs.
• Present information to management and stakeholders.
• Provide feedback and support implementation of the SCO Information Technology Strategic Plan.
• Maintain knowledge on emerging trends in information technologies and practices.
• Participate in the development of SCO Information Technology policies and strategies.
• Support SCO enterprise architecture, project management, business analysis and information security practices.

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

Working Conditions
This position has telework opportunities available.

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

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-449030

Position #(s):
051-340-1404-002

Working Title:
Personnel & Payroll Support Unit, Team 3, Supervisor

Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II $8,256.00 - $11,063.00

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
Information Systems Division

Department Information The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California's chief fiscal officer, the Controller's Office ensures accountability and transparency of California's financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. Here, you'll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state's future.

The Information Services Division (ISD) of the California State Controller's Office is the technology hub that drives innovation and efficiency across the agency. ISD is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing critical IT systems that support the State's payroll, accounting, and financial reporting functions. If you're passionate about software development, cybersecurity, data management, or IT project management, ISD offers a dynamic environment for tech professionals looking to make a meaningful impact. Take the next step in your career with an organization that values innovation, integrity, and the well-being of its employees. Apply today and build a California where everyone thrives!
To learn more about the SCO, visit: https://www.sco.ca.gov/index.html

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Special Requirements

A copy of your degree, transcripts, or degree evaluation is required.

Take the Information Technology Supervisor II examination here:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/ExamSearchResults.aspx#kw=INFORMATION%20TECHNOLOGY%20SUPERVISOR%20ii

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: 9/20/2024
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:

State Controller's Office
Attn: Human Resources Office - J.W.
300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

State Controller's Office
Human Resources Office - J.W.
300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento , CA 95814
Applications dropped off in person must be received by 5 p.m. in HR, by the final filing date.
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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts

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.

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.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Denise Middleton
(916) 323-6695

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
(916) 324-2223

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.

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.