Exam Bulletin - Information Technology Supervisor II

State of California

Exam Code: EX-1572

Examination Plans Included:

  • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II - Open

Final Filing Date: Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

Classification Details

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II: $8,016.00 - $10,741.00 per Month

View the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II classification specification.

Application Instructions

This is not a timed examination. If you request a Reasonable Accommodation, your account will be locked and you will not be able to proceed with the examination until the request is processed.

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

Who Should Apply:

The information below will help you determine which classification(s) is(are) appropriate for you. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as stated on this bulletin to compete in this examination.

Open and Open, Non-Promotional Examination(s):

  • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II - Open

For all Classifications, once you have participated in any of the following examinations, you may not recompete for 9 months:

Exam Code(s):

    1572

For INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II, once you have participated in any of the following examinations, you may not recompete for 9 months:

Exam Code(s):

  • EX-01572

How To Apply:

Submit an Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) to apply for this examination.

Electronic applications can be submitted through your account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

Special Testing Arrangements:

If you require assistance or alternative testing arrangements due to a disability, indicate on your application that you need reasonable accommodation. You will be contacted by a representative of the testing department to make the necessary arrangements. If you have not been contacted by the time you receive notification of testing, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

If you are unable to submit your application or complete the test due to a disability, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.

Unless otherwise stated in the Minimum Qualifications, qualifying experience may be combined on a proportionate basis if the requirements stated below include more than one pattern and are distinguished as "Either" 1, "or" 2, "or" 3, etc. For example, applicants possessing qualifying experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 1 and additional experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 2 may be accepted to an examination as meeting 100% of the overall experience requirement.

00101404 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II

Two years of experience as an Information Technology Specialist I; or

One year of experience as an Information Technology Supervisor I; or

Five years of information technology experience, two years of which shall include experience in a lead or supervisory capacity performing a variety of progressively responsible technical, analytical and/or supervisory tasks for computer systems or services in one or more of the major six domains or a closely related or emerging information technology field.

A bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for three years of the required general information technology experience. An associate's degree from an accredited college may substitute for one and a half years of the required general information technology experience. Only one degree may be used for substitution.

When using education to meet minimum qualifications, education must include 15 semester units (or 22.5 quarter units) of information technology or closely related course work.

Position Description

00101404 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II

This is the full supervisory level. Under general direction, incumbents plan, organize, and direct the work of one or more information technology programs or units, and may occasionally perform the most difficult or sensitive work. This level directly or indirectly supervises all lower level information technology and support staff performing work in any domain or combination of domains. At this level, incumbents may also: identify, document, and monitor defined service levels and performance management standards; manage contracts; ensure compliance to project management standards; develop scope of work; and participate in vendor/product solution evaluation and selection.

Preferred or Desirable Qualifications

For specific positions, departments may specify knowledge, experience, or specific training in one or more of the six identified domains.

For information regarding position location(s), please refer to the Eligible List Information section.

Examination Information

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This examination consists of the following component(s):

Component OrderComponent TypeComponent DuePercentage of Final Score
1CalHR Online ExamN/A100%

A final score of 70% must be attained to be placed on the eligible list.

In addition to evaluating the applicant's relative knowledge, skill and ability as demonstrated by quality and breadth of education/experience, emphasis in each test component will be on measuring competitively, relative to job demands, each applicant's:

Knowledge of:

  1. Information technology governance principles and guidelines to support decision making
  2. Complex and mission critical business processes and systems
  3. Principles, methods and procedures for designing, developing, optimizing, and integrating systems in accordance with best practices
  4. System specifications design, documentation, and implementation methodologies and techniques
  5. The principles of personnel management, supervision, and training
  6. The organization's mission, policies, principles and practices
  7. Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, coordination of people and resources
  8. Principles and practices of organization, administration, personnel (recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, labor relations, negotiation, and personnel information systems), and budget management
  9. Organizational roles and responsibilities and the ability to tailor training appropriately
  10. Principles and practices of employee supervision, development, and training
  11. A supervisor's responsibility for promoting equal opportunity in hiring and employee development and promotion
  12. Maintaining a work environment which is free of discrimination and harassment
  13. Principles of personnel management, supervision, and training
  14. The department's Equal Employment Opportunity objectives
  15. A supervisor's role in Equal Employment Opportunity and the processes available to meet equal employment objectives
Ability to:
  1. Formulate and recommend policies and procedures
  2. Perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities
  3. Establish and maintain project priorities
  4. Apply federal, state, department, and organizational policies and procedures to state information technology operations
  5. Apply systems life cycle management concepts used to plan, develop, implement, operate, and maintain information systems
  6. Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interests of the organization
  7. Consider the business implications of the technology to the current and future business environment
  8. Communicate change impacts and change activities through various methods
  9. Conduct end-user training
  10. Collaborate closely with technical subject matter experts such as database administrators, network engineers, and server administrators to ensure systems are secure and meet compliance requirements
  11. Assess situation to determine the importance, urgency, and risks to the project and the organization
  12. Make decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization
  13. Provide quality and timely ad hoc project information to executives, project team members, and stakeholders
  14. Develop decision making documents
  15. Assess and understand complex business processes and customer requirements to ensure new technologies, architectures, and security products will meet their needs
  16. Supervise technical personnel
  17. Plan, administer, and monitor expenditures
  18. Assess, analyze, and identify information technology policy needs
  19. Establish cooperative relationships and gain support of key individuals to accomplish goals
  20. Plan, coordinate, and direct the activities of multi-disciplinary staff
  21. Effectively promote equal opportunity in employment and maintain a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment
  22. Effectively contribute to the department's Equal Employment Opportunity objectives

Eligible List Information

A Servicewide Open eligible list for the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II Classification will be established for:

  • State of California

The names of successful competitors will be merged onto the eligible list(s) in order of final score regardless of test date. Eligibility expires 12 months after it is established. Applicants must then retake the examination to reestablish eligibility.

Resulting Eligibility List(s) will be used to fill vacancies throughout the State of California.

Veterans' Preference will be granted for this examination. Veterans' Preference is an assistance program for veterans, veteran widows and widowers, and spouses of 100% disabled veterans who seek employment with the state. Veterans' Preference is also extended to currently serving military members nearing their retirement or separation date.

You are not eligible for Veteran's Preference if you are:

  • A veteran who has been dishonorably discharged or released.
  • A veteran, widow or widower of a veteran, or spouse of a 100 percent disabled veteran who currently has permanent civil service status. (Permanent civil service status is the status of an employee who is lawfully retained in his/her position after completion of the applicable probationary period. This does not include limited term).

Veterans' Preference is codified in Government Code Sections 18973 – 18979.

Veteran status is verified by the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Directions to apply for Veterans' Preference are on the Veterans' Preference Application (Std. Form 1093), which is available at www.CalCareers.ca.gov, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Career Credits are not granted for examination(s) administered on an Open basis or a Promotional basis.

Information Technology Supervisor II Training and Experience Examination Preview

Instructions:
Rate your experience performing specific job-related tasks.

Respond to each of the following statements by indicating how the statement applies to you. You are required to respond to every question and provide relevant examples. Also, indicate the references who can verify the information provided.

In responding to each statement, you may refer to your WORK EXPERIENCE, whether paid or volunteer, your EDUCATION, and/or FORMAL TRAINING COURSES you have completed.

PLEASE NOTE: This examination is designed to gain an overall assessment of your education, training, and experience as it directly relates to the duties and the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position. Possession of specific education is not required to be successful in this examination; however, such achievements may substitute for desirable levels of experience. All components of this examination have been carefully validated by tying them directly to job requirements and documenting their relevance to the position.

Tasks
  1. Formulating procedures, standards, and/or policies for technology implementation utilizing various communication methods (e.g., manuals, proposals, checklists, presentations).
  2. Recommending procedures, standards, and/or policies for technology implementation utilizing various communication methods (e.g., manuals, training, proposals, checklists, presentations).
  3. Assisting with technology procurement to ensure compliance with organizational and industry policies, and standards.
  4. Leading the design and/or implementation of technology solutions across single and/or multiple platforms in alignment with organizational needs and industry standards.
  5. Evaluating risk (e.g., security, project, operational) to develop mitigation strategies to minimize organizational impact.
  6. Managing risk (e.g., security, project, operational) to develop mitigation strategies to minimize organizational impact.
  7. Leading information technology activities using industry best practices (e.g., Project Management and System Development Life Cycle, Information Technology Service Management) to meet organizational objectives.
  8. Leading teams of internal and external stakeholders (e.g., business analysts, technical staff, support staff, subject matter experts, vendor partners) to achieve organizational technology objectives.
  9. Leading teams that research and analyze emerging trends in technology to meet current and future organizational needs.
  10. Leading problem resolution and management activities (e.g., troubleshooting, incident investigations, issue tracking, documenting and reporting the incident lifecycle).
  11. Developing personnel (e.g., leading, mentoring, training, hiring, coaching) to maintain high performing and collaborative teams.
  12. Overseeing personnel (e.g., leading, mentoring, training, hiring, coaching) to develop and maintain high performing and collaborative teams.
  13. Communicating technical information to non-technical people in clear language to ensure comprehension.
  14. Utilizing basic project management principles to ensure timely completion of projects/assignments.
  15. Analyzing laws, rules, regulations, and policies to ensure compliance.
  16. Setting goals and priorities to allow for timely completion of work.
  17. Developing alternative solutions to problems by analyzing information and evaluating results to ensure the best possible outcome.
  18. Leading and coordinating teams to achieve individual and/or team success.

Testing Departments

  • State of California

Contact Information

Questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

State of California
CalCareer Service Center
1810 16th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: (866) 844-8671
CalCareer@calhr.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.

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.

Drug Free Statement

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free State 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.

General Information

Examination and/or Employment Application (STD 678) forms are available at the California Department of Human Resources, local offices of the Employment Development Department, and through your CalCareer Account (www.CalCareers.ca.gov).

If you meet the requirements stated on this examination bulletin, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination described in this bulletin will be rated against a predetermined job-related rating, and all applicants who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

State of California reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all applicants will be notified.

General Qualifications: Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. In open examinations, investigation may be made of employment records and personal history and fingerprinting may be required.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists established by competitive examination, regardless of date, must be used in the following order: 1) sub-divisional promotional, 2) departmental promotional, 3) multi-departmental promotional, 4) service-wide promotional, 5) departmental open, 6) open. When there are two lists of the same kind, the older must be used first. Eligible lists will expire in one to four years unless otherwise stated on the bulletin.

High School Equivalence: Equivalence to completion of the 12th grade may be demonstrated in any one of the following ways: 1) passing the General Education Development (GED) Test; 2) completion of 12 semester units of college-level work; 3) certification from the State Department of Education, a local school board, or high school authorities that the competitor is considered to have education equivalent to graduation from high school; or 4) for clerical and accounting classes, substitution of business college work in place of high school on a year-for-year basis.

Accepted applicants must provide proof of identification at each in-person test session. Acceptable identification consists of a photo identification card or two forms of signed identification.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Your CalCareer Account)