Job Posting: IT Specialist I

Department of Finance

JC-500010
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IT Specialist I
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,710.00 - $10,852.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 12/12/2025

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Information Technology Manager I, the Information Technology Specialist I is a member of the Enterprise Systems Development web team and is responsible for development and maintenance of department’s web sites and remediation of electronic documents to comply with accessibility requirements. This position will provide technical support to the Department’s projects involving web development for static and dynamic HTML websites as well as SharePoint-based sites. This position utilizes expert skills in coding, testing, and maintaining custom, interactive, secure, mission critical websites and web accessibility requirements.

The Information Technology Specialist I must have the ability to learn new concepts, understand system to system relationships and interfaces and maintain cooperative working relationships with business partners and the development team to identify goals and objectives. The incumbent must possess strong organizational, analytical, and verbal/written communication skills; works independently, participate in meetings, provide status reports, and completes work assignments in an effective, accurate, and timely manner. The incumbent must keep up with current industry trends, standards and practices related to web development, publishing, video production and accessibility requirements.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-500010
Position #(s):
300-915-1402-003
Working Title:
IT Specialist I
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
$6,710.00 - $8,990.00 L
$7,379.00 - $9,887.00 M
$8,099.00 - $10,852.00 N
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Are you looking for a position in a fast-paced, prestigious organization with great potential for personal development and career advancement? Would you find working with the top management in State Government and with the State Legislature exciting and rewarding? If so, the Department of Finance offers a broad range of professional career paths in such areas as budgeting, accounting and auditing, information technology, economic and population research, and general administration.  

Look no further, apply today! 

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

Special Requirements

Finance currently has a hybrid telework model, which requires employees to work in the office a minimum of two days during the workweek with additional in office days required as needed and sometimes on short notice, for reasons such as hearings, site visits, or required in-person meetings or trainings. Implementation of Executive Order N-22-25 requiring four in-office work days has been postponed until July 1, 2026, but may be subject to change. 

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: 12/12/2025

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 Finance
DOF Human Resources Office
Attn: Dianne Havens
915 L Street, Suite 1235
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Finance
DOF Human Resources Office
Dianne Havens
915 L Street, Suite 1235
Sacramento, CA 95814
Please note that the HR Office is closed from 12:00PM to 1:00PM for lunch.
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.
  • School Transcripts
  • Supplemental Application -
    In order to be considered for this position, applicants must submit a supplemental application no more than two typed pages, using 12-point font. Please provide examples in responding to the following statements:
    1. Describe your work experience in the areas of web development with emphasis on experience as a senior or independent developer of complex websites and SharePoint environments.
    2. Describe your knowledge, skills, and abilities in troubleshooting technical issues related to web development. Provide an example of a technical issue you encountered and how you resolved it. Include the tools you used and explain how they were applied to resolve the technical issues.
    3. Describe any experience in graphic design and video production and postproduction editing. Provide a portfolio of graphic works and examples of video clips. Include details about the tools you used in these projects.
    4. Describe your experience in remediation web pages, documents, and audio/video recordings to meet web accessibility requirements. Include any accessibility training you've completed.
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:
  1. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  2. Strong analytical skills and experience resolving complex problems or issues.
  3. Ability to develop and maintain excellent customer service.
  4. Ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively, both orally and in writing.
  5. Ability to develop training materials and conduct customer’s training.
  6. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
  7. Experience designing and building static and dynamic HTML websites as well as SharePoint-based sites.
  8. In-depth experience with web development both server-side and front-end logic, and SharePoint environments.
  9. Ability to conduct unit, system integration, regression, and acceptance testing.
  10. Experience with designing logos, cards, brochures, and other graphic materials for publication and/or electronic distribution.
  11. Knowledge of best practices for web application development frameworks.
  12. Working knowledge of Visual Studio Code and Azure DevOps.
  13. Experience and proficiency in using Adobe applications including, but not limited to Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver.
  14. Experience using Microsoft applications including, but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  15. Working knowledge of macOS.

Benefits

For general information related to benefits with the State of California, please click here: State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website.

Finance employees are excluded from collective bargaining and are eligible to receive the following enhanced benefits:

  • Enhanced medical, dental, and disability benefits
  • Employer paid Life Insurance
  • Additional hour of Vacation/Annual Leave
  • Excluded employees are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding

For more details about employee benefits, visit the Department of Finance’s website here.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.dof.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Dianne Havens
(916) 323-4071
Dianne.Havens@dof.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Sergei Ludanov
(916) 956-6775
Sergei.Ludanov@dof.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:
Kelly Teeple
(916) 445-3368 ext: 3404
Kelly.Teeple@dof.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.

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
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