Job Posting: Technology Integration Services Branch Chief

Department of Public Health

JC-431842
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Technology Integration Services Branch Chief
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II

$10,734.00 - $13,048.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 5/28/2024

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by creating innovative solutions, strengthening partnerships and collaborations, and embracing technology. The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) leverages data and technology to advance goals and inform action and accountability.

 

The Information Technology Manger II (ITM II) works under the administrative direction of the Assistant Deputy Director, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Information Technology Services Division. Acting as Executive Manager of the Technology Integration Services Branch (TISB), the ITM II provides leadership and direction to professional and highly technical staff responsible for designing, implementing, and securing technology solutions, leading the organization's technological evolution. This includes, but is not limited to, the activities of the Security Operations Center (SOC) within TISB, which enhances cybersecurity, integrates SOC capabilities, and proactively identifies security threats. The ITM II oversees the design and implementation of technology solutions and champions cloud-based technologies and innovative approaches. Their strategic vision and leadership ensures CDPH remains at the forefront of digital innovation while maintaining security and compliance.


The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200, and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

 

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment 

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-431842
Position #(s):
580-152-1406-XXX
Working Title:
Technology Integration Services Branch Chief
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II
$10,734.00 - $13,048.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission is to protect the health of the people of California and help shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) supports the mission and services of CDPH as well as implementing the technology required to ensure the success of the public services and meet the expectations of the people of California. The Technology Integration Services Branch (TISB), within ITSD, is responsible for developing and maintaining CDPH's technological blueprint, ensuring that all systems and solutions are designed and implemented in a way that maximizes efficiency and capability while ensuring a secure operating model and adherence to applicable laws and standards. TISB will provide expertise in four areas of focus: Solutions and Systems Delivery; Cognitive Services/Artificial Intelligence (AI); Identity and Access Management (IDAM); and Security Operations.

Special Requirements

This position is pending HR approval


For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY).  Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

 

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # 431482 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

 

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 CalCareers Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

 

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email apply@cdph.ca.gov for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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: 5/28/2024

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 Public Health
Attn: Classification & Certification Unit
P.O. Box 997378
MS 1700-1702
Sacramento, CA 95899-7378

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Public Health
Classification & Certification Unit
1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430
Sacramento, CA 95814
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 - Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting.  Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.
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:

The following skills, either directly or in a leadership capacity are desirable given the intended staff roles within the branch:

  • Experience in the domain of Information Security Operations and Technical Security Architecture. Leadership of security systems support staff, incident responders and program/project liaison for major initiatives with security architecture considerations.
  • Experience in the domain of Machine Learning and General Artificial Intelligence (ML/GenAI).  Specifically creating, overseeing, or participating in a leadership capacity in ML/GenAI initiatives. Understanding of applicable federal and State controls pertaining to the risk analysis and vetting of use cases in the pursuit of AI project implementations.
  • Experience in the domain of Identity and Access Management/Privileged Access Management. Specifically with implementing and/or overseeing the implementation of IDM and PAM solutions for staff, business associate, and constituent access to applications and services.
  • Experience leading complex projects from conception through completion on innovative technologies.

Benefits

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

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.

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Division
(916) 445-0983
apply@cdph.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Clarissa Wallace
(279) 217-0711
Clarissa.Wallace@cdph.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 Office
(916) 445-0938
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.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions

All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please read all instructions carefully. This questionnaire will be used to supplement questions asked during the formal interview process. In your response, please include any education, training, experience, and skills that show the expertise needed for the position. Your responses should be typed, in a minimum of 12-point font, single-spaced, on standard-sized paper (8.5" x 11"), and limited to one page per question. Please respond to all questions.

  1. Tell us about professional journey; what led you to this point; and how it aligns with the role, responsibilities, and duties of the Technology Innovation Services Branch Chief? Additionally, describe what your current role is.
  2. The Information Technology Services Division is responsible for over 200 applications at CDPH in a heterogeneous development environment. Please describe how you would consolidate these applications to a common platform taking into consideration cost, staffing, and technology currently deployed.
  3. Describe an enterprise project where you led or collaborated with a team taking into account complete information security and privacy activities such as:
    • Access Control
    • Technical Architecture and Design
    • Data Security
    • Incident management
    • Security awareness
    • What were the key challenges you faced, and how did you overcome them?
  4. Describe your hands on and/or leadership experience with architecting, deploying, managing, and securing a hybrid multi-cloud ecosystem for the deployment of internal and external services, data sharing and collaboration activities.
  5. Describe an initiative that you led or oversaw in the implementation of Machine Learning or Generative AI technologies or techniques that increased efficiencies for an activity or practice within an organization.

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.