Job Posting

Job Description and Duties

This position is located in Sacramento.

Under the administrative direction of the California Health and Human Services Agency (Agency) Secretary, the Director is responsible for providing executive and policy direction for OSI. Oversees the Office of the Agency Information Office (OAIO) which provides leadership and direction to the 14 Chief Information Officers (CIO’s) in the California Health and Human Services Agency (Agency) constituent departments on policy decisions affecting technology functions.

Formulate and implement policies on the procurement, management and delivery of large-scale, high criticality Information Technology (IT) systems that support the delivery of health and human services for disadvantaged and at-risk California residents. Define the strategic direction to accomplish the mission and goals of OSI.

Formulate and implement policies that affect the OSI project portfolio its constituent departments, electronic interface partners, customers, and stakeholders. Provides leadership to the OAIO which oversees the technology functions within the Agency, its constituent departments, offices and authorities and electronic interface partners. Formulate policy relative to agency-wide IT business processes and programs. Coordinate interdepartmental activities on highly critical IT policy issues and advise the Agency Secretary on its impact.

As the senior executive, provide oversight of the IT functions and governance policy development for all departments, offices and authorities within Agency and its electronic interface partners. Provide oversight for all IT projects and to the Agency OAIO in planning enterprise direction and leading the development of IT business and tactical plans.

To be considered for this job vacancy, applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC) number and position number(s) in the “Examination(s) or Job Titles For Which You Are Applying” box of the Standard State Application (STD. 678), and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date. Failure to indicate required information on the STD. 678 or submit all items by the Final Filing Date may result in elimination from the recruitment process.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist

Position Details

Job Control Details
Job Code #:	JC-93997
Position #(s):	791-700-0628-001
Working Title:	Director
Classification:	DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF SYSTEMS INTEGRATION $0.00 - $0.00 Salary is negotiable based on experience and education.

# of Positions:	1
Work Location:	Sacramento County
Job Type:	Exempt Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

The Office of Systems Integration (OSI) provides project management, oversight, procurement and support services for a multi-billion dollar portfolio of high criticality projects. We are passionate about the people of California who receive vital health and human services by the successful delivery of our large, complex IT systems. We are a trusted leader and work toward common goals, by sharing knowledge, learning and building consensus to implement solutions.

Whether you’re interested in the field of IT or administrative support services, we offer excellent opportunities and a collaborative work environment. So, come build a career at the OSI!

Headquartered in the Natomas area of Sacramento, we offer free parking, many convenient shopping and dining options, a comfortable work environment and beautiful office facilities.

Check out our jobs website and social media sites:
www.osicagovjobs.com
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www.osi.ca.gov

Special Requirements

The position is designated as required to file a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) under the California Health and Human Services Agency Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for the making, participating in the making, or using his or her official position to influence the making of government decisions that may potentially have a material effect on appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

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: 1/21/2018

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs. Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Exempt Position by the State of California.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected for an interview.

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.jobs.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:

Office of Systems Integration

Attn: Tamara Polen

2495 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 655

Sacramento, CA 95833

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Tamara Polen

2495 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 655

Sacramento, CA 95833

Monday - Friday

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Documents

Please submit the following items with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.jobs.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.
Statement of Qualifications - Statement of Qualifications -The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of how the Candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ should be numbered in the same order as the desirable qualifications and should address each of the desirables. The SOQ should be typed, in a minimum of 12 point font, single spaced, on standard sized paper (8.5" x 11"), and no more than two pages in length.
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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:

• Demonstrated experience to formulate policy relative to Agency-wide IT business processes and programs
• Demonstrated experience to establish and maintain effective relationships with the Governor’s Office, California Legislature, Department of Finance, Legislative Analyst’s Office, California Technology Agency, Joint Legislative Budget Committee, and other individuals involved in the state legislative and budget process
• Demonstrated experience with project management activities for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance and operation of IT projects consistent with project management principles
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with the State Chief Information Officer regarding IT-related issues with statewide implications
• Demonstrated experience with the planning, development, organization and management of IT resources, and making recommendations where there are interdepartmental or cross-jurisdictional issues
• Demonstrated ability to direct Agency department Chief Information Officers and department directorates to achieve administration IT goals and objectives
• Knowledge of the organization and functions of all programs within the California Health and Human Services Agency and its constituent departments
• Knowledge of political strategies and maneuvers, fiscal expertise, and the general managerial experience necessary to lead an information technology organization
• Ability to plan proactively, react to adversity effectively, and organize, direct and coordinate multiple IT projects while operating under strict project schedules and deadlines
• Ability to advise Agency executive management on a wide range of IT issues, and formulate and execute effective courses of action to solve or mitigate IT challenges

The Director must be thoroughly knowledgeable in all areas under his/her role in order to provide the leadership role called for to contribute to the attainment of the OSI’s Mission and Vision.

These desirable qualifications are expected to be obtained from broad administrative or managerial experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and evaluation of program policies. Experience may have been gained in government settings or private organizations, either paid or unpaid.

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:
Tamara Polen
(916) 263-3265
tamara.polen@osi.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 Officer
(916) 263-0740

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.