Information Technology Manager I
Job details
- Location
- Sacramento County, California
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $112,644 - $150,948/yr
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Apply on
- calcareers.ca.gov
About this role
Job Description and Duties
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position.
CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.
The California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process.
HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application’s progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from [email protected] or DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.
For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisition (JR) 4589.
Under the general direction of the Information Technology Manager II for the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), within Enterprise Information Services (EIS) California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), the Information Technology Manager I is responsible for driving the strategic direction of EIS through the use of emerging technology and innovation. The incumbent will help set the strategic direction and provide management oversight responsibility while managing strategies, plans, personnel, and budgets through special projects that will drive the department’s long term information technology (IT) strategic goals. The position is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling resources for IT project portfolio management, managing operations for the Division’s application portfolio solution and managing EIS financial resources for program spending. The incumbent is responsible for managing risk within project portfolios. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring departmental compliance with the required departmental and state IT practices for project and budget management. The incumbent will act as the overseer, reviewer, and advisor for the EIS Administrative Services units: Training, Human Resources, EIS Telework, Workforce Development Program, facility support and EIS Reception Office and clerical Support.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
The main EIS location is in a park-like campus setting across from the Folsom Lake auto dealerships in Rancho Cordova, close to US Highway 50 and the Hazel light rail station. We are minutes from historic Sutter Street, the Folsom Premium Outlets, and many dining establishments.
*Free parking at this location.
The position is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.
Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities
Special Requirements
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: 10/30/2026Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 - A Statement of Qualifications is required and must be submitted with your Examination / Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the “Statement of Qualifications” section below for specific requirements.For helpful guidance on writing an effective Statement of Qualifications or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visit: Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal technical and non-technical communication skills.
- Practical experience in providing innovative solutions to make an organizational improvement.
- Knowledge of principles, practices and trends of public and business administration, budget, personnel, program management, management analysis, planning, and program evaluation.
- Ability to work under pressure due to deadlines, changes in staff or budget resources, or organizational changes.
- Demonstrated experience establishing cooperative relationships with diverse business partners.
- Practical experience identifying and responding to current and future customer needs.
- Experience facilitating collaboration and problem solving across various stakeholder groups who have different, sometimes conflicting, priorities.
- Proven ability to understand the workings, structure, and culture of an organization as well as the political, social, and economic issues affecting the organization.
- Experience in effectively planning, organizing, directing, delegating, and supervising complex work of a multidisciplinary staff.
- Experience with the State budget and Human Resources processes.
- Experience in contract and/or vendor management.
- Experience with the California Department of Technology Project Development Lifecycle (PDL).
- Proven experience as a Project Manager or similar leadership role on medium to large scale projects.
- Experience in developing and writing IT related Budget Change Proposals (BCP)s.
- Experience in working with State of California control agencies such as California Department of Technology (CDT), Statewide Technology Procurement (STP), and Department of Finance (DOF).
- Shall create and promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
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:Office of Civil Rights
(916) 255-0458
[email protected]
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Your responses to all four questions below must be submitted in a document no more than two pages in length, utilizing Arial 12-point font, with 1-inch margins. Each page must include your name and page number in the upper right-hand corner of the page.
Respond to the following questions:
1. Describe your experience working with control agencies such as CA Department of Technology and Department of Finance in a leadership capacity.
2. Describe your experience supporting a program around Human Resources such as recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training and employee problem resolution.
3. Describe your experience in managing budget for a large program and working with leadership within the organization to coordinate the budget across programs.
4. Describe your experience with managing enterprise standards for a large agency and working with other programs to meet their business requirements.
Examination Information
To obtain list eligibility for the Information Technology Manager I, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the exam at:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1754
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.