INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
United States Department of Justice · CA, US
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About the role
Job Posting: Cloud (PaaS) Application Developer
Department of Justice
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
$8,625.00 - $11,557.00 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: 8/3/2026
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Information Technology Manager (ITM) I, the Information Technology Specialist (ITS) II provides all technical and database system development support and maintenance activities. This includes implementing program customizations to a Salesforce grant management database through leading the design, development, documentation, and maintenance of new innovative technical solutions in support of Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) software, Software as a Service (SaaS), and hosted software systems for the Department of Justice (DOJ).
The ITS II serves as a senior technical consultant and trusted advisor to executive leadership, program management, and business stakeholders. The incumbent independently leads complex technology initiatives and facilitates collaboration among technical and non-technical partners to achieve organizational objectives. The ITS II leads the data migration efforts, develops and publishes technical procedures and user guides to support stakeholder training of the new application. The ITS II presents technical recommendations, status updates, risk assessments, and strategic options to management and stake holders through presentations and reports, often addressing complex or sensitive issues requiring sound judgement, diplomacy, and effective communication. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to influence outcomes, build consensus among diverse groups, and represent the Department professionally in high-level meetings and discussions.
The incumbent exercises a high degree of independence and accountability in managing assignments, establishing priorities, and coordinating the work of technical staff and vendors. Success in this position requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills, the ability to respond effectively to challenging questions from management and stakeholders, and the capacity to lead cross-functional efforts while maintaining positive working relationships.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position Details
Department Information
Additional Salary Information:
Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Special Requirements
A background check is required (if applicable).
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: 8/3/2026Who 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 (SOQ) is required and must be submitted along with your State application. The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant's education and experience meets the evaluation criteria and qualifies them for the position. Please see Statement of Qualifications section below to complete the requirements.
Desirable Qualifications
- Salesforce Certification and knowledge and design uses for Salesforce Omnistudio.
- Extensive experience administering, configuring, enhancing, and supporting Salesforce or similar enterprise platforms, including customization, workflow automation, reporting, and user support.
- Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies, system analysis, business process improvement, and enterprise application support.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex business and technical requirements and translate them into effective, sustainable technology solutions.
- Ability to develop detailed functional and technical specifications, system documentation, business requirements, procedures, and user guides for complex technological initiatives.
- Experience independently leading complex projects, initiatives, or assignments involving multiple stakeholders, or completing priorities, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts, risks, recommendations, and project status effectively to technical staff, business partners, management, and executive leadership.
- Experience preparing and presenting reports, recommendations, briefings, and other written materials for management decision-making and executive-level audiences.
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 position or application process.
Johnny Garcia III
(000) -
Johnny.Garcia@doj.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) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov
Statement of Qualifications:
For each of the statements below, please provide specific examples of your experience in the relevant areas. Include a discussion of pertinent issues, course of action, outcome and measurements of success.
- Please explain your proven experience, familiarity and expertise with Salesforce or other Platform as a Service (PaaS) development and customizations.
- What are the core responsibilities of a Salesforce Administrator?
- Please explain your experience with application design, implementing complex data processing workflows, or interfaces between systems and forming logical design requirements/functional specifications to meet customer needs.
- Please describe a significant experience in which you played a lead role in promoting organizational change, increasing efficiency and/or adding value to your organization. In your answer, please address the following:
a. Why was the change necessary?b. What was your specific role in making the change?c. How did you prepare the program to implement the change?d. How did you assess the effectiveness of the change effort?
- The ITS II, partnered with the platform vendor’s team, is responsible to ensure the technological requirements for managing the Tobacco Grant Management systems are up to date and appropriate to support the business. Please share with us your experience and knowledge of how to ensure business rules are continually updated. What challenges or issues could you face with these responsibilities?
- Describe a time you wrote a report or made a presentation with senior management to communicate findings from your assessment of the needs and risks of a new application or project you led. In your response, explain how you determined what information was relevant to include, the recommendations you provided, and the outcome.
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A SOQ WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Additional Information about Application Filing
Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.
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.
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