Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with Executive Order (EO) 22-25 after July 1, 2026.

Salary Information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.

In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Information Technology is seeking an Information Technology Manager II (ITM II) to join the Water Boards Special Projects Office.

Apply today and join our dedicated and driven team who is focused on modernizing IT systems. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 8th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814 right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

Duties:

Under the general direction of the C.E.A. B and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State and Regional Board’s Strategic Plan, the incumbent is expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal/external customers, follow through on commitments, and to solicit and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments.

The Special Projects Branch Manager (ITM II) has management responsibility for the development and implementation of new, mission-critical IT projects. The branch provides core IT project management and technical support services for new IT solutions, including business analysis, and application development. The branch implements new IT solutions that span all phases of the development lifecycle, including planning, analysis, design, test, implementation, and ongoing support. The ITM II is responsible for managing the IT staff, technical services, and project initiatives to implement the IT vision and strategic direction set by the Deputy Director in support of the State and Regional Boards’ Strategic Plan. The technology initiatives have departmental and statewide impacts and influence on current and future services offered by the Water Board.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

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Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

• RPA# 25-280-XXX in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.

Must have Information Technology Manager II list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam:   .  

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: .

Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified.

In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification.

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:

• A strong understanding of innovation and how it should be applied to business programs.
• Ability to foster an atmosphere of open communication, collaboration, and open exchange of ideas.
• Experience in project planning, budgeting, and oversight.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, mentoring, and communications skills.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to build strategic, high-level relationships with stakeholders and business programs.
• Ability in planning and executing technical innovation, digital transformation, and modernization efforts. 
• Experience managing projects using Agile Development or Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience working with Cloud-Based architecture or products.
• Experience interpreting laws, rules and regulations.
• Experience presenting to management and executive level staff.
• Experience establishing policies and standards, process and quality improvement, enterprise IT governance, change management, and quality assurance.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multi-disciplinary professional, technical, and administrative staff.
• Experience working as a member of departmental information technology workgroups providing support, input, influence, direction, and leadership to promote enterprise vision, values, and services.

Benefits

Water Board employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. and Health Benefits | CalPERS

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It should be typed, no more than four (4) pages in length, using Arial, size 11 font , and normal margins.

Indicate your total years of experience and role when answering the following statements/questions:

1. Describe your style of leadership and your approach to mentoring and coaching subordinate managers/supervisors and staff.
2. Describe your experience as the project manager for a major organizational transformational technology initiative you led that was successfully implemented and the value or business problem it delivered.
3. Describe your experience in architecting and managing scalable Enterprise applications in your previous roles. Provide examples of specific platforms and tools you've used.
4. Describe your experience leading Enterprise modernization projects. What were the key challenges you faced, and how did you ensure minimal disruption during the migration? How did you measure success?
5. Describe your experience in setting organizational strategy and direction, with specific examples of an initiative you have developed, led, and implemented that furthered the mission of your team and organization. Describe how you evaluated the success of this initiative.

Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated will not be considered.

Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.

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 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 below for specific requirements.
• Other - Cover Letter is required and must be included.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Part time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work

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