IT Manager I – Telework Hybrid (Information Technology Manager I)
Department of Motor Vehicles · Sacramento County
Salary: $9,387 – $12,579 per month
Closes: 2026-11-09T00:00:00.000Z
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Job Description and Duties
This position is located at the DMV Headquarters in Sacramento.
This position is located at the DMV Headquarters in Sacramento. Make a statewide impact by helping deliver secure, modern, and federally compliant technology solutions for the citizens of California. The DMV's AAMVA Support Group is seeking a dedicated and forward thinking Information Technology (IT) Manager I to manage the S2S Verification Program and lead a talented team supporting this mission critical service. If you are passionate about public service, energized by complex technical challenges, and ready to guide the next generation of DMV modernization efforts, we want to hear from you. The IT Manager I, AAMVA Support Group Manager, primary responsibility is to manage the S2S Verification Program Project and its team, In addition to being the unit manager, the IT Manager I will evaluate technology needs, make recommendations, provide guidance and direction, represent section and division, and provide support to the business areas. The incumbent servers as a technical manager for the project and provides leadership and managerial oversight to ensure the project is accomplished on schedule within budget. Furthermore, the incumbent is responsible for workforce and succession planning to ensure post project transition seamlessly to maintain and operation phase and support system enhancement going forward.
All eligible applicants may apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply.
The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.
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 TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING" box of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date. Employment history information must be submitted on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678); attaching a resume shall not be sufficient for the purposes of providing employment history. 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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
Applicants must be eligible for appointment (e.g., must take and pass examination); see Who May Apply section below for more information. Additionally, applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
Using the online application system as specified in this announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Advertisement may be used for subsequent vacancies within 180 days.
Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age. Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies.
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 project management skills. Experience in SDLC methodologies (Agile and Waterfall). Associate or bachelor's degree in information technology or related field from an accredited college or university. Experience in effective planning, organizing, directing, delegating, and supervising complex work of a multidisciplinary staff. Experience in contract and/or vendor management. Experience in delivering services with a focus on excellent customer services. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to organize workload to accommodate changing priorities and manage multiple assignments concurrently. Experience in data exchange with external entities.
About this opportunity
Salary context
The annualized midpoint for this posting is $131,796. That matches the $131,796 median among 12 current California public jobs with the same normalized title.
More jobs at this employer
Department of Motor Vehicles currently has 46 other open positions in this database.
Regional hiring context
There are 658 current state openings in Sacramento County, including this position.
Application timeline
Applications close in 5 days, on November 9, 2026.
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Posting history
This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 27, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.