INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Job Description and Duties Under direction of the IT Supervisor II who manages the Software Project Management Unit, the incumbent acts as a project manager and lead business analyst regarding the development and/or implement of COTS and custom applications, systems and/or tools. Applies industry standards, methodologies, principals, and techniques of business analysis and project management to lead teams of analysts and developers in the design, implementation, testing, deployment, maintenance, and documentation of IT solutions for CalRecycle staff and program participants. The incumbent will be partnered with technical staff and will utilize common office productivity applications and specialized software developer tools as part of their primary job function. The incumbent will be required to communicate ideas and concepts effectively verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical staff and management. The majority of duties for this position fall under the IT Project Management, Software Engineering, and Business Technology Management domains. As of July 1st, 2026, the position is office-centered, and employees will be expected to report to the office at least four days per week. This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program needs. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the positions designated headquarter location, as reflected on the duty statement and at their own expense. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements When submitting application in hard copy, applicants are required to submit a standard state application (Form Std.678) with an original signature, and clearly indicate HRC0005562 & Position # 835-361-1402-004 in the “Job Title(s)” section of the Standard State Application or you will not be considered for the position. If you would like to use education in conjunction with experience to satisfy the minimum qualifications, you must attach a copy of your degree and/or transcripts (unofficial or official) to your application to ensure the educational requirements have been met for this position. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected. 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 knowledge / experience of agile/scrum project management concepts and methodologies: vision statements, roadmaps, scrum ceremonies, scrum master experience, product backlog, metrics • Demonstrated knowledge / experience of principles of project oversight and approval (change management, governance processes, CDT PAL process) • Demonstrated knowledge / experience of techniques for business analysis and requirements gathering: BA documentation, requirements elicitation, documentation, prioritization, and tracking; business processing mapping, business process improvement analysis, recommendations, and implementation; system/user acceptance testing • Knowledge / experience of app dev processes, technology, and the SDLC • PMI- PMP or BA certified (CBAP or PMI-PBA) Statement of Qualifications Applicants must complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant's skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered for this position. SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name,” be no more than 2 pages, and no smaller than 12-point font. Project Management Leadership • Describe a project you managed or significantly contributed to. Include the objectives, your role, the project management methods/tools used, how you engaged stakeholders, and how you ensured the project was delivered on time, within scope, budget, and quality expectations. Business Analysis and Solution Development • Describe your experience performing business analysis for systems, applications, or process improvements. Explain how you gathered and validated requirements, collaborated with technical and non technical staff, and contributed to designing or supporting a successful solution. Communication, Collaboration, and Stakeholder Engagement • Provide an example of a situation where you had to clearly communicate complex business or technical information to different audiences. Explain your approach, how you maintained productive relationships with stakeholders or team members, and the outcome. Technical Skills, Documentation, and Continuous Improvement • Explain your experience using project management, business analysis, and/or software development tools. Include examples of documentation you have created (e.g., requirements, test scripts, diagrams, project plans) and describe how you maintain and grow your technical and professional skills. Please note Resumes, letters, Supplemental Questionnaire, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Responses must be numbered and submitted in the same order. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.