Data Ops Specialist (Hybrid Option) (Information Technology Specialist I)

Job Description and Duties Why Join DHCS? The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today. The Enterprise Data and Information Management (EDIM), Health Information Management Division (HIMD) is seeking two highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as an Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I). The ITS I may perform a wide variety of tasks requiring regular innovative problem solving within broadly stated and non-specific guidelines. The scope typically includes multiple program areas and involves planning, developing, and implementing technological solutions essential to the mission of HIMD. The incumbent applies data management principles to benefit the overall organization and advises management on business strategy and policy. This includes monitoring data access and ensuring proper data exchanges and data collection efforts align with federal laws and departmental data quality standards and policies. The incumbent also collaborates with external project teams on small to mid-size projects as a member of the Data Operations (DataOps) Design and Integration Team. Training and Development (T&D) assignments may be considered for this position for current California civil service employees. T&D assignments cannot exceed 24 months. However, successful T&D candidates may transition to a permanent appointment, if eligible at the end of the T&D assignment. This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact recruit@dhcs.ca.gov we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process! You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Simple Application Steps If you are interested in this position, complete the following steps: • Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the Information Technology Series - CalHR. See the Minimum Requirements section above. • Complete the supplemental application and the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions. • Submit your application package with all required documents, which include the supplemental application - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below. • Once you have applied, take the Information Technology Specialist I Examination. Here is the link to the exam bulletin for this classification: Information Technology Specialist I Exam. Education: If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your diploma/degree and/or unofficial/informal transcripts for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. Supplemental Application The Supplemental Application must have each response numbered, no more than 1 page per question, and using Segoe UI 12-point font. You must indicate your Full Name and Job Control Number at the top right corner. Respond directly to the following Supplemental Application questions. • Describe in detail your experience working in a team environment, which includes interfacing with vendors/contractors. • Describe your experience as an analyst or technician in any of the following categories. (Data Research Reporting, Data Planning & Analysis, Data Project Management, Data Information Interoperability) 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: Demonstrate extensive knowledge of information technology governance; mission-critical business processes and systems; and methods for requirements gathering, designing, developing, optimizing, and integrating data using best practices. Possess knowledge of system specification design and documentation; information technology service delivery; data exchange life cycles; data project organization in JIRA; and data element structure and mapping. Experience implementing interoperability standards such Health Level Seven International (HL7) Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) in health data exchange environments. Experience developing data dictionaries, mapping documents, and contributing to companion and technical guides. Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK). Ability to build cooperative stakeholder relationships, communicate change impacts, act independently with flexibility and tact, apply logical reasoning, and manage multiple concurrent projects effectively.