Reporting and Data Governance Specialist (Information Technology Specialist I)

Job Description and Duties This position was previously advertised. If you already submitted an application, you do not need to re-apply. Under the general direction of the Information Technology Manager I (ITM I) of the Infrastructure Office, in the Information Technology Services Division (Division), within the Department of Cannabis Control (Department), the Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I) will serve as the Reporting and Data Governance Specialist. The ITS I will function independently as a technical expert in the System Engineering domain, responsible for the design, development, and support of enterprise reporting solutions. The ITS I will analyze and resolve complex reporting issues, develop reporting architecture, and support the Department’s data governance and Business Intelligence (BI) efforts. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) - Title 11, section 703 (d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance to CORI procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position. Additionally, the position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times. 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: Proactive individual who works efficiently and expediently and follows best practices. Degree in Computer Science, with an emphasis in database development, design, and/or maintenance. Experience in developing and sustaining collaborative relationships based on mutual respect and advocates for a stronger sense of teamwork and partnership. Ability to effectively produce completed, analytical staff work. Experience working with report development and/or business intelligence tools (Microsoft SQL Database, Tableau Cloud & Public Version, Looker, Looker Studio, BigQuery, SAP, or similar). Experience working with clients in development of report specifications (reporting tools experience, disseminating data, data collection). Experience performing testing of developed reports, reporting defects, and conducting triage of potential defects (troubleshooting, routing errors, beta-testing). Experience with occupational licensing, professional business licensing, or cannabis data, policy, or regulations (conducting research, compiling data, interpreting policies). Statement of Qualifications A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of the candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. You must answer the SOQ prompt in its entirety and follow all instructions for answering the prompt in order to be considered interested/eligible in the position. Only those candidates who submit all required documents by the final filing date will be considered. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be useful in the development of written responses; however, it is important to use these tools responsibly and ethically. Where assistive tools may be used, responses within the SOQ should be your own original work. Applicants must write in their own words and avoid plagiarism. Failure to comply may be cause for disqualification. The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length and 12 pt. Arial font. Answers may not be duplicated. 1. Describe your knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the Duty Statement provided. 2. Describe your knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the Desirable Qualifications provided.