INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II

Job Description and Duties The Information Technology Supervisor II leads and develops a high-performing technical team responsible for delivering reliable, secure, and innovative technology solutions that support the California Department of Education's fiscal and administrative programs. As a working supervisor, the incumbent provides hands-on technical leadership in the development, support, and modernization of enterprise applications, guiding application design, troubleshooting, data integration, testing, and implementation within a Microsoft-based environment that utilizes .NET, C#, VB.NET, SQL Server, SSRS, ETL processes, and web- and Windows-based applications. Partnering with division leadership, stakeholders, technical teams, and external agencies, the incumbent drives strategic technology initiatives, oversees high-impact projects, and promotes continuous improvement to ensure mission-critical systems remain secure, reliable, and aligned with organizational objectives. The ideal candidate possesses the technical expertise necessary to evaluate solutions, mitigate risks, resolve complex issues, and provide meaningful technical direction that advances operational excellence, innovation, and long-term modernization efforts. Personal Leave Program 2025 Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary range(s) shown on this job posting does not reflect the salary reduction. CDE is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. Additionally, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. For more information click here: E-Verify You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name,” be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following: 1. Describe your experience supervising technical staff responsible for application development and production support. Include how you establish priorities, develop staff, and remain technically engaged as a working supervisor. 2. Describe your hands-on experience in a Microsoft-based application development environment. Include relevant experience with .NET, C#, VB.NET, SQL Server, T-SQL, SSRS, Windows and web applications, interfaces, ETL processes, source control, and application troubleshooting or modernization. 3. Describe your experience managing business applications and technology projects. Include examples of how you balanced production support, system enhancements, modernization efforts, technical dependencies, risks, and customer priorities. 4. Describe a complex business or technical problem you helped resolve. Explain your role, technical involvement, coordination with stakeholders, and the outcome. 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: -Experience supervising application development and support staff as a working supervisor.-Experience managing business applications and competing operational priorities.-Experience working in a Microsoft application development environment.-Experience supporting SQL databases, reporting solutions, interfaces, and ETL processes.-Experience leading application modernization efforts and resolving complex production issues.-Experience building strong relationships with business and technical stakeholders.-Experience developing staff through coaching, cross-training, and knowledge sharing.-Experience supporting fiscal, financial, administrative, human resources, or similar business systems in a large public-sector or comparably complex environment is highly desirable.