Project Manager (Information Technology Specialist I)

Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Web Services Information Technology Manager I, the incumbent acts as a project coordinator and fully developed business analyst on projects that support complex applications of a critical nature to legislative customers. The incumbent acts as a project-leader and/or team member responsible for analysis, design approval and testing of highly complex projects designed to improve the productivity and performance of existing and new information system processes. The incumbent performs as a customer service advocate performing a broad range of support and assistance tasks, complex business analyses, training and testing to ensure functionality and performance of complex business applications. The incumbent mentors unit staff and supports a team of IT specialist in support of all data processing services provided by the Web Services Team and the Cybersecurity, Network and Environmental Division. The incumbent is required to identify new issues and problems, provide impact analysis, track issues to completion, and provide reports to appropriate staff of the Legislative Data Center (LDC). The incumbent provides oversight to ensure that problems are resolved in a timely manner and serves on support teams for the development and implementation of new data processing systems. Following a highly customized SDLC, the incumbent manages several projects with significant risk where the consequence of failure could have a high impact on the business success of the LDC. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your STD. 678, resume, or school transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your social security number, birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. (Note confidential information on the first page of the application submitted online through your CalCareers account will be redacted automatically upon submission.) Employment Application (STD. 678): Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification. School Transcripts: When using education to qualify, unofficial transcripts must be submitted. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. If selected for appointment, official transcripts will be required. 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: • Knowledge of the legislative process • Knowledge of the OLC’s customers’ business environment and practices • Knowledge of project management techniques and technical report writing • Two (2) or more years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite and providing training to customers • Two (2) or more years of experience with the use of word processors, spreadsheets, presentations, email, browsers, and internet protocol • Two (2) or more years of experience with testing methods and procedures, and reading and interpreting business requirements, systems design, and program specifications • Proficiency with systems analysis methods, networking technologies, and protocols to support PCs and workstations • Proficiency with writing clear and concise problem analysis and operations procedures